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
Forestville ( Dam 2 ) Michigan Marquette 130 High Satisfactory 1912 Hydroelectric
Lay Alabama Coosa 130 High Satisfactory 1914 Hydroelectric
Sweetwater Tailings Dam Missouri Reynolds 130 High Satisfactory 1980 Tailings
Lake Mooney Dam Virginia Stafford 130 High Satisfactory — Water Supply
Fife Brook Massachusetts Franklin 130 High Satisfactory 1974 Hydroelectric
Tuxedo Hydroelectric Dam North Carolina Henderson 129 High Satisfactory 1920 Hydroelectric
Grasshopper Hollow Tailings Dam West Virginia Morgan 129 High Satisfactory 1965 Tailings
Arbuckle Reservoir Dam Texas Wharton 129 High Satisfactory 2018
Wolf Creek Oregon Union 128 High Satisfactory 1974 Irrigation
Red Butte Dam Utah Salt Lake 128 High Satisfactory 1930 Water Supply
Edgar M. Hoopes Dam Delaware New Castle 127 High Satisfactory 1932 Water Supply
Meadow Creek Colorado Grand 126 High Satisfactory 1974 Water Supply
Cross River Dam New York Westchester 126 High Satisfactory 1908 Water Supply
Petit Lake Dam Georgia Pickens 126 High Satisfactory 1972 Recreation
Long Valley California Mono 126 High Satisfactory 1941 Water Supply
Rock Creek California Plumas 126 High Satisfactory 1950 Hydroelectric
Lake Lynn West Virginia Monongalia 125 High Satisfactory 1926 Hydroelectric
Taum Sauk Ps Upper Missouri Reynolds 125 High Satisfactory 1963 Hydroelectric
Richland Creek Reservoir Dam Georgia Paulding 125 High Satisfactory — Water Supply
Hauser Dam Montana Lewis and Clark 125 High Satisfactory 1911 Hydroelectric
Ler San Fernando California Los Angeles 125 High Satisfactory 1918 Water Supply
Goodwin Connecticut Hartford 125 High Satisfactory 1960 Hydroelectric
Zintel Canyon Dam Washington Benton 125 High Satisfactory 1992 Flood Risk Reduction
Jordan Alabama Elmore 125 High Satisfactory 1928 Hydroelectric
Bradley Lake Dam Alaska Kenai Peninsula Borough 125 Low Satisfactory 1991 Hydroelectric
Christian E Siegrist Pennsylvania Schuylkill 125 High Satisfactory 1994 Water Supply
Blunn Colorado Jefferson 125 High Satisfactory 1979 Water Supply
Holter Dam Montana Lewis and Clark 124 High Satisfactory 1918 Hydroelectric
Cedar Creek Dam Texas Fayette 124 High Satisfactory 1977 Other
Hernandez California San Benito 124 High Satisfactory 1962 Water Supply
Littlerock California Los Angeles 124 High Satisfactory 1924 Other
Summit Reservoir California Solano 124 High Satisfactory 1968 Water Supply
Balsam Meadow Forebay Main California Fresno 123 High Satisfactory 1986 Hydroelectric
Henshaw California San Diego 123 High Satisfactory 1923 Water Supply
Standley Lake Colorado Jefferson 123 High Satisfactory 1913 Irrigation
Bucks Lake California Plumas 123 High Satisfactory 1928 Hydroelectric
Elkwater Fork WS Dam West Virginia Randolph 123 High Satisfactory 2009 Water Supply
Soulajule California Marin 122 High Satisfactory 1979 Water Supply
Devil`s Kitchen Dam Illinois Williamson 121 High Satisfactory 1959 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Plant Wansley Main Storage Lake Dam Georgia Carroll 121 High Satisfactory 1975 Water Supply
Fairmont California Los Angeles 121 High Satisfactory 1912 Flood Risk Reduction
Momentive Landfill #2 Dam West Virginia Tyler 121 High Satisfactory — Tailings
Swift No 2 Hydroelectric Project Washington Cowlitz 121 Low Satisfactory 1959 Hydroelectric
Boonton Dam New Jersey Morris 120 High Satisfactory 1905 Water Supply
Rosemont Colorado Teller 120 Significant Satisfactory 1961 Water Supply
Elizabeth Mine Tp-1 Vermont Orange 120 High Satisfactory 1958 Tailings
Hebgen Dam Montana Gallatin 120 High Satisfactory 1915 Hydroelectric
Milton Seaman Colorado Larimer 120 High Satisfactory 1948 Water Supply
Cliffside Active Ash Basin Downstream Dam North Carolina Cleveland 120 High Satisfactory 1972 Tailings
Maple Creek Slurry Pond 1 Pennsylvania Washington 120 High Satisfactory 1973 Other

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.