Browse Dams

13,006 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 13,006 dams from the NID database. Each record includes dam name, location, physical dimensions, hazard potential classification, condition assessment, purpose, owner information, and emergency action plan status. Use the filters below to search by state, hazard level, condition, or keyword.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Eberle (Pa-456) Pennsylvania Tioga 65 High Satisfactory 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
A. L. Chaffin California Butte 65 Low Satisfactory 1957 Water Supply
San Lorenzo Creek California Alameda 65 High Satisfactory 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Occoquan Dam Virginia Prince William 65 High Satisfactory — Water Supply
Loss Lake Dam Missouri Dent 65 High Satisfactory 1949 Recreation
Faucherie Lake Main California Nevada 65 High Satisfactory 1966 Irrigation
Jackson Bluff Dam Florida Gadsden 65 High Satisfactory 1928 Recreation
North Fork of S Fork Site 3 Arkansas Montgomery 65 Significant Satisfactory 1986 Flood Risk Reduction
Bear Creek Dam Missouri Ralls 65 High Satisfactory 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Adobe Wash Regulating Reservoir Utah Emery 65 High Satisfactory 2012 Irrigation
Lake Aztec Arkansas Fulton 65 High Satisfactory 1974 Recreation
Crystal Lake Dam Missouri Washington 65 High Satisfactory 1980 Recreation
Cowpath Dam Montana Toole 65 High Satisfactory 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Hazel Creek Dam Missouri Adair 65 Significant Satisfactory 1982 Recreation
Fred & Pat'S Bear Pit Dam Missouri Warren 65 Low Satisfactory 1989 Other
Snake Creek Reservoir Dam Georgia Carroll 65 High Satisfactory — Water Supply
Forest Lake California Monterey 65 High Satisfactory 1892 Water Supply
Coles Run Dam Virginia Augusta 65 High Satisfactory — Water Supply
Aowa Creek 43-9a Nebraska Dixon 65 Low Satisfactory 1999 Flood Risk Reduction
Pikes Creek Pennsylvania Luzerne 65 High Satisfactory 1911 Water Supply
Don White Dam West Virginia Kanawha 65 High Satisfactory 2006 Recreation
Nehai Tonkayea Lake Dam Missouri Chariton 65 Low Satisfactory 1970 Recreation
Chesley-Wamslee Arizona Graham 65 High Satisfactory 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Silver Lake Reservoir Dam New York Richmond 65 High Satisfactory 1917 Recreation
Harbor View California Orange 65 High Satisfactory 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Shepaug Reservoir Dam Connecticut Litchfield 65 High Satisfactory 1933 Water Supply
Big Canyon California Orange 65 High Satisfactory 1959 Water Supply
Bull Canal (Main Reservoir) Colorado Weld 65 High Satisfactory 1982 Irrigation
Left Hand Park Colorado Boulder 65 High Satisfactory 1966 Irrigation
Richardson California Sonoma 65 Significant Satisfactory 1954 Water Supply
Coleto Creek Dam Texas Victoria 65 High Satisfactory 1980 Other
Green Swamp #4 Dam New Jersey Passaic 65 High Satisfactory 1925 Water Supply
Isley Lake Dam Missouri Warren 65 High Satisfactory 1984 Recreation
Amargosa Creek California Los Angeles 65 High Satisfactory 1998 Flood Risk Reduction
Patterson Brixius Grey Watershed 1 Dam New York Broome 65 High Satisfactory 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Tsaile Arizona Apache 65 High Satisfactory 1964 Irrigation
Lake Briarwood Dam Missouri Jefferson 65 High Satisfactory 1970 Recreation
Morgan Falls Georgia Cobb 65 High Satisfactory 1903 Hydroelectric
Shadow Lake Dam Kansas Johnson 65 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Indian Creek Watershed Site 2 Iowa Pottawattamie 65 High Satisfactory 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Ashton Idaho Fremont 65 High Satisfactory 1917 Irrigation
Chris Greene Dam Virginia Albemarle 65 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Hoist Michigan Marquette 65 High Satisfactory 1941 Hydroelectric
Hillsborough Water Supply Dam North Carolina Orange 65 High Satisfactory 2000 Water Supply
Lake Holdenville Oklahoma Hughes 65 High Satisfactory 1931 Water Supply
Clinch River Flyash Dam #2 Virginia Russell 65 High Satisfactory — Other
Forsyth Utah Sevier 65 High Satisfactory 1922 Irrigation
Milner S Embankment Idaho Twin Falls 65 High Satisfactory 1992 Irrigation
Rocky Mtn Dam D Georgia Floyd 65 Low Satisfactory 1991 Hydroelectric
Duck Creek Dam Nebraska Nemaha 65 Low Satisfactory 2016 Flood Risk Reduction

Frequently Asked Questions

Hazard potential is based on the consequences of dam failure, not the condition of the dam. High hazard means loss of human life is probable. Significant means economic and environmental losses are expected but no probable loss of life. Low means minimal losses are expected. The classification considers downstream population, infrastructure, and environmental resources.

Condition ratings reflect the physical state of the dam based on periodic inspections. Satisfactory means no deficiencies found. Fair means minor issues exist but no immediate action needed. Poor means safety deficiencies require remedial action. Unsatisfactory means the dam is unsafe and immediate corrective action is required.

Yes. Use the search field above to find dams by name. You can also combine the search with state, hazard, and condition filters to narrow your results. Each dam record links to a detail page with complete information.