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12,906 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 12,906 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
Cornish Creek Reservoir Dam Georgia Newton 47 High Satisfactory 1991 Water Supply
North Fork Ozan Wid Site 3 Arkansas Hempstead 47 High Satisfactory 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Sunset Lake Dam Missouri Howard 47 Low Satisfactory 1990 Recreation
Upper Little Nemaha 59 Nebraska Otoe 47 Low Satisfactory 1998 Flood Risk Reduction
Thompson Falls - Dry Channel Dam Montana Sanders 47 Low Satisfactory 1915 Hydroelectric
Lake Darling Dam Iowa Washington 47 Significant Satisfactory 1950 Recreation
Caney Basin Dam Missouri Scott 47 High Satisfactory 1910 Flood Risk Reduction
Bottoms California Lake 47 High Satisfactory 1990 Water Supply
Casandro Wash Arizona Maricopa 47 High Satisfactory 1996 Flood Risk Reduction
Elmwood City Lake Dam Missouri Sullivan 47 High Satisfactory 1972 Water Supply
Meadow Lake Estates Dam Missouri Clay 47 High Satisfactory 2000
Little Clearwater Lake Dam Missouri Reynolds 47 Low Satisfactory 1948 Flood Risk Reduction
City Arizona Coconino 47 High Satisfactory 1902 Water Supply
Curr Colorado El Paso 47 Significant Satisfactory 1971 Irrigation
Jennings Creek #5 Dam Tennessee Jackson 47 Low Satisfactory 1961
Wellington Nap C-23 Missouri Lafayette 47 High Satisfactory 1970 Other
Lake Estrella Dam Arkansas Saline 47 Low Satisfactory 2004 Recreation
Waterford Estates Dam Nebraska Lancaster 47 High Satisfactory 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
Lakeview WS SCS Site 2 Dam Texas Donley 47 Significant Satisfactory 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Loveland Colorado Larimer 47 High Satisfactory 1894 Irrigation
Waubonsie Cr. Watershed Site 3-7 Iowa Mills 47 Significant Satisfactory 1989 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lower Peoga Lake Dam Indiana Johnson 47 High Satisfactory 1946 Recreation
Lake St. Louis Dam Missouri St. Charles 47 High Satisfactory 1973 Recreation
Lake View Acres Dam Missouri Howard 47 High Satisfactory -
Fish Creek Saddle Colorado Routt 47 High Satisfactory 1972 Water Supply
Wellington Nap B-21 Missouri Lafayette 47 Low Satisfactory 1970 Other
Lake Chabot California Solano 47 High Satisfactory 1870 Other
Chester Diversion California Plumas 47 High Satisfactory 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Cottonwood Creek 6-D Nebraska Saunders 47 Low Satisfactory 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Sleepy Hollow Creek Dam West Virginia Morgan 47 Significant Satisfactory 1969 Recreation
Covered Bridge Estates Dam Iowa Madison 47 High Satisfactory 2005 Flood Risk Reduction
Salado Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam Texas Bexar 47 High Satisfactory 1987 Flood Risk Reduction
Belcher Branch Lake Dam Missouri Buchanan 47 High Satisfactory 1992 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Danbury Main Dike Connecticut Fairfield 47 High Satisfactory 1929 Hydroelectric
Peter Jefferson Place- Lake I Dam Virginia Albemarle 47 Significant Satisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
Lacey-Keosaqua Park Lake Dam Iowa Van Buren 47 Low Satisfactory 1930 Recreation
Westerville Reservoir Dam Ohio Delaware 47 High Satisfactory 1960 Water Supply
Guzman Reservoir California Kern 47 High Satisfactory - Water Supply
Fresh Air Fund Dam #2 New York Dutchess 47 High Satisfactory 1966 Recreation
Pohick Creek Dam #7 Virginia Fairfax 47 High Satisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
Beaver Dam Lake Dam Connecticut Fairfield 47 High Satisfactory 1901 Recreation
Emerald Valley Dam Iowa Clayton 47 Significant Satisfactory 2008 Recreation
Matthews California San Diego 47 Low Satisfactory 1967 Water Supply
North Oak Creek 6-C Nebraska Butler 47 Low Satisfactory 1977 Flood Risk Reduction
South River Dam #3 Virginia Augusta 47 Significant Satisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
La Tuna Debris Basin California Los Angeles 47 High Satisfactory 1960 Debris Control
Williams Valley California Mendocino 47 Low Satisfactory 1965 Water Supply
Langemeier Dam Nebraska Burt 47 Low Satisfactory 1973 Other
Frd No Gs 11 Kansas Brown 47 Significant Satisfactory 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Hough Park Dam Missouri Cole 47 High Satisfactory 1965 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.