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
Pensacola East Spillway 2 Oklahoma Mayes 48 High Satisfactory 1940 Hydroelectric
Shuttle Meadow Reservoir Dam Connecticut Hartford 48 High Satisfactory 1894 Water Supply
Lake Franklin Dam Georgia Harris 48 High Satisfactory 1935 Recreation
Luburgh Lake Dam No. 11 Ohio Muskingum 48 Significant Satisfactory 1963 Recreation
Camp Ridgecrest Lake Dam North Carolina Buncombe 48 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Clarence Cannon #1 Dam Missouri Lincoln 48 Low Satisfactory 1977 Flood Risk Reduction
Ish #3 (Main Dam) Colorado Larimer 48 High Satisfactory 1905 Irrigation
Overton Retreat Dam Tennessee Warren 48 Low Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Hoover Frankum E-20 Missouri Nodaway 48 Low Satisfactory 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 3a Dam Texas Collin 48 High Satisfactory 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Tupelo Bayou Site 1 Arkansas Faulkner 48 Low Satisfactory 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Incline Village Lake Dam Missouri St. Charles 48 High Satisfactory 1978 Recreation
Lagunitas California Marin 48 Significant Satisfactory 1872 Water Supply
Oliver Dam Nebraska Kimball 48 High Satisfactory 1910 Irrigation
Pejepscot Maine Sagadahoc 48 Significant Satisfactory 1896 Hydroelectric
Aowa Creek 63-1a Nebraska Dixon 48 Low Satisfactory 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Etowah River W/S Str. #1 Dam Georgia Forsyth 48 High Satisfactory 1969 Recreation
Binder Community Lake Dam Missouri Cole 48 High Satisfactory 1966 Recreation
Elm Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam Texas Bell 48 High Satisfactory 1987 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Caroline Dam Virginia Caroline 48 High Satisfactory — Water Supply
Rutland City Reservoir Vermont Rutland 48 High Satisfactory 1954 Water Supply
Washington No 3 Pennsylvania Washington 48 High Satisfactory 1895 Grade Stabilization
Buck-Doe Run Wtrshed #2 Struc Missouri Clark 48 Significant Satisfactory 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Galindo Family Dam Missouri Christian 48 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Maria California San Joaquin 48 High Satisfactory 2003 Water Supply
Fairview Lake Utah Sanpete 48 High Satisfactory 1869 Irrigation
Toms Creek Dam Virginia Wise 48 Significant Satisfactory — Water Supply
Bear Lake Kansas Leavenworth 48 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
E Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 03 Arkansas Johnson 48 Low Satisfactory 1966 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Prince William Parkway Regional Swm Virginia Prince William 48 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Lake of The Hills Dam Iowa Scott 48 High Satisfactory 1972 Other
Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam Texas Williamson 48 High Satisfactory 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Roatcap Wash Watershed Rw-1 Colorado Montrose 48 High Satisfactory 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Water Supply No 3 Colorado Larimer 48 High Satisfactory 1944 Irrigation
Holliday Lake Dam Virginia Buckingham 48 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp Oklahoma Johnston 48 Low Satisfactory 1983 Other
Ruggles Dam Nebraska Frontier 48 Low Satisfactory 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Ione Canal California Amador 48 Low Satisfactory 1962 Other
Vogel State Park Lake Dam Georgia Union 48 High Satisfactory 1936 Recreation
Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 2 Dam Texas Schleicher 48 Significant Satisfactory 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Oak-Middle 57-A Nebraska Seward 48 Low Satisfactory 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Forest Lake Dam Michigan Arenac 48 Significant Satisfactory 1971 Recreation
Lee Creek Arkansas Crawford 48 High Satisfactory 1992 Water Supply
West Fork Kickapoo 5 Wisconsin Vernon 48 Low Satisfactory 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Lone Tree Lake Dam Missouri Montgomery 48 High Satisfactory —
Marian Lake Dam Missouri Warren 48 Low Satisfactory 1966 Recreation
Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 1 Dam Texas Schleicher 48 Significant Satisfactory 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Marysville Upground Reservoir Ohio Union 48 High Satisfactory 2009 Water Supply
Brush Creek No. 19a West Virginia Mercer 48 High Satisfactory 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Coon Creek Dam Tennessee Dyer 48 High Satisfactory 1978

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.