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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
Deerfield No. 4 Massachusetts Franklin 48 Low Satisfactory 1912 Hydroelectric
Middle Falls New York Washington 48 Low Satisfactory 1915 Hydroelectric
Red Boiling Springs #1 Dam Tennessee Macon 48 High Satisfactory 1979
Ish #3 (Main Dam) Colorado Larimer 48 High Satisfactory 1905 Irrigation
Lake Franklin Dam Georgia Harris 48 High Satisfactory 1935 Recreation
Binder Community Lake Dam Missouri Cole 48 High Satisfactory 1966 Recreation
Eury North Carolina Montgomery 48 Low Satisfactory 1916 Hydroelectric
Lake Estrella Dam Arkansas Saline 47 Low Satisfactory 2004 Recreation
Yates Center Reservoir Dam (Multi-Purpose Dam) Kansas Woodson 47 Significant Satisfactory 1990 Flood Risk Reduction
Covered Bridge Estates Dam Iowa Madison 47 High Satisfactory 2005 Flood Risk Reduction
Blanding City No. 3 Utah San Juan 47 High Satisfactory 1961 Irrigation
Lower Peoga Lake Dam Indiana Johnson 47 High Satisfactory 1946 Recreation
Jack Turner Reservoir Dam Georgia Rockdale 47 High Satisfactory - Water Supply
The Woodlands Kansas Wyandotte 47 High Satisfactory 1953 Flood Risk Reduction
Waterford Estates Dam Nebraska Lancaster 47 High Satisfactory 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
Burlington Y-Camp Dam Iowa Des Moines 47 Low Satisfactory 1966 Recreation
City Arizona Coconino 47 High Satisfactory 1902 Water Supply
Blanchard-Offner California Napa 47 High Satisfactory 1963 Other
Danbury Main Dike Connecticut Fairfield 47 High Satisfactory 1929 Hydroelectric
Beaver Dam Lake Dam Connecticut Fairfield 47 High Satisfactory 1901 Recreation
Mcdonald Montana Lake 47 High Satisfactory 1920 Irrigation
Colwil Lake Dam Missouri Shannon 47 Low Satisfactory 1959 Recreation
Salado Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam Texas Bexar 47 High Satisfactory 1987 Flood Risk Reduction
Fresh Air Fund Dam #2 New York Dutchess 47 High Satisfactory 1966 Recreation
Clifton Off Channel Dam Texas Bosque 47 High Satisfactory 2000 Water Supply
Perry County Comm. Lake Dam Missouri Perry 47 High Satisfactory 1971 Recreation
Lake Forest Dam Missouri Ste. Genevieve 47 High Satisfactory 1970 Recreation
Peter Jefferson Place- Lake I Dam Virginia Albemarle 47 Significant Satisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
Mccoy Detention Dam New Mexico Bernalillo 47 High Satisfactory 1991 Flood Risk Reduction
Monument Lake Colorado El Paso 47 Significant Satisfactory 1893 Irrigation
Monroe City Dam Missouri Ralls 47 Significant Satisfactory 1967 Water Supply
Fox Hollow Lake Dam Missouri Stone 47 Significant Satisfactory 2004
Belcher Branch Lake Dam Missouri Buchanan 47 High Satisfactory 1992 Fish and Wildlife Pond
North Fork Ozan Wid Site 3 Arkansas Hempstead 47 High Satisfactory 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Matthews California San Diego 47 Low Satisfactory 1967 Water Supply
Anderson Ranch California Nevada 47 Low Satisfactory 1989 Water Supply
Little Clearwater Lake Dam Missouri Reynolds 47 Low Satisfactory 1948 Flood Risk Reduction
Foote #4 California Sonoma 47 High Satisfactory 1976 Water Supply
Blake's Creek Site No.7 West Virginia Kanawha 47 High Satisfactory 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Loveland Colorado Larimer 47 High Satisfactory 1894 Irrigation
Lake Darling Dam Iowa Washington 47 Significant Satisfactory 1950 Recreation
Caney Basin Dam Missouri Scott 47 High Satisfactory 1910 Flood Risk Reduction
Guzman Reservoir California Kern 47 High Satisfactory - Water Supply
Spivey Lake Dam Georgia Henry 47 High Satisfactory 1957 Recreation
North Oak Creek 4-C Nebraska Saunders 47 Low Satisfactory 1980 Flood Risk Reduction
Cloquet Minnesota Carlton 47 Low Satisfactory 1899 Hydroelectric
Bivins Lake Dam Texas Randall 47 High Satisfactory 1926 Other
Meadow Lake Estates Dam Missouri Clay 47 High Satisfactory 2000
Lakeview WS SCS Site 2 Dam Texas Donley 47 Significant Satisfactory 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Eagle Lake Dam Missouri Ste. Genevieve 47 High Satisfactory 1968 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.