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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
Notre Dame California San Mateo 51 High Satisfactory - Water Supply
Ben Branch Dam Missouri Osage 51 High Satisfactory 1984 Recreation
Upper Buffalo #33a Dam West Virginia Marion 51 High Satisfactory 1992 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Arrowhead Dam Missouri Clinton 51 High Satisfactory 1975 Recreation
Sand Hollow West Dam Utah Washington 51 High Satisfactory 2002 Water Supply
Peterson Vermont Chittenden 51 High Satisfactory 1949 Hydroelectric
New Creek Dam No.7 West Virginia Mineral 51 High Satisfactory 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Graham Dam Tennessee Madison 51 High Satisfactory 1981
Sunnen Dam Missouri Washington 51 High Satisfactory 1948 Recreation
Bull Creek WS Str # 04 Georgia Muscogee 51 High Satisfactory 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Bacon Creek Watershed Site A-2-4 Iowa Woodbury 51 High Satisfactory 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Herman California Solano 51 High Satisfactory 1905 Water Supply
Spring Creek 11-A 1296 Nebraska Johnson 51 Significant Satisfactory 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Etiwanda Debris Basin California San Bernardino 51 High Satisfactory 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
Poteau River Wid Site 17 Arkansas Scott 51 Low Satisfactory 1973 Recreation
West Fork Kickapoo 17 Wisconsin Vernon 51 Low Satisfactory 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Ni River Dam #1 Virginia Spotsylvania 51 High Satisfactory - Water Supply
Csp Mule Creek California Amador 51 High Satisfactory 1988 Water Supply
Afton Reservoir Dam Iowa Union 51 Significant Satisfactory 1936 Water Supply
Lake Sundown Dam Iowa Appanoose 51 Significant Satisfactory 1976 Recreation
Lake Marian Dam Tennessee Sevier 51 High Satisfactory 1958 Recreation
Prairie Creek Upland Dam 1 (Pcul 1) Nebraska Buffalo 51 High Satisfactory 2015 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Lemon Dam Indiana Monroe 51 High Satisfactory 1952 Water Supply
Malinowski Dam Washington Grays Harbor 51 High Satisfactory 1963 Water Supply
Coleman Dam Missouri St. Charles 51 Significant Satisfactory 1991 Recreation
Panama No. 1 - East Colorado Boulder 51 Significant Satisfactory 1904 Irrigation
Bacon Creek Watershed Site H-2-2 Iowa Woodbury 51 Significant Satisfactory 1981 Flood Risk Reduction
Blue Heron Dam Missouri Washington 51 High Satisfactory 1969 Tailings
City Place Dam Missouri St. Louis 51 High Satisfactory 1988 Recreation
Windsor Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 51 High Satisfactory 1865 Water Supply
Ogallala 7 (East Dam) Nebraska Keith 51 High Satisfactory 1989 Flood Risk Reduction
Luburgh Lake Dam Ohio Guernsey 51 High Satisfactory 1963 Recreation
Cipco Silt Dam Iowa Guthrie 51 Low Satisfactory 1986 Other
See Tal Lake Dam Missouri Gasconade 51 High Satisfactory 1971 Recreation
Lake Mount Union Pennsylvania Huntingdon 51 High Satisfactory 1927 Water Supply
Chippewa Creek Structure Viii-D Ohio Medina 51 Significant Satisfactory 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Nilan East Dam Montana Lewis and Clark 51 High Satisfactory 1951 Irrigation
Sunnycove Arizona Maricopa 51 High Satisfactory 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Fish Bones Lake Dam Ohio Monroe 51 Significant Satisfactory 2003 Recreation
Hatcher Colorado Archuleta 51 High Satisfactory 1965 Water Supply
Foothill Regulating Park California Sonoma 51 High Satisfactory 1963 Water Supply
Grandview Peaks West Dam North Carolina McDowell 51 Low Satisfactory 2012 Other
Asarco Lake Dam Missouri Iron 51 High Satisfactory 1971 Water Supply
Sequoia Lake California Fresno 51 High Satisfactory 1888 Water Supply
Lake Dunlap Dam Texas Guadalupe 51 High Satisfactory 1928 Hydroelectric
Weatherford-Bear Creek #1b Dam Tennessee Wayne 51 Significant Satisfactory 1970
Weston - South Channel Maine Somerset 51 High Satisfactory 1921 Hydroelectric
Sonnenblick Lake Dam Missouri Warren 51 High Satisfactory 2006 Recreation
W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 14 Arkansas Logan 51 Low Satisfactory 1966 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Lake Butler Dam Ohio Summit 51 High Satisfactory 1961 Recreation

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.