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
Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam Texas Williamson 35 High Satisfactory 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Miami-Whitewater Forest Lake Dam Ohio Hamilton 35 Significant Satisfactory 1967 Recreation
Vogt Dam Nebraska Otoe 35 Low Satisfactory 2004 Other
Cabot Station Massachusetts Franklin 35 Low Satisfactory 1916 Hydroelectric
Langenheim Brackham Dam Nebraska Seward 35 Low Satisfactory 1972 Other
Indian Creek 12-A Nebraska Gage 35 Low Satisfactory 1956 Flood Risk Reduction
Two Rivers Park Dam Tennessee Davidson 35 High Satisfactory 1971
Wisecarver Pennsylvania Greene 35 High Satisfactory 1931 Water Supply
Draayum Pond Minnesota Redwood 35 Low Satisfactory 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Evans Tieton Pond Dam Washington Yakima 35 High Satisfactory 2004 Irrigation
Bear Rocks Lake No.2 West Virginia Ohio 35 High Satisfactory 1948 Recreation
Camanche Dike No. 4 California San Joaquin 35 High Satisfactory — Water Supply
Blackfoot Bridge Wmp #1 & #2 Idaho Caribou 35 Significant Satisfactory 2012 Other
Sandy Hook Connecticut Fairfield 35 Significant Satisfactory 1905 Hydroelectric
Empire (Nw Embankment) Colorado Weld 35 High Satisfactory 1905 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Grand Oaks Farms Lake Dam Missouri Cass 35 Significant Satisfactory —
Big Indian Creek 16-C Nebraska Gage 35 Significant Satisfactory 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Putnam Reservoir Dam Connecticut Fairfield 35 High Satisfactory 1910 Water Supply
Snyder Wyoming Park 35 Low Satisfactory 2000 Irrigation
Yards Creek Lower - Auxiliary Dike New Jersey Warren 35 High Satisfactory 1965 Hydroelectric
Jamesport City Lake Dam Missouri Daviess 35 Low Satisfactory 1955 Water Supply
South Zumbro Kr-7 Minnesota Olmsted 35 High Satisfactory 1994 Flood Risk Reduction
Beaver Dam Lake Dam New York Orange 35 High Satisfactory 1913 Other
Whites Creek Number 1 Dam Mississippi Webster 35 High Satisfactory 1992 Water Supply
Blind Pony Dam Missouri Saline 35 Low Satisfactory 1968 Recreation
Mcdonough Reservoir Dam Georgia Henry 35 High Satisfactory — Water Supply
Wooten Lake Dam Georgia Cobb 35 High Satisfactory 1941 Recreation
Upper Dam Wisconsin Shawano 35 Low Satisfactory 1883 Hydroelectric
State Hospital Pond Minnesota Nicollet 35 Significant Satisfactory 1970 Recreation
Tar River Reservoir Dam North Carolina Nash 35 High Satisfactory 1971 Other
Clover Valley California Placer 35 Low Satisfactory 1909 Other
Cedar Hill Lake #1 Dam Missouri Jefferson 35 High Satisfactory 1949 Recreation
Lake Walthall Dam Mississippi Walthall 35 Undetermined Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Farmland Ranch 19 Dam Washington Yakima 35 High Satisfactory 1992 Irrigation
Green Meadow Group Pond Minnesota Norman 35 Low Satisfactory 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Angwin California Napa 35 High Satisfactory 1967 Water Supply
Holding Lake Dam North Carolina Wake 35 High Satisfactory 1958 Irrigation
Bidwell Lake California Plumas 35 High Satisfactory 1865 Water Supply
Beautiful Run Dam #1b Virginia Madison 35 Low Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Richmond Hills Dam Tennessee Wilson 35 High Satisfactory 1970
La Belle Old City Lake Dam Missouri Lewis 35 High Satisfactory 1961 Water Supply
Montague Massachusetts Franklin 35 Low Satisfactory 1915 Hydroelectric
Jones Farm Pond Dam Georgia Butts 35 High Satisfactory — Irrigation
Frady Cove Estates Dam North Carolina Jackson 35 High Satisfactory 1969 Recreation
Salem Fork #12 West Virginia Harrison 35 High Satisfactory 1955 Flood Risk Reduction
Izzak Walton League Dam Iowa Wapello 35 Significant Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Pine Lake Dam Tennessee Shelby 35 Significant Satisfactory 1960 Recreation
Ozan Creek SWCD Site 13 Arkansas Hempstead 35 Low Satisfactory 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
Kinskey Lake Dam Ohio Scioto 35 High Satisfactory 1969 Recreation
Long Branch 3 Nebraska Johnson 35 Low Satisfactory 1980 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.