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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
Bailey No 1 South Saddle Dike Pennsylvania Greene 55 Low Satisfactory 2004 Other
Murray California Sonoma 55 High Satisfactory 1970 Water Supply
Belgrade Dam Missouri Washington 55 High Satisfactory 1958 Water Supply
Ackley Lake Dam Montana Judith Basin 55 High Satisfactory 1938 Irrigation
Maneman-Haveman Dam Nebraska Cass 55 Low Satisfactory 1997 Flood Risk Reduction
Mcminn Lake #2 Dam Missouri Bollinger 55 High Satisfactory 2014
Wellington Nap D-21a Missouri Lafayette 55 High Satisfactory 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
South Suburban Colorado El Paso 55 High Satisfactory 1932 Water Supply
Schubin California El Dorado 55 Significant Satisfactory 1952 Other
Running Water Draw WS SCS Site 3 Dam Texas Parmer 55 Significant Satisfactory 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Shearon Harris Auxiliary Reservoir Dam North Carolina Wake 55 Low Satisfactory 1979 Other
Black Mountain Water Tank California San Diego 55 High Satisfactory 2002 Water Supply
Luttrell Lake Upper Dam Missouri Washington 55 Significant Satisfactory 1934 Tailings
Raintree Lake Dam Missouri Cass 55 High Satisfactory 1974 Recreation
Bear Creek Diversion California Fresno 55 Low Satisfactory 1927 Hydroelectric
Moraine State Park Pennsylvania Butler 55 High Satisfactory 1968 Recreation
South Fork 2-A Nebraska Pawnee 55 Low Satisfactory 1983 Flood Risk Reduction
Hamburg Watershed Site M-1 Iowa Fremont 55 High Satisfactory 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Beaverdam Creek Dam Virginia Loudoun 55 High Satisfactory — Water Supply
Tom Smith Lake -East Dam Missouri Jackson 55 High Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Harrisonville City Lake Dam Missouri Cass 55 High Satisfactory 1971 Recreation
Reelfoot-Indian Creek #18 Dam Tennessee Obion 55 High Satisfactory 1987 Other
Nodaway Lake Dam Missouri Nodaway 55 High Satisfactory 1966 Recreation
Grinding Rock California Tuolumne 55 Low Satisfactory 1979 Water Supply
Utica Reservoir #4 Dam New York Oneida 55 High Satisfactory 1886 Water Supply
Topgun Lagoon Dam Nebraska Boone 55 Low Satisfactory 1998 Other
White Tanks #3 Arizona Maricopa 55 High Satisfactory 1956 Flood Risk Reduction
South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 8 Arkansas Perry 55 Low Satisfactory 1986 Flood Risk Reduction
Lost Creek Watershed Site C-2 Missouri Newton 55 High Satisfactory 1992 Flood Risk Reduction
Polk Creek No.9 West Virginia Lewis 55 High Satisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Huntington Utah Sanpete 55 High Satisfactory 1949 Irrigation
Maple Creek Recreation Area Dam Nebraska Colfax 55 High Satisfactory 2010 Flood Risk Reduction
Wagner Lake Dam Missouri Warren 55 Significant Satisfactory 1966 Recreation
Spring Lake Dam Missouri Jefferson 55 High Satisfactory 1989 Recreation
Abert Water Plant - Sludge Lagoon Dam Virginia Bedford 55 High Satisfactory — Other
Little Raccoon Dam No. 2c - Rockville Dam Indiana Parke 55 High Satisfactory 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam Texas Williamson 55 High Satisfactory 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Toreson California Modoc 55 Significant Satisfactory 1898 Water Supply
Lake Belva Deer Dam Iowa Keokuk 55 Significant Satisfactory 2001 Recreation
Jim Falls Wisconsin Chippewa 55 High Satisfactory 1923 Hydroelectric
Graffenburg Reservoir Dam New York Herkimer 55 Significant Satisfactory 1854 Recreation
Woodland Hills Dam Tennessee Dickson 55 Significant Satisfactory 1999 Recreation
Floodwater Ret. B-3 Colorado Larimer 55 High Satisfactory 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Lower Little Black G-2 Dam Missouri Ripley 55 High Satisfactory 1999
Holtwood Pennsylvania Lancaster 55 Low Satisfactory 1910 Hydroelectric
Pinon Colorado El Paso 55 Significant Satisfactory 1986 Recreation
Skyview Lake Dam Nebraska Madison 54 High Satisfactory 1971 Recreation
Lake Montowese Dam Missouri Jefferson 54 High Satisfactory 1942 Recreation
Furnas Farms Finish Lagoon Dam (Upper) Nebraska Furnas 54 Low Satisfactory 1994 Other
Johnsons Draw WS SCS Site 4 Dam Texas Crockett 54 High Satisfactory 1959 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.