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
Ler Peters Canyon Retarding Basin California Orange 52 High Satisfactory 1990 Flood Risk Reduction
Radford Virginia Montgomery 52 High Satisfactory 1934 Hydroelectric
Cornerstone Pond No. 4 Colorado Ouray 51 Significant Satisfactory 2007 Irrigation
New Creek Dam No.7 West Virginia Mineral 51 High Satisfactory 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Frd No 3-7 Kansas Lyon 51 Significant Satisfactory 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Foote Michigan Iosco 51 High Satisfactory 1918 Hydroelectric
W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 14 Arkansas Logan 51 Low Satisfactory 1966 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Hatcher Colorado Archuleta 51 High Satisfactory 1965 Water Supply
Foothill Regulating Park California Sonoma 51 High Satisfactory 1963 Water Supply
Coleman Dam Missouri St. Charles 51 Significant Satisfactory 1991 Recreation
Ben Branch Dam Missouri Osage 51 High Satisfactory 1984 Recreation
Lake Graham Dam Tennessee Madison 51 High Satisfactory 1981
Fletcher Mine Clarification Da Missouri Reynolds 51 High Satisfactory 1977 Other
Ni River Dam #1 Virginia Spotsylvania 51 High Satisfactory — Water Supply
Bull Creek WS Str # 04 Georgia Muscogee 51 High Satisfactory 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Luburgh Lake Dam Ohio Guernsey 51 High Satisfactory 1963 Recreation
Eschmann Lake Dam Missouri Adair 51 Low Satisfactory 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Boulder - North Colorado Boulder 51 High Satisfactory 1955 Water Supply
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
Windsor Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 51 High Satisfactory 1865 Water Supply
Ogallala 7 (East Dam) Nebraska Keith 51 High Satisfactory 1989 Flood Risk Reduction
Sequoia Lake California Fresno 51 High Satisfactory 1888 Water Supply
Kellogg Ballpark California Sonoma 51 High Satisfactory 1962 Water Supply
Westerly Creek Colorado Denver 51 High Satisfactory 1991 Flood Risk Reduction
Cooper Creek Wid Site 5 Arkansas Lawrence 51 Low Satisfactory 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Lemon Dam Indiana Monroe 51 High Satisfactory 1952 Water Supply
Masonry #2 Arizona Coconino 51 High Satisfactory 1911 Fish and Wildlife Pond
See Tal Lake Dam Missouri Gasconade 51 High Satisfactory 1971 Recreation
Sonnenblick Lake Dam Missouri Warren 51 High Satisfactory 2006 Recreation
Lake Sundown Dam Iowa Appanoose 51 Significant Satisfactory 1976 Recreation
Csp Mule Creek California Amador 51 High Satisfactory 1988 Water Supply
Notre Dame California San Mateo 51 High Satisfactory — Water Supply
Stonegate Dam Missouri Greene 51 Significant Satisfactory 1999
Bacon Creek Watershed Site H-2-2 Iowa Woodbury 51 Significant Satisfactory 1981 Flood Risk Reduction
Sunnycove Arizona Maricopa 51 High Satisfactory 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Grandview Peaks West Dam North Carolina McDowell 51 Low Satisfactory 2012 Other
City Place Dam Missouri St. Louis 51 High Satisfactory 1988 Recreation
Etiwanda Debris Basin California San Bernardino 51 High Satisfactory 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Herman California Solano 51 High Satisfactory 1905 Water Supply
Asarco Lake Dam Missouri Iron 51 High Satisfactory 1971 Water Supply
Pa-481 Pennsylvania Washington 51 High Satisfactory 1984 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Buffalo #33a Dam West Virginia Marion 51 High Satisfactory 1992 Flood Risk Reduction
Crystal California Napa 51 High Satisfactory 1952 Water Supply
West Fork Kickapoo 17 Wisconsin Vernon 51 Low Satisfactory 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Poplar Tree Dam Tennessee Shelby 51 Low Satisfactory 1952
Salt Lick Creek No. 6 Dam West Virginia Braxton 51 High Satisfactory 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Cipco Silt Dam Iowa Guthrie 51 Low Satisfactory 1986 Other
Cedar Grove South Res Dam New Jersey Essex 51 High Satisfactory 1903 Water Supply
Lake Arrowhead Dam Missouri Clinton 51 High Satisfactory 1975 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.