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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
Spencer Lake Washington San Juan 42 Low Satisfactory 1983 Hydroelectric
Martin Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 42 Undetermined Satisfactory 2003 Recreation
Smith Colorado Costilla 42 Significant Satisfactory 1914 Irrigation
New Britain Reservoir Dam Connecticut New Haven 42 High Satisfactory 1904 Water Supply
14-North Impoundment Pennsylvania Allegheny 42 High Satisfactory — Other
Yucaipa No. 1 California San Bernardino 42 High Satisfactory 1978 Water Supply
Yarnell Debris Basin California Los Angeles 42 Low Satisfactory 1963 Debris Control
Pierce Creek No 1 Watershed Site 10 Iowa Page 42 Significant Satisfactory 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lost Valley Lake Dam #2 Missouri Gasconade 42 High Satisfactory 1998 Recreation
Gunnison Utah Sanpete 42 High Satisfactory 1889 Irrigation
Swan Creek 92 Nebraska Saline 42 Low Satisfactory 1988 Flood Risk Reduction
Sempervirens California Santa Cruz 42 Significant Satisfactory 1951 Other
Upper Pine Lake Dam Iowa Hardin 42 Significant Satisfactory 1934 Recreation
Lords Lake North Dam Washington Jefferson 42 High Satisfactory 1957 Water Supply
Pines Lake Dam New Jersey Passaic 42 High Satisfactory 1927 Recreation
Vista Del Mar Detention Basin California Contra Costa 42 High Satisfactory 2011 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Keomah Dam Iowa Mahaska 42 Significant Satisfactory 1935 Recreation
Meeuwenberg Dam Michigan Leelanau 42 High Satisfactory 1968 Recreation
Diamond Lake Missouri Madison 42 High Satisfactory 2016 Recreation
Halsey Forebay No. 1 California Placer 42 High Satisfactory 1913 Hydroelectric
Lacey Lagoon 1 Dam Nebraska Hayes 42 Low Satisfactory 2020 Other
Commandeer Lake Dam Missouri Jackson 42 Low Satisfactory 1962 Recreation
Brunswick Maine Cumberland 42 Low Satisfactory 1982 Hydroelectric
Frd No 22 Kansas Butler 42 High Satisfactory 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Continental #2 Arizona Coconino 42 High Satisfactory 1974 Irrigation
Pole Run No 4 Pennsylvania Schuylkill 42 High Satisfactory 1877 Water Supply
Pine Grove California Nevada 42 Low Satisfactory 1911 Water Supply
Pleasant Valley Pennsylvania Carbon 42 Low Satisfactory 1967 Recreation
P.U.D. Reservoir Dam Tennessee Morgan 42 High Satisfactory 1993 Water Supply
Santa Fe Arizona Coconino 42 High Satisfactory 1892 Water Supply
Town Creek WS Str 13 Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 42 High Satisfactory 1994 Flood Risk Reduction
Aowa Creek 13-4a Nebraska Dixon 42 Low Satisfactory 1981 Flood Risk Reduction
Niver Creek Detention Colorado Adams 42 High Satisfactory 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Brush Creek No.4 West Virginia Mercer 42 High Satisfactory 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
South Branch 84 Nebraska Otoe 42 Low Satisfactory 1987 Flood Risk Reduction
Claysville Lake Dam Missouri Boone 42 High Satisfactory 1979 Recreation
Chapel Hills #2 Colorado El Paso 42 High Satisfactory 1984 Flood Risk Reduction
Alpine Auxiliary No. 3 California Alpine 42 Low Satisfactory 1891 Hydroelectric
Dry Creek South 4-A Nebraska Red Willow 42 Low Satisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Callahan Creek C-1 Missouri Boone 42 Low Satisfactory 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Otter River Raw Water Terminal Reservoir Dam Virginia Campbell 42 High Satisfactory — Water Supply
Little Sni-A-Bar #29 Missouri Lafayette 41 Low Satisfactory 1972 Other
Reid Ash Pond Kentucky Henderson 41 Significant Satisfactory 1968 Other
Mckenzie Lake Dam North Carolina McDowell 41 Low Satisfactory — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Fly-In-Acres California Calaveras 41 Significant Satisfactory 1953 Water Supply
Taft Dam Nebraska Richardson 41 Significant Satisfactory 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
Greenwood Afterbay Dam Michigan Marquette 41 Significant Satisfactory 1973 Water Supply
Good Oak Lake Dam Missouri Camden 41 Significant Satisfactory 1973 Recreation
Scotts Canyon California Napa 41 Significant Satisfactory 1948 Other
Whispering Valley Lake #1 Dam Missouri Franklin 41 High Satisfactory 1969 Recreation

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.