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12,908 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 12,908 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
Binder Community Lake Dam Missouri Cole 48 High Satisfactory 1966 Recreation
Lake Franklin Dam Georgia Harris 48 High Satisfactory 1935 Recreation
Ish #3 (Main Dam) Colorado Larimer 48 High Satisfactory 1905 Irrigation
Red Boiling Springs #1 Dam Tennessee Macon 48 High Satisfactory 1979
Middle Falls New York Washington 48 Low Satisfactory 1915 Hydroelectric
Deerfield No. 4 Massachusetts Franklin 48 Low Satisfactory 1912 Hydroelectric
Aquilla Hackberry Ck WS SCS Site 23a Dam Texas Hill 48 High Satisfactory 1988 Flood Risk Reduction
Frye Creek Retarding Arizona Graham 48 High Satisfactory 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Twehous Lake Dam Missouri Cole 48 High Satisfactory 1973 Recreation
Hoover Frankum E-20 Missouri Nodaway 48 Low Satisfactory 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Asarco 82 Arizona Gila 48 Significant Satisfactory 1983 Other
Shuttle Meadow Reservoir Dam Connecticut Hartford 48 High Satisfactory 1894 Water Supply
Poteau River Wid Site 13 Arkansas Scott 48 Low Satisfactory 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Wilson Creek 3-1 Nebraska Otoe 48 Low Satisfactory 1976 Other
Polk Creek No.13 West Virginia Lewis 48 High Satisfactory 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Forest Lake Dam Michigan Arenac 48 Significant Satisfactory 1971 Recreation
Etowah River W/S Str. #1 Dam Georgia Forsyth 48 High Satisfactory 1969 Recreation
Incline Village Lake Dam Missouri St. Charles 48 High Satisfactory 1978 Recreation
Lagunitas California Marin 48 Significant Satisfactory 1872 Water Supply
Washington No 3 Pennsylvania Washington 48 High Satisfactory 1895 Grade Stabilization
Sherman Group Tailings Minnesota St. Louis 48 Low Satisfactory 1970 Tailings
Oak-Middle 57-A Nebraska Seward 48 Low Satisfactory 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Camp Ridgecrest Lake Dam North Carolina Buncombe 48 High Satisfactory - Recreation
Galindo Family Dam Missouri Christian 48 Low Satisfactory - Recreation
Bellows Falls New Hampshire Cheshire 48 Low Satisfactory 1907 Hydroelectric
Luburgh Lake Dam No. 11 Ohio Muskingum 48 Significant Satisfactory 1963 Recreation
Buck,Doe Run #4 Dam Missouri Lewis 48 Significant Satisfactory 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Timberlake No. 1 Dam Ohio Franklin 48 Significant Satisfactory - Recreation
Baudendistel Dam Missouri Franklin 48 High Satisfactory 2000 Recreation
East Stroudsburg Pennsylvania Monroe 48 High Satisfactory 1936 Water Supply
Unity #1 Dam Missouri Jackson 48 High Satisfactory 1927 Water Supply
Nevada City Raw Water Reservoir California Nevada 48 Low Satisfactory 1980 Water Supply
Shaver's Creek Pennsylvania Huntingdon 48 High Satisfactory 1961 Recreation
Marian Lake Dam Missouri Warren 48 Low Satisfactory 1966 Recreation
South Fork Blackwater F-1 Missouri Johnson 48 Significant Satisfactory 1980 Flood Risk Reduction
Lundy Lake Dam California Mono 48 High Satisfactory 1911 Hydroelectric
William E. Towell Dam Missouri Phelps 48 High Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Tallassee Shoals Georgia Jackson 48 Low Satisfactory 1986 Hydroelectric
Sexton Lake Dam Missouri Johnson 48 High Satisfactory 1968 Irrigation
Fairview Lake Utah Sanpete 48 High Satisfactory 1869 Irrigation
Mirage Flats Dam Nebraska Dawes 48 Low Satisfactory 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Grave No.9 West Virginia Marshall 48 High Satisfactory 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Jennings Creek #10 Dam Tennessee Jackson 48 High Satisfactory 1966
Poncenaâ Dam Puerto Rico Juana Díaz 48 High Satisfactory 1939 Irrigation
Rutland City Reservoir Vermont Rutland 48 High Satisfactory 1954 Water Supply
Old Wolf Dam Missouri Washington 48 High Satisfactory 1979 Tailings
Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 1 Dam Texas Schleicher 48 Significant Satisfactory 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Maysville New City Dam Missouri DeKalb 48 High Satisfactory 1995 Water Supply
Lake Caroline Dam Virginia Caroline 48 High Satisfactory - Water Supply
Seasons Ridge Golf Course Dam Missouri Camden 48 High Satisfactory 1991 Water Supply

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.