Browse Dams

12,906 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 12,906 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
White Oak Dam #1 Virginia Madison 64 Significant Satisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
Carmel Auxiliary Dike New York Putnam 64 High Satisfactory 1895 Water Supply
R. D. Nixon Colorado El Paso 64 Significant Satisfactory 1979 Other
Delaware Mpd No 36 (Banner Creek) Kansas Jackson 64 High Satisfactory 1997 Water Supply
Parole Mine Dam Missouri Washington 64 High Satisfactory 1968 Recreation
Reedy Creek Dam Tennessee Carroll 64 High Satisfactory 2010 Recreation
Jocassee Spillway South Carolina Oconee 64 High Satisfactory 1973 Hydroelectric
Post Falls Middle Channel Idaho Kootenai 64 High Satisfactory 1906 Hydroelectric
Mc Clure Michigan Marquette 64 High Satisfactory 1919 Hydroelectric
Walker Creek #1 West Virginia Wood 64 High Satisfactory 1974 Recreation
Papio Creek 15-A Nebraska Douglas 64 High Satisfactory 2017 Flood Risk Reduction
Tyner Lake Dam Kentucky Jackson 64 High Satisfactory 1969 Water Supply
S-161 Florida Hillsborough 64 High Satisfactory 1975 Water Supply
Woodridge Lake Dam Missouri Warren 64 High Satisfactory 1975 Recreation
Kingstowne Lake Dam Virginia Fairfax 64 High Satisfactory - Recreation
Bearpaw Lake Dam Montana Hill 64 High Satisfactory 1958 Recreation
Chatham Lake Dam West Virginia Raleigh 64 High Satisfactory 2003 Irrigation
Woody Creek Dam Missouri Warren 64 High Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Pomponio Ranch California San Mateo 64 High Satisfactory 1952 Other
Buck Creek Dam Nebraska Nemaha 63 Low Satisfactory 2012 Flood Risk Reduction
Niobrara State Park Dam Nebraska Knox 63 Low Satisfactory 2002 Other
Thurman California Shasta 63 Low Satisfactory 1966 Water Supply
Patterson Creek No.32 West Virginia Mineral 63 High Satisfactory 1983 Flood Risk Reduction
Etowah River Reach Sub WS Str # 12 Georgia Dawson 63 High Satisfactory 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Ivy River North Carolina Madison 63 Low Satisfactory 1918 Hydroelectric
South Sediment Pond Dam Missouri Gasconade 63 Significant Satisfactory 1993 Other
Summer Set Lake Dam Missouri Jefferson 63 High Satisfactory 1974 Recreation
Fossil Creek Colorado Larimer 63 High Satisfactory 1903 Irrigation
Gering Valley C Nebraska Scotts Bluff 63 Significant Satisfactory 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #3 New York Greene 63 High Satisfactory 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
High Falls New York Clinton 63 High Satisfactory 1917 Hydroelectric
Cape Horn California Mendocino 63 High Satisfactory 1907 Hydroelectric
Bridgeport California Mono 63 High Satisfactory 1924 Water Supply
Mayfield Forebay Dam Washington Lewis 63 High Satisfactory 1963 Hydroelectric
Niegel California El Dorado 63 Significant Satisfactory 1951 Water Supply
Byllesby Virginia Carroll 63 High Satisfactory 1912 Hydroelectric
Hammonasset Dam Connecticut New Haven 63 High Satisfactory 1956 Water Supply
Sycamore California Riverside 63 High Satisfactory 1956 Flood Risk Reduction
Gering Valley A Nebraska Scotts Bluff 63 High Satisfactory 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Deweese Colorado Custer 63 High Satisfactory 1903 Irrigation
Nilson Dam Nebraska Keya Paha 63 Low Satisfactory 1980 Irrigation
Palmetto Bend Dam Texas Jackson 63 High Satisfactory 1981 Water Supply
Hardy Lake Dam Indiana Scott 63 High Satisfactory 1970
Lake Winnebago Dam Expansion Missouri Cass 63 High Satisfactory -
Big Canyon Creek California El Dorado 63 Low Satisfactory 1935 Other
Twin Lakes Dams Tennessee Bledsoe 63 Significant Satisfactory 1969
Three Mile Reservoir Dam Iowa Union 63 Significant Satisfactory 1995 Flood Risk Reduction
Schoolhouse Lake Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 63 High Satisfactory 1986 Flood Risk Reduction
Lower Slate Lake Tailings Dam Alaska City and Borough of Juneau 63 Significant Satisfactory 2010 Tailings
Pino Dam New Mexico Bernalillo 63 High Satisfactory 1979 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.