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.
| Name | State | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward Impoundment (Upper) Dam | West Virginia | Kanawha | 139 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Tailings |
| Claytor | Virginia | Pulaski | 139 | High | Satisfactory | 1939 | Hydroelectric |
| Frenchman | California | Plumas | 139 | High | Satisfactory | 1961 | Water Supply |
| Saville Dam | Connecticut | Litchfield | 137 | High | Satisfactory | 1940 | Water Supply |
| South Forebay Dike | New York | St. Lawrence | 136 | High | Satisfactory | 1958 | Hydroelectric |
| Balch Diversion | California | Fresno | 135 | High | Satisfactory | 1927 | Hydroelectric |
| Toledo Bend | Louisiana | Sabine | 135 | High | Satisfactory | 1966 | Hydroelectric |
| Magmont Tailings Dam | Missouri | Iron | 135 | High | Satisfactory | 1979 | Tailings |
| Watres | Pennsylvania | Lackawanna | 135 | High | Satisfactory | 1925 | Water Supply |
| Hidden Valley Lake Dam | Indiana | Dearborn | 135 | High | Satisfactory | 1973 | Recreation |
| Lake Hemet | California | Riverside | 135 | High | Satisfactory | 1895 | Water Supply |
| Lake Almanor Dam | California | Plumas | 135 | High | Satisfactory | 1927 | Hydroelectric |
| Robena Slurry Pond No 4 | Pennsylvania | Greene | 135 | Low | Satisfactory | 1955 | Other |
| Kinzua Upper Reservoir Dike | Pennsylvania | Warren | 135 | High | Satisfactory | 1970 | Hydroelectric |
| Round Valley North Dam | New Jersey | Hunterdon | 135 | High | Satisfactory | 1961 | Water Supply |
| Quabbin Goodnough Dike | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 135 | High | Satisfactory | 1938 | Water Supply |
| Centralia Coal Mine Dam No 3c North | Washington | Lewis | 134 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1987 | Tailings |
| St. Joe State Park Dam | Missouri | St. Francois | 134 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Tailings |
| Sherman Dam | Nebraska | Sherman | 134 | High | Satisfactory | 1962 | Irrigation |
| Fortune | Colorado | Jefferson | 134 | High | Satisfactory | 2001 | Water Supply |
| Old River | Louisiana | Concordia | 134 | High | Satisfactory | 1990 | Hydroelectric |
| Cowans Ford | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 134 | High | Satisfactory | 1963 | Hydroelectric |
| Camino | California | El Dorado | 133 | Low | Satisfactory | 1961 | Hydroelectric |
| Ragged Mountain Dam | Virginia | Albemarle | 133 | High | Satisfactory | - | Water Supply |
| Lloyd`S Lake (Monticello) | Utah | San Juan | 133 | High | Satisfactory | 1984 | Irrigation |
| Lyons | California | Tuolumne | 132 | High | Satisfactory | 1930 | Hydroelectric |
| Westfork Main Dam | Missouri | Reynolds | 132 | High | Satisfactory | 1992 | Tailings |
| Ute Dam | New Mexico | Quay | 132 | High | Satisfactory | 1963 | Water Supply |
| Lucky Friday No 4 | Idaho | Shoshone | 132 | High | Satisfactory | 2010 | Tailings |
| Long Sault | New York | St. Lawrence | 132 | High | Satisfactory | 1958 | Hydroelectric |
| San Dimas | California | Los Angeles | 131 | High | Satisfactory | 1922 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Camp Bert Adams Lake Dam | Georgia | Cobb | 131 | High | Satisfactory | 1970 | Recreation |
| La Grange Diversion Dam | California | Stanislaus | 131 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1893 | |
| B Bend Hollow Dam | Tennessee | Sullivan | 131 | High | Satisfactory | 1977 | |
| La Plata Dam | Puerto Rico | Toa Alta | 131 | High | Satisfactory | 1974 | Water Supply |
| Los Angeles Reservoir | California | Los Angeles | 130 | High | Satisfactory | 1977 | Other |
| Middle Fork | Colorado | Garfield | 130 | High | Satisfactory | 1984 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Fife Brook | Massachusetts | Franklin | 130 | High | Satisfactory | 1974 | Hydroelectric |
| Sweetwater Tailings Dam | Missouri | Reynolds | 130 | High | Satisfactory | 1980 | Tailings |
| Perris | California | Riverside | 130 | High | Satisfactory | 1973 | Water Supply |
| Samuel P. Senior Dam | Connecticut | Fairfield | 130 | High | Satisfactory | 1941 | Water Supply |
| Lake Lago Dam | Arkansas | Saline | 130 | Low | Satisfactory | 1967 | Water Supply |
| Rocky Reach | Washington | Chelan | 130 | High | Satisfactory | 1962 | Hydroelectric |
| Tighe Carmody Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 130 | High | Satisfactory | 1955 | Water Supply |
| Lay | Alabama | Coosa | 130 | High | Satisfactory | 1914 | Hydroelectric |
| Lake Mooney Dam | Virginia | Stafford | 130 | High | Satisfactory | - | Water Supply |
| Forestville ( Dam 2 ) | Michigan | Marquette | 130 | High | Satisfactory | 1912 | Hydroelectric |
| Loch Raven Dam | Maryland | Baltimore | 130 | High | Satisfactory | 1923 | Water Supply |
| Grasshopper Hollow Tailings Dam | West Virginia | Morgan | 129 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Tailings |
| Wolf Creek | Oregon | Union | 128 | High | Satisfactory | 1974 | 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.