Browse Dams
1,074 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 1,074 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.
| Name | State | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossyrock | Washington | Lewis | 606 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1968 | Hydroelectric |
| Mayfield | Washington | Lewis | 250 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1963 | Hydroelectric |
| Anderson | California | Santa Clara | 240 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1950 | Water Supply |
| Smith | Oregon | Linn | 235 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1963 | Hydroelectric |
| Garzas Dam | Puerto Rico | Adjuntas | 201 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1943 | Hydroelectric |
| Fletcher Tailings Dam | Missouri | Reynolds | 201 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1965 | Tailings |
| Liberty Dam | Maryland | Baltimore | 175 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1953 | Water Supply |
| Sanchez | Colorado | Costilla | 137 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1911 | Irrigation |
| Laprele | Wyoming | Converse | 135 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1909 | Irrigation |
| Lake Hodges | California | San Diego | 131 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1918 | Water Supply |
| Paradise Peak Tails Dam | Nevada | Nye | 130 | Low | Unsatisfactory | 1986 | Tailings |
| Magic Dam | Idaho | Blaine | 128 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1910 | Hydroelectric |
| Cat Creek | Nevada | Mineral | 123 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1932 | Water Supply |
| Matrullas Dam | Puerto Rico | Orocovis | 120 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1934 | Hydroelectric |
| Narraguinnep - Main Dam | Colorado | Montezuma | 114 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1908 | Irrigation |
| Hosler (Reeder Gulch | Oregon | Jackson | 114 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1928 | Water Supply |
| Clear Branch | Oregon | Hood River | 110 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1969 | Irrigation |
| Willow Creek 3 (Malheur) | Oregon | Malheur | 110 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1944 | Irrigation |
| Puu Lua Reservoir | Hawaii | Kauai | 110 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1925 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Toronto | New York | Sullivan | 103 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1926 | Hydroelectric |
| West Newton Sludge | Pennsylvania | Westmoreland | 99 | Low | Unsatisfactory | — | Other |
| Cliffside Inactive Ash Basin #5 Main Dam | North Carolina | Rutherford | 97 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1972 | Other |
| Williamson Dam | Texas | Eastland | 96 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1923 | Water Supply |
| Lake Ellsworth | Oklahoma | Comanche | 96 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1961 | Water Supply |
| Woodrat Knob | Oregon | Jackson | 92 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1960 | Irrigation |
| Livingston | Texas | San Jacinto | 90 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1969 | Hydroelectric |
| Ku Tree Reservoir | Hawaii | Honolulu | 90 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1925 | Other |
| Crowley | Oregon | Malheur | 90 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1938 | Irrigation |
| Trail Bridge | Oregon | Linn | 90 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1963 | Hydroelectric |
| Stillwater #1 | Colorado | Garfield | 89 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1939 | Irrigation |
| Miramonte | Colorado | San Miguel | 87 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1978 | Recreation |
| Gun Club Lake Dam | Missouri | Washington | 85 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1962 | Tailings |
| Bishop Creek Dam | Nevada | Elko | 80 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1912 | Irrigation |
| Cataract Creek Dam | Montana | Madison | 80 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1959 | Irrigation |
| Spring Creek | Colorado | Gunnison | 76 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1961 | Recreation |
| Black Lake | Montana | Missoula | 75 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1967 | Recreation |
| Lake Comanche Dam | Texas | Comanche | 74 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1948 | Irrigation |
| Piney Run Dam | Maryland | Carroll | 73 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1974 | Water Supply |
| Lake Sympson Dam | Kentucky | Nelson | 73 | Significant | Unsatisfactory | 1963 | Water Supply |
| Upper Little Black D-2 | Missouri | Ripley | 73 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1989 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Rapidan | Minnesota | Blue Earth | 73 | Significant | Unsatisfactory | 1910 | Hydroelectric |
| Sheriff | Colorado | Rio Blanco | 72 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1955 | Irrigation |
| Goose Pasture Tarn | Colorado | Summit | 71 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1965 | Recreation |
| Tarryall | Colorado | Park | 70 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1929 | Recreation |
| Gooseberry Tails Dam | Nevada | Storey | 70 | Low | Unsatisfactory | 1984 | Tailings |
| Frog Lake Dam B | Oregon | Clackamas | 70 | Significant | Unsatisfactory | 1955 | Hydroelectric |
| Koolau Reservoir | Hawaii | Honolulu | 70 | Low | Unsatisfactory | 1919 | Other |
| Big Bone Lick State Park Dam | Kentucky | Boone | 70 | Low | Unsatisfactory | 1971 | Recreation |
| Mud River MPS 6A | Kentucky | Logan | 69 | Significant | Unsatisfactory | 1973 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Intrepid Potash West Plant Dam | New Mexico | Eddy | 68 | Significant | Unsatisfactory | 1978 | Tailings |
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.