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.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Spring Lake Campground Wisconsin Marathon 27 Low Unsatisfactory 1974 Recreation
Whitetail Lake Dam Indiana Pike 27 Significant Unsatisfactory 1964 Recreation
Gull Wing Detention Dam Montana Phillips 27 Low Unsatisfactory 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Sheepshed Detention Dam Montana Valley 27 Low Unsatisfactory 1954 Flood Risk Reduction
Lacy Oklahoma Murray 27 High Unsatisfactory 1920 Recreation
Bonita Lake Kentucky Boyd 27 High Unsatisfactory 1947 Recreation
Loch Mary Reservoir Dam Kentucky Hopkins 27 High Unsatisfactory 1950 Water Supply
Oso Largo Dam Arizona Graham 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Dam 33 Texas Coryell 26 Low Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Abotlapoota Watershed Structure Y-34-13 Dam Mississippi Carroll 26 High Unsatisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Cliff Dam Texas Dallas 26 High Unsatisfactory 1914 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-6-17 Dam Mississippi Tippah 26 High Unsatisfactory 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Young's Lake North Carolina Cumberland 26 High Unsatisfactory 1993 Recreation
Barbee Lake Dam North Carolina Nash 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Irrigation
Hankins Pond Pennsylvania Wayne 26 High Unsatisfactory 1830 Recreation
Pond 24 Georgia Chatham 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1968 Recreation
Big Sandy Creek Watershed N-18 Colorado Elbert 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Okie Draw Dam Wyoming Natrona 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1964 Debris Control
Darke Co. Wildlife Area Pond No. 5 Dam Ohio Darke 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1966 Recreation
Jmh Pond Dam South Carolina Anderson 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1958 Other
Howard C. Davis Dam Nevada Washoe 26 Significant Unsatisfactory 1945 Irrigation
Long Horn #1 Dam Montana Valley 26 Low Unsatisfactory —
Rock Canyon E.C. #1 Colorado Arapahoe 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Ek Diversion No. 1 Dam Wyoming Natrona 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1958 Debris Control
Robert Mosely Dam North Carolina Graham 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1986 Recreation
Hidden Lake Dam Virginia Stafford 26 Significant Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Mustang Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam Texas Concho 26 Significant Unsatisfactory 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Mosher Big Lake Dam Texas Bandera 26 High Unsatisfactory 1942 Recreation
Pleasant Retreat Acres Dam Texas Smith 26 High Unsatisfactory 1972 Recreation
Hotophia Creek Watershed Structure Y-10a-43 Dam Mississippi Panola 26 Significant Unsatisfactory 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Taylor Lake Dam North Carolina Lincoln 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1951 Irrigation
Lake Bonanza Dam Texas Montgomery 26 Significant Unsatisfactory 1963 Recreation
Clingan Dam Tennessee Cumberland 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1970
Grey Castle Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 26 Low Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Lake Arrowhead Dam Virginia Stafford 26 High Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Martin Ribar Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Recreation
Chesapeake Bay Golf Club North East Dam Maryland Cecil 25 Significant Unsatisfactory 1990 Irrigation
Anson County Wwtp Lower Dam (Sludge Lagoon) North Carolina Anson 25 High Unsatisfactory 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam Texas Rockwall 25 High Unsatisfactory 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-03 Dam Mississippi Tate 25 Significant Unsatisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Elk Neck State Park Dam Maryland Cecil 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1960 Recreation
Blancett Dam Kentucky Breckinridge 25 Significant Unsatisfactory 1964 Recreation
Greasy Creek WS Str Lt-1a-11 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 25 High Unsatisfactory 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Youth Camp Dam No. 2 Indiana Decatur 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Recreation
Walnut Meadow Dam Kentucky Madison 25 Significant Unsatisfactory 1966 Recreation
Dam 34 Texas Coryell 25 Low Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Coon Creek Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Pine Knob Dam Kentucky Grayson 25 High Unsatisfactory 1930 Recreation
Gibson Pond Dam South Carolina Edgefield 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1964 Recreation
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-04 Dam Mississippi Carroll 25 Significant Unsatisfactory 1964 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.