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
Robbs Peak California El Dorado 50 Low Satisfactory 1963 Hydroelectric
Mississippi Lime South 40 Dam Missouri Ste. Genevieve 50 High Satisfactory —
Lake Ada Rose California Mendocino 50 High Satisfactory 1964 Water Supply
Turkey Creek 11 Nebraska Saline 50 Low Satisfactory 2016 Flood Risk Reduction
Panther Creek C-2 Missouri Harrison 50 High Satisfactory 1972 Recreation
Allen Retired Ash Basin Dam North Carolina Gaston 50 High Satisfactory 1957 Other
Grizzly Creek California Butte 50 Significant Satisfactory 1964 Water Supply
Crabtree Creek WS Dam #5-A North Carolina Wake 50 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Hargis Creek Frd No 1 Kansas Sumner 50 High Satisfactory 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Sielfleisch Dam Missouri Callaway 50 Significant Satisfactory 1980 Recreation
Chollas California San Diego 50 High Satisfactory 1901 Other
Quail California Los Angeles 50 High Satisfactory 1981 Water Supply
Camanche Dike No. 6 California San Joaquin 50 High Satisfactory — Water Supply
Highland Commons Pond B Dam & Dike Massachusetts Worcester 50 Significant Satisfactory 2010 Flood Risk Reduction
Sa 10 S.C. Florida Hamilton 50 Significant Satisfactory 2005 Tailings
Chino Mines Dam No. 8 New Mexico Grant 50 Low Satisfactory 1974 Other
Wolbach Foods Lagoon 4-5 Dam Nebraska Greeley 50 Low Satisfactory 1999 Other
Lake Marian (Woodridge Road) Maryland Frederick 50 Low Satisfactory 1973 Recreation
Woman Creek Colorado Jefferson 50 High Satisfactory 1995 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Big Nemaha 25-C Nebraska Gage 50 High Satisfactory 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Vfw Lake Dam Tennessee Lawrence 50 Low Satisfactory 1951
Vanderbeck Lake Dam Missouri Randolph 50 Low Satisfactory 1980 Other
Searsburg Vermont Bennington 50 Low Satisfactory 1922 Hydroelectric
Perley Brook Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Worcester 50 High Satisfactory 1962 Water Supply
Guenoc Lake California Lake 50 High Satisfactory 1928 Other
Tom Smith Lake West Missouri Jackson 50 High Satisfactory —
Slate River Dam #7 Virginia Buckingham 50 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Wilson Debris Basin California Los Angeles 50 High Satisfactory 1961 Debris Control
Cottonwood Wash Detention Basin Utah Sevier 50 High Satisfactory 1986 Flood Risk Reduction
Beckjord Ash Pond C Dam Ohio Clermont 50 Significant Satisfactory — Tailings
Horsepen Dam Virginia Loudoun 50 High Satisfactory — Water Supply
Camanche Dike No. 5 California San Joaquin 50 High Satisfactory — Water Supply
Femme Osage Lake Dam Missouri St. Charles 50 High Satisfactory 1980 Recreation
Pilger 1-B Nebraska Stanton 50 Significant Satisfactory 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Four Horns Montana Glacier 50 High Satisfactory 1915 Irrigation
Don Pleasants Dam Maryland Allegany 50 Significant Satisfactory 1977 Recreation
Palmer Lake #2 Colorado El Paso 50 High Satisfactory 1904 Water Supply
Evans Flavorland Reservoir No 1 Washington Yakima 50 High Satisfactory 1985 Irrigation
Big Sandy Creek 35-5-2 (Bruning Dam) Nebraska Fillmore 50 High Satisfactory 1984 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Estates West Kansas Linn 50 High Satisfactory 1976 Recreation
Broadwater Dam Montana Broadwater 50 High Satisfactory 1940 Hydroelectric
Blanchard Debris Basin California Los Angeles 50 High Satisfactory 1966 Debris Control
Cedar Creek Dam Iowa Madison 50 Significant Satisfactory 1939 Water Supply
Canada Falls Lake Maine Somerset 50 High Satisfactory 1921 Hydroelectric
Primary Spoils Dam Missouri Iron 50 High Satisfactory 1988
Deerfield Reservoir #6 Dam New York Oneida 50 High Satisfactory 1900 Water Supply
Barnes Meadow Colorado Larimer 50 High Satisfactory 1923 Irrigation
Buffalo Lake Dam West Virginia Harrison 50 High Satisfactory 1956 Recreation
South Zumbro Sr-2 Minnesota Olmsted 50 High Satisfactory 1992 Flood Risk Reduction
Cadyville New York Clinton 50 High Satisfactory 1922 Hydroelectric

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.