Browse Dams

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
Mcminn Lake #1 Dam Missouri Bollinger 44 High Satisfactory 2013
Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam Texas Grayson 44 High Satisfactory 1988 Flood Risk Reduction
Des Arc Bayou Wid Site 4 Arkansas White 44 Low Satisfactory 1980 Recreation
Ed's Lake A Dam Missouri Macon 44 High Satisfactory 2005
Middle Big Nemaha 9 Nebraska Johnson 44 Low Satisfactory 1995 Flood Risk Reduction
Morning Star California Placer 44 Low Satisfactory 1870 Water Supply
Witt Lake Utah Wasatch 44 High Satisfactory 1926 Irrigation
Azalea California Sonoma 44 High Satisfactory 1955 Water Supply
Woodcrest California Riverside 44 High Satisfactory 1954 Flood Risk Reduction
Vinson Impound # 1 Dam Georgia Wilkinson 44 High Satisfactory 1985 Tailings
Roanoke Creek Dam # 72a Virginia Charlotte 44 High Satisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
Prenda California Riverside 44 High Satisfactory 1954 Flood Risk Reduction
Coon Creek 15 Wisconsin Vernon 44 Low Satisfactory 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Stieven Dam Missouri Warren 44 High Satisfactory -
Banner Mill Tailings Dam New Mexico Hidalgo 44 Significant Satisfactory 2010 Tailings
Mountain Run Dam #11 Virginia Culpeper 44 High Satisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Sulphur Springs Dam Texas Hopkins 44 High Satisfactory 1973 Water Supply
Lake Creek Montana Lincoln 44 High Satisfactory 1917 Hydroelectric
Ross Dam California Calaveras 44 Low Satisfactory 1892 Hydroelectric
Mohawk Dam Tennessee Cumberland 44 Significant Satisfactory 1980
Mompano Oregon Clackamas 44 High Satisfactory 1971 Other
Hickory Hills Lake Dam Ohio Highland 44 Significant Satisfactory 1971 Recreation
Wild Indian Acres Lake Dam Missouri Jefferson 44 High Satisfactory -
Ripshin Lake Dam Tennessee Carter 44 High Satisfactory 1946 Recreation
Maloney Power Canal and Forebay Nebraska Lincoln 44 High Satisfactory 1935 Hydroelectric
Rc&D Watershed Structure Y-15 Georgia Gwinnett 44 High Satisfactory 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Briggs Woods Lake Dam Iowa Hamilton 44 Significant Satisfactory 1968 Recreation
Fallasburg Dam Michigan Kent 44 High Satisfactory 1903 Hydroelectric
Silver Creek Dam Ohio Madison 44 Significant Satisfactory 1968 Recreation
Chesterfield Village #2 Dam Missouri St. Louis 44 High Satisfactory -
Lake Lafayette Dam Missouri Lafayette 44 High Satisfactory 1972 Recreation
Swan Creek 35 Nebraska Saline 44 Low Satisfactory 1988 Other
W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 02 Arkansas Johnson 44 Low Satisfactory 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Little Kentucky River FRS No 5b Kentucky Henry 44 Low Satisfactory 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Fawn Lake Pennsylvania Schuylkill 44 High Satisfactory 1972 Recreation
Indian Springs State Park Lake Dam Georgia Butts 44 High Satisfactory 1952 Recreation
Luttrell Lake Dam Lower Missouri Washington 44 Significant Satisfactory 1935 Recreation
Ashland Wildlife Area Dam Missouri Boone 44 Low Satisfactory 1937 Other
Wildwood Lake Dam Missouri Jefferson 44 High Satisfactory 1972 Recreation
Bad Axe 16 Wisconsin Vernon 44 Low Satisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Aowa Creek 12-3 Nebraska Dixon 43 Low Satisfactory 1985 Other
Dunsmuir Reservoir California Alameda 43 High Satisfactory 1968 Water Supply
Windsor Colorado Weld 43 High Satisfactory 1978 Irrigation
Big Spring Pennsylvania Westmoreland 43 High Satisfactory 1907 Water Supply
Tired Creek Reservoir Dam Georgia Grady 43 High Satisfactory -
Skyrocket California Calaveras 43 High Satisfactory 1999 Water Supply
Lovers Leap Cat Dam Nebraska Banner 43 Significant Satisfactory 1986 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Fisher Dam Iowa Davis 43 Significant Satisfactory 1937 Water Supply
Lac Bourbon Dam Missouri St. Francois 43 High Satisfactory 1971 Recreation
Three Cypress Creek #5 Dam Tennessee Wayne 43 High Satisfactory 1984

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.