Browse Dams

12,908 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 12,908 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
Smith Colorado Costilla 42 Significant Satisfactory 1914 Irrigation
Madison Lake Dam Tennessee McNairy 42 Low Satisfactory 1972
Martin Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 42 Undetermined Satisfactory 2003 Recreation
Poteau River Wid Site 01 Arkansas Scott 42 Significant Satisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Town Creek WS Str 13 Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 42 High Satisfactory 1994 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Keomah Dam Iowa Mahaska 42 Significant Satisfactory 1935 Recreation
Delamar Wmp-1 Idaho Owyhee 42 Low Satisfactory 2009 Tailings
Cedar Lake Dam Missouri Boone 42 High Satisfactory 1975 Recreation
Jefferson Park Watershed Site 3 Iowa Wapello 42 High Satisfactory 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Richmond Co. Vo-Tech Retention Pond Georgia Richmond 42 High Satisfactory 1979 Recreation
Pole Run No 4 Pennsylvania Schuylkill 42 High Satisfactory 1877 Water Supply
Komer Lake Dam Missouri Buchanan 42 High Satisfactory 1977 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Santa Fe Arizona Coconino 42 High Satisfactory 1892 Water Supply
Channel Diversion Dike California Los Angeles 42 Low Satisfactory 1940 Flood Risk Reduction
Lower Plum Creek WS SCS Site 23 Dam Texas Caldwell 42 Low Satisfactory 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Centennial Park Dam Maryland Howard 42 High Satisfactory 1985 Recreation
Blatt Dam North Carolina Henderson 42 Significant Satisfactory - Recreation
Mpd No 21 Kansas Elk 42 High Satisfactory 1983 Water Supply
Vista Del Mar Detention Basin California Contra Costa 42 High Satisfactory 2011 Flood Risk Reduction
Powers Lake Dam Georgia Fulton 42 High Satisfactory - Recreation
Pine Grove California Nevada 42 Low Satisfactory 1911 Water Supply
Elm Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam Texas Bell 42 High Satisfactory 1987 Flood Risk Reduction
P.U.D. Reservoir Dam Tennessee Morgan 42 High Satisfactory 1993 Water Supply
Commandeer Lake Dam Missouri Jackson 42 Low Satisfactory 1962 Recreation
Dump Draw Wyoming Johnson 42 High Satisfactory 2019 Flood Risk Reduction
No Business Creek WS Str. # 1 Georgia Gwinnett 42 High Satisfactory 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Greenfield Reservoir Dam Iowa Adair 42 High Satisfactory 1979 Water Supply
North Poudre # 6 Colorado Larimer 42 High Satisfactory 1905 Irrigation
South Branch 84 Nebraska Otoe 42 Low Satisfactory 1987 Flood Risk Reduction
Caryonah Lake Dam Tennessee Cumberland 42 Low Satisfactory 1970 Water Supply
14-North Impoundment Pennsylvania Allegheny 42 High Satisfactory - Other
Ozan Creek SWCD Site 16 Arkansas Hempstead 42 Low Satisfactory 1991 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Lorelei Dam Ohio Brown 42 Significant Satisfactory 1968 Recreation
Niver Creek Detention Colorado Adams 42 High Satisfactory 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Greif Sludge Pond # 2 Dam Virginia Amherst 42 High Satisfactory - Other
Weeping Water Creek 4-F Nebraska Cass 42 Low Satisfactory 1994 Flood Risk Reduction
Woodbury County Roadgrade Dam 36-86-42 Iowa Woodbury 42 Significant Satisfactory 1990 Other
Big Indian Creek 7-B Nebraska Gage 42 Low Satisfactory 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Davis California Napa 42 Significant Satisfactory 1955 Water Supply
Big Indian Creek 6-B Nebraska Gage 42 Low Satisfactory 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Wakefield Farms Lagoon 2 Dam Nebraska Dixon 42 Significant Satisfactory 2014 Other
Nanticoke Creek Site 9e Dam New York Broome 42 High Satisfactory 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Weeping Water Creek 4-J Nebraska Cass 42 Low Satisfactory 1994 Flood Risk Reduction
Muddy Creek Dam #6-B North Carolina McDowell 42 Significant Satisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
Salado Creek WS SCS Site 13a Dam Texas Bexar 42 High Satisfactory 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Brunswick Maine Cumberland 42 Low Satisfactory 1982 Hydroelectric
Lake Alexander Dam Missouri Putnam 42 Significant Satisfactory 2004 Irrigation
Claysville Lake Dam Missouri Boone 42 High Satisfactory 1979 Recreation
Gunnison Utah Sanpete 42 High Satisfactory 1889 Irrigation
Wrigley Reservoir California Los Angeles 42 Significant Satisfactory 1930 Water Supply

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.