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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
Iverson California Lassen 45 Low Satisfactory 1968 Water Supply
Hoover Frankum C-22 Missouri Nodaway 45 Low Satisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Seeger Group Pond Minnesota Red Lake 45 Low Satisfactory 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Gibson Memorial Dam Missouri Washington 45 High Satisfactory 1997 Recreation
Durango Terminal Colorado La Plata 45 High Satisfactory 1954 Water Supply
Ferro Debris Basin California Ventura 45 Significant Satisfactory 1986 Debris Control
Highgate Falls Vermont Franklin 45 Significant Satisfactory 1918 Hydroelectric
Sawtooth Brine Pond #1 Utah Millard 45 Significant Satisfactory 2013 Tailings
Fred G Bond Dam North Carolina Wake 45 High Satisfactory 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Lowell Pierce Dam Missouri Atchison 45 High Satisfactory 1968 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Amethyst Basin California San Bernardino 45 High Satisfactory 2019 Flood Risk Reduction
International Airport Dam Missouri Platte 45 High Satisfactory 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Green Hollow Creek Dam Montana Madison 45 High Satisfactory 1990 Recreation
Chippewa Reservoir Wisconsin Sawyer 45 High Satisfactory 1923 Hydroelectric
Meadow Creek Colorado Jackson 45 Low Satisfactory 1980 Irrigation
Lake Springfield Dam Missouri Greene 45 High Satisfactory 1956 Water Supply
Airport Reservoir D California Sonoma 45 Significant Satisfactory 2002 Water Supply
Volga Lake Dam Iowa Fayette 45 Significant Satisfactory 1980 Recreation
Seaside City Oregon Clatsop 45 High Satisfactory 1996 Water Supply
Centerville Canyon Debris Basin Utah Davis 45 High Satisfactory 2011 Flood Risk Reduction
Jack Clutter Pennsylvania Washington 45 High Satisfactory 1983 Water Supply
Lake Orinda California Contra Costa 45 High Satisfactory 1935 Water Supply
Black Hawk California Madera 45 Low Satisfactory 1971 Water Supply
Dorlac Lake Dam Missouri Washington 45 High Satisfactory 1941 Tailings
Vandalia Lake Dam Missouri Pike 45 Significant Satisfactory 1960 Water Supply
Swimming River Reservoir Dam New Jersey Monmouth 45 High Satisfactory 1901 Water Supply
Roanoke Creek Dam # 35a Virginia Charlotte 45 Low Satisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
Hungry Mother Dam Virginia Smyth 45 High Satisfactory - Recreation
Wachusett Reservoir South Dike Massachusetts Worcester 45 High Satisfactory 1906 Water Supply
Janzen Lake Oklahoma Logan 45 Low Satisfactory 2002 Other
Pigeon Roost Creek Alabama Elmore 45 High Satisfactory 1967 Hydroelectric
Lake Cherokee Dam Texas Rusk 45 High Satisfactory 1948 Water Supply
Charlotte Oklahoma Osage 45 Significant Satisfactory 1924 Water Supply
Gaston Shoals Middle South Carolina Cherokee 45 Low Satisfactory 1917 Hydroelectric
Blackhawk-Kickapoo Project Wisconsin Crawford 45 Significant Satisfactory 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Yorba California Orange 45 High Satisfactory 1907 Flood Risk Reduction
Canonsburg Pennsylvania Washington 45 High Satisfactory 1943 Recreation
Floodwater Ret Dam Ss-2 Colorado Sedgwick 45 Low Satisfactory 1980 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Royale Dam North Carolina Franklin 45 High Satisfactory 1973 Recreation
Tekamah-Mud Creek 41-A Nebraska Burt 45 Low Satisfactory 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Equinus (Legendary Run) Lake Dam Ohio Clermont 45 High Satisfactory 2001 Water Supply
Little Sni-A-Bar #23 Missouri Lafayette 45 High Satisfactory 1975 Other
Sixmile Creek Wid Site 09 Arkansas Logan 45 Low Satisfactory 1954 Flood Risk Reduction
Bear Creek Dam Virginia Wise 45 High Satisfactory - Water Supply
Soft Maple Intake and Power Conveyance New York Lewis 45 High Satisfactory 1926 Hydroelectric
Caney Creek Wid Site 7 Arkansas White 45 Low Satisfactory 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
White Sand Drive Disrict Stream A Dam Mississippi Jefferson Davis 45 Low Satisfactory 1991 Flood Risk Reduction
Dan E. French Reservoir Dam Virginia Amherst 45 High Satisfactory - Water Supply
Otter Creek Lake Dam Iowa Tama 45 Significant Satisfactory 1968 Recreation
Upper Grave No.4 West Virginia Marshall 45 High Satisfactory 1958 Flood Risk Reduction

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.