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
Mystic Lake Montana Stillwater 45 High Satisfactory 1927 Hydroelectric
Wellington Nap B-23 Missouri Lafayette 45 Low Satisfactory 1973 Other
Ravine Lake Dam New Jersey Somerset 45 High Satisfactory 1899 Recreation
Carp Lake Dam Missouri Jackson 45 Low Satisfactory 1956 Recreation
Vandalia Lake Dam Missouri Pike 45 Significant Satisfactory 1960 Water Supply
Meadow Creek Colorado Jackson 45 Low Satisfactory 1980 Irrigation
Green Hollow Creek Dam Montana Madison 45 High Satisfactory 1990 Recreation
Saddlebag Lake California Mono 45 High Satisfactory 1921 Hydroelectric
South Branch 8 Nebraska Otoe 45 Low Satisfactory 1988 Flood Risk Reduction
Big Sandy Creek 20-6-7 Nebraska Clay 45 High Satisfactory 1982 Other
Horseshoe Lake Dam Washington Stevens 45 High Satisfactory 2003 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Gaston Shoals Upper South Carolina Cherokee 45 Significant Satisfactory 1908 Hydroelectric
South Branch 1-B Nebraska Otoe 45 Low Satisfactory 1995 Flood Risk Reduction
Jack Clutter Pennsylvania Washington 45 High Satisfactory 1983 Water Supply
Palo Verde Evaporation Pond No. 3 Arizona Maricopa 45 High Satisfactory 2009 Other
Quinapoxet Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Worcester 45 High Satisfactory 1953 Water Supply
Morgan Pond Dam Connecticut New London 45 Significant Satisfactory 1966 Water Supply
Pawnee Lake Oklahoma Pawnee 45 High Satisfactory 1932 Water Supply
Ponca South Dakota Gregory 45 High Satisfactory 1935 Flood Risk Reduction
Lakeside Development Dam Iowa Linn 45 Significant Satisfactory 2005 Flood Risk Reduction
Highland Pointe Lake Dam Georgia Cobb 45 High Satisfactory 1986 Recreation
Spring Creek 5-A Nebraska Johnson 45 Low Satisfactory 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Springhill Lake Dam Virginia Bedford 45 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Prague Lake Oklahoma Lincoln 45 Significant Satisfactory 1984 Flood Risk Reduction
The Wilds Dam North Carolina Transylvania 45 Significant Satisfactory 1969 Recreation
Timmerman Farms Dam Nebraska Cass 45 Low Satisfactory 1995 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Little Nemaha 42 Nebraska Otoe 45 Low Satisfactory 2000 Flood Risk Reduction
Prospect Colorado Weld 45 Significant Satisfactory 1914 Irrigation
Lake Legendary Dam Ohio Muskingum 45 Significant Satisfactory 1968 Recreation
Poteau River Wid Site 18 Arkansas Scott 45 Low Satisfactory 1977 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Grave No.8 West Virginia Marshall 45 High Satisfactory 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Seven Lakes Dam #3 Missouri Wayne 45 High Satisfactory 1944 Recreation
Martinez Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam Texas Bexar 45 High Satisfactory 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Richards Landing Dike I & Ii New York St. Lawrence 45 High Satisfactory 1958 Hydroelectric
Yorba California Orange 45 High Satisfactory 1907 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Petit Jean Wid Site 4 Arkansas Scott 45 Significant Satisfactory 1992 Recreation
Dupont Retention Basin Dam Tennessee Davidson 45 Low Satisfactory 1955
Nspc Initial Tailings Minnesota St. Louis 45 Low Satisfactory 1968 Tailings
Oak Creek #2 Dam Missouri Camden 45 High Satisfactory 1972 Recreation
Tekamah-Mud Creek 41-A Nebraska Burt 45 Low Satisfactory 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Patterson Creek No.36 West Virginia Mineral 45 High Satisfactory 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Gaston Shoals Middle South Carolina Cherokee 45 Significant Satisfactory 1917 Hydroelectric
Ford Lake Michigan Washtenaw 45 High Satisfactory 1932 Hydroelectric
Signal Butte FRS Arizona Maricopa 45 High Satisfactory 1988 Flood Risk Reduction
Pohick Creek Dam #8 Virginia Fairfax 45 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Sawmill Lake Dam Indiana Bartholomew 45 High Satisfactory 1997 Recreation
Fresh Air Fund Dam #1 New York Dutchess 45 High Satisfactory 1951 Recreation
Black Hawk California Madera 45 Low Satisfactory 1971 Water Supply
Roanoke Creek Dam # 35a Virginia Charlotte 45 Low Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Ferro Debris Basin California Ventura 45 Significant Satisfactory 1986 Debris Control

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.