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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
New Canaan Reservoir Dam Connecticut Fairfield 44 High Satisfactory 1898 Water Supply
Kemper County Igcc Reservoir Mississippi Kemper 44 Significant Satisfactory 2012 Flood Risk Reduction
Feeney Dam North Carolina Henderson 44 High Satisfactory - Recreation
Cardinal Lake Dam Missouri Warren 44 High Satisfactory 2001
Upper Salt Creek 10-A Nebraska Lancaster 44 High Satisfactory 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Angry Beaver Lake Dam Missouri Gasconade 44 Low Satisfactory 1979 Recreation
Haralson Arizona Graham 44 High Satisfactory 1919 Water Supply
Dunn Ranch California Riverside 44 Low Satisfactory 1987 Water Supply
Cherokee California Calaveras 44 Low Satisfactory 1959 Water Supply
Lake Velma Dam Texas Anderson 44 High Satisfactory 2013
Continental #1 Arizona Coconino 44 High Satisfactory 1972 Irrigation
Hiwassee Oklahoma Oklahoma 44 Low Satisfactory 1950 Recreation
Skinner Clearwell California Riverside 44 High Satisfactory 1991 Water Supply
Viburnum #35 Dam Missouri Iron 44 Low Satisfactory 1980
Thunderbird Park Reservoir Arizona Maricopa 44 High Satisfactory 1985 Water Supply
Morning Star California Placer 44 Low Satisfactory 1870 Water Supply
Middle Big Nemaha 9 Nebraska Johnson 44 Low Satisfactory 1995 Flood Risk Reduction
Ed's Lake A Dam Missouri Macon 44 High Satisfactory 2005
Des Arc Bayou Wid Site 4 Arkansas White 44 Low Satisfactory 1980 Recreation
Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam Texas Grayson 44 High Satisfactory 1988 Flood Risk Reduction
Mcminn Lake #1 Dam Missouri Bollinger 44 High Satisfactory 2013
Candlewood Dam Tennessee Hardeman 44 High Satisfactory 1976
Cool Spring Lake Dam Indiana Pike 44 Significant Satisfactory 2007 Other
Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 38a Dam Texas Coleman 44 High Satisfactory 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Five Mile Erosion Contr Idaho Franklin 44 Low Satisfactory 1952 Other
Lake Dimmick Dam Tennessee Franklin 44 High Satisfactory 1971 Recreation
Thomas Dam Tennessee Marion 44 High Satisfactory 2002 Flood Risk Reduction
Nathan Frink Dam Nebraska Cass 44 Low Satisfactory 2000 Flood Risk Reduction
Junge Lake Dam Missouri Benton 44 Low Satisfactory 1960 Recreation
Cane River Lake Dam Lower Embankment Louisiana Natchitoches 44 Low Satisfactory 1955 Flood Risk Reduction
Sjwd Water District Rcc Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 44 High Satisfactory 1997 Water Supply
Finger Lakes Dam South Missouri Boone 44 High Satisfactory - Recreation
Red Hill Farm Dam No. 3 Ohio Guernsey 44 Significant Satisfactory 1994 Irrigation
St. Charles Mesa #2 Colorado Pueblo 44 High Satisfactory 1980 Water Supply
Hurricane Creek #8 Dam Tennessee Humphreys 44 High Satisfactory 1987
Ridgewood California Mendocino 44 Low Satisfactory 1929 Water Supply
Lake Post Commons Dam Missouri St. Louis 44 High Satisfactory 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Churchill (Wynnfield Drive) Maryland Montgomery 44 Low Satisfactory 1971 Recreation
Colstrip Diversion Dam Montana Rosebud 44 High Satisfactory 1976 Other
Fourche Creek #5 Missouri Ripley 44 Low Satisfactory 1987 Flood Risk Reduction
David Crockett Dam Tennessee Lawrence 44 High Satisfactory 1961
Upper Little Nemaha 61 Nebraska Otoe 44 Low Satisfactory 2001 Other
Oak-Middle 63-C Nebraska Butler 44 Low Satisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Jamestown Reservoir Dam Tennessee Fentress 44 High Satisfactory 1970
Quail Valley Estates Dam Missouri Cole 44 Low Satisfactory 1981
Hickory Hollow Lake Dam Missouri Perry 44 High Satisfactory 1964 Recreation
Knott Detention Minnesota Redwood 44 Low Satisfactory 1977 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Heron Dam Missouri Ste. Genevieve 44 High Satisfactory 1966 Recreation
Trinity Lake Dam Missouri Warren 44 High Satisfactory 1986 Recreation
Baseline - East Colorado Boulder 44 High Satisfactory 1905 Irrigation

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.