Browse Dams

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
Howell Dam Missouri St. Charles 40 High Satisfactory 1978 Recreation
Jerry Creek Dike 1 Colorado Mesa 40 High Satisfactory 1978 Water Supply
Halsey Afterbay California Placer 40 High Satisfactory 1913 Hydroelectric
Dike D - Keowee South Carolina Oconee 40 High Satisfactory 1969 Hydroelectric
Gem State Idaho Bonneville 40 High Satisfactory 1988 Hydroelectric
Upper Tradewater FRS No 8 Kentucky Christian 40 Low Satisfactory 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Seper Lake Dam Missouri Montgomery 40 Low Satisfactory 1954 Recreation
Guanella Colorado Clear Creek 40 High Satisfactory 2004 Water Supply
Lake Hico Dam Mississippi Hinds 40 High Satisfactory 1958 Other
Possum Point Ash Dam #E Virginia Prince William 40 Low Satisfactory — Debris Control
Habersham Mills Lake Dam Georgia Habersham 40 High Satisfactory 1947 Hydroelectric
Oak-Middle 68-A Nebraska Butler 40 Low Satisfactory 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
No. 17 Kansas Harvey 40 High Satisfactory 2006 Flood Risk Reduction
Cuyamaca California San Diego 40 High Satisfactory 1887 Other
Long Branch 70 Nebraska Nemaha 40 Low Satisfactory 1984 Flood Risk Reduction
Montour Ash Basin No 1 Pennsylvania Montour 40 High Satisfactory 1971 Other
Mill Picayune Watershed Site M-24-17 Iowa Shelby 40 Significant Satisfactory 1984 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Bristol Reservoir #4 Dam Connecticut Litchfield 40 Significant Satisfactory 1906 Water Supply
Laurel Creek California San Mateo 40 High Satisfactory 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Douglas Tailings Minnesota St. Louis 40 Significant Satisfactory 1960 Tailings
Mill Pond North Dike Massachusetts Middlesex 40 Significant Satisfactory 1973 Water Supply
Tievoli Hills Lake #1 Dam Missouri Pike 40 Low Satisfactory 1968 Recreation
Roger'S Springs Dam Tennessee Hardeman 40 Significant Satisfactory 1956
Kyger Creek South Fly Ash Pond Ohio Gallia 40 Significant Satisfactory 1955 Tailings
Eau Claire River Wisconsin Eau Claire 40 High Satisfactory 1937 Recreation
Boeing Creek M1 Detention Dam Washington King 40 High Satisfactory 1983 Flood Risk Reduction
Potrero California Los Angeles 40 High Satisfactory 1967 Other
Freebird Dam Missouri Wright 40 High Satisfactory 1999
Tuxedo Saddle Dam North Carolina Henderson 40 High Satisfactory — Hydroelectric
Buffalo Creek Gs-19 Nebraska Sarpy 40 Low Satisfactory 1990 Other
Bad Axe 24 Wisconsin Vernon 40 Low Satisfactory 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Boyd Lake Colorado Larimer 40 High Satisfactory 1900 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Lake Grace Minnesota Carver 40 Significant Satisfactory 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Thorn Run Pennsylvania Butler 40 High Satisfactory 1903 Water Supply
Slate River Dam #14 Virginia Buckingham 40 Significant Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Crystal Lake Dam Indiana Washington 40 High Satisfactory 1995 Recreation
Treeline Lake Dam Missouri Camden 40 High Satisfactory 1975 Recreation
West Two River Minnesota St. Louis 40 Significant Satisfactory 1966 Water Supply
David Hyatt Nursery Dam #2 North Carolina Union 40 Low Satisfactory — Irrigation
Knights Creek 1 Wisconsin Dunn 40 High Satisfactory 1970 Debris Control
Greeott California Sonoma 40 Significant Satisfactory 1951 Water Supply
Weeping Water Creek 21-A Nebraska Cass 40 Significant Satisfactory 1997 Flood Risk Reduction
Rinconada Reservoir California Santa Clara 40 High Satisfactory 1969 Water Supply
Crooked Arroyo Det Ca-3 Colorado Otero 40 Significant Satisfactory 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Indian Creek Golf Course Dam 1 Nebraska Douglas 40 High Satisfactory 1996 Flood Risk Reduction
Inspiration Lake Maryland Montgomery 40 High Satisfactory 1950 Recreation
King Lake Dam Missouri DeKalb 40 High Satisfactory 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Abbey Lake Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 40 High Satisfactory 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Smoky Mountain Sanctuary Poa Dam North Carolina Haywood 40 Low Satisfactory — Other
New Jersey No Name # 32 Dam New Jersey Hunterdon 40 Significant Satisfactory — 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.