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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
Montour Ash Basin No 1 Pennsylvania Montour 40 High Satisfactory 1971 Other
Springbrook Lake Dam Iowa Guthrie 40 Significant Satisfactory 1934 Recreation
Lake Dodge Dam Tennessee Fayette 40 Low Satisfactory 1978 Recreation
Cedar City Dry Canyon Db Utah Iron 40 High Satisfactory 2000 Flood Risk Reduction
Landen Farm Lake Dam Ohio Warren 40 High Satisfactory 1975 Recreation
Ascalmore Structure Y-17a-11 Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 40 Low Satisfactory 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Sandy Ridge Lagoon 1 Dam Nebraska Holt 40 Significant Satisfactory 2013 Other
Clatonia Creek 4-A Nebraska Gage 40 Low Satisfactory 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Green Valley Lake California Solano 40 High Satisfactory 1956 Water Supply
Bergen East Colorado Jefferson 40 High Satisfactory 1874 Irrigation
Rio Salado Town Lake Arizona Maricopa 40 Significant Satisfactory 1997 Recreation
Cox Creek Lake Dam Arkansas Pike 40 Significant Satisfactory 1964 Recreation
Beaverdam Creek Lake Dam North Carolina Wake 40 Low Satisfactory 1974 Recreation
Paradise Vineyards California Sonoma 40 Low Satisfactory 2003 Other
Ana Mariaâ Ii Dam Puerto Rico Ponce 40 High Satisfactory 1939 Irrigation
Treeline Lake Dam Missouri Camden 40 High Satisfactory 1975 Recreation
St. Charles #2 Colorado Pueblo 40 High Satisfactory 1913 Water Supply
Holly Lake Dam Missouri Clay 40 High Satisfactory 1955 Recreation
Pony Express Lake Dam Missouri DeKalb 40 High Satisfactory 1963 Recreation
Reiser Dam 2 Nebraska Boyd 40 Low Satisfactory 2014 Irrigation
Dike D - Keowee South Carolina Oconee 40 High Satisfactory 1969 Hydroelectric
Swan Creek 89 Nebraska Jefferson 40 Low Satisfactory 1991 Irrigation
Bond Falls Control Dam Michigan Ontonagon 40 High Satisfactory 1938 Hydroelectric
River Road Reservoir Dam Georgia Whitfield 40 High Satisfactory 1997 Water Supply
Jim Beam Distillery Dam(New) Kentucky Bullitt 40 Significant Satisfactory 1970 Other
Kerruish Stormwater Control Facility Dam Ohio Cuyahoga 40 High Satisfactory 1954 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Oshawno Dam Kansas Osage 40 High Satisfactory 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Tuxedo Saddle Dam North Carolina Henderson 40 High Satisfactory - Hydroelectric
Cromwell Grade Stabilization Dam Nebraska Nance 40 Low Satisfactory 1991 Other
Spring Lake Silt Pond Dam Missouri Adair 40 Low Satisfactory -
Lake Eddins Dam Mississippi Jasper 40 High Satisfactory 1987 Recreation
Upper Little Black D-4 Dam Missouri Ripley 40 Significant Satisfactory 1986 Flood Risk Reduction
Turkey Creek 2-A Nebraska Saline 40 Low Satisfactory 2013 Flood Risk Reduction
Eau Claire River Wisconsin Eau Claire 40 High Satisfactory 1937 Recreation
East Balancing Reservoir Dam Texas Tarrant 40 High Satisfactory 1974 Water Supply
Aps Lined Ash Impoundment New Mexico San Juan 40 Significant Satisfactory 2003 Tailings
Rubicon Main California El Dorado 40 Low Satisfactory 1963 Hydroelectric
Cuyamaca California San Diego 40 High Satisfactory 1887 Other
South Branch 45 Nebraska Otoe 40 Low Satisfactory 1990 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Haig Mill Lake Dam Georgia Whitfield 40 High Satisfactory 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Laurel Creek California San Mateo 40 High Satisfactory 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Will Lake #1 California Napa 40 High Satisfactory 2004 Other
Korver Dam Nebraska Lancaster 40 High Satisfactory 2003 Other
Papoose Lake Dam Missouri Chariton 40 Low Satisfactory 1980 Recreation
Upper Sand Creek Detention Basin California Contra Costa 40 High Satisfactory 2014 Flood Risk Reduction
Morris Lake Dam Missouri Pike 40 Low Satisfactory 1964 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Calderwood Plunge Pool Weir Tennessee Blount 40 Low Satisfactory 1930 Hydroelectric
Callahan Dike Wisconsin Chippewa 40 Low Satisfactory 1907 Hydroelectric
Kyger Creek South Fly Ash Pond Ohio Gallia 40 Significant Satisfactory 1955 Tailings
Wildlake Dam Texas Bexar 40 High Satisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction

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.