Browse Dams

1,134 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 1,134 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
Starvation Draw Detention Dam #2 New Mexico Luna 28 Low Unsatisfactory 1955 Flood Risk Reduction
King Tank Dam Texas Maverick 28 High Unsatisfactory 1963
Red Gulch Detention 1592 #5 Dam Wyoming Carbon 28 Low Unsatisfactory 1960 Debris Control
Johnnie Johnson Colorado Rio Blanco 28 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Recreation
Lake Acker Dam Texas Cherokee 28 High Unsatisfactory 1922 Water Supply
Denver Jake Detention Dam Wyoming Washakie 28 Low Unsatisfactory 1957 Other
Shawano Wisconsin Shawano 28 Low Unsatisfactory 1928 Hydroelectric
Bogue Watershed Structure Y-30-089 Dam Mississippi Montgomery 28 Low Unsatisfactory 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Rowlett Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam Texas Collin 27 High Unsatisfactory 1956 Flood Risk Reduction
Loch Mary Reservoir Dam Kentucky Hopkins 27 High Unsatisfactory 1950 Water Supply
Doughty Colorado Delta 27 Low Unsatisfactory 1888 Irrigation
Anderson Brothers #1 Colorado Mesa 27 Low Unsatisfactory 1940 Irrigation
Rancho Detention Basin Dam Nevada Clark 27 High Unsatisfactory 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
Bill Leavitt Reservoir Wyoming Big Horn 27 Low Unsatisfactory - Debris Control
Walnut Fork Dam Tennessee Henry 27 Low Unsatisfactory 1986
Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 11e Dam Texas McLennan 27 High Unsatisfactory 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Auds Creek WS SCS Site 8 A Dam Texas Lamar 27 High Unsatisfactory 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Sheepshed Detention Dam Montana Valley 27 Low Unsatisfactory 1954 Flood Risk Reduction
Cypress Creek #4 Dam Tennessee Weakley 27 High Unsatisfactory 1964
Wildwood Lake Dam No. 1 Indiana Putnam 27 Low Unsatisfactory 1975 Recreation
Richland Creek WS Str 3 Dam Mississippi Rankin 27 High Unsatisfactory 1983 Flood Risk Reduction
New City Lake Dam Texas Titus 27 High Unsatisfactory 1938 Irrigation
Bonita Lake Kentucky Boyd 27 High Unsatisfactory 1947 Recreation
Cypress Creek #12 Dam Tennessee Weakley 27 Significant Unsatisfactory 1962
Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 17 Dam Mississippi Chickasaw 27 Significant Unsatisfactory 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Bar-Bee Lake Colorado Routt 27 Low Unsatisfactory 1974 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Spring Lake Campground Wisconsin Marathon 27 Low Unsatisfactory 1974 Recreation
Nelson Mills Pond Dam Massachusetts Franklin 27 Significant Unsatisfactory 1937 Recreation
78 Ac Mcgill Dam Nevada White Pine 27 Low Unsatisfactory - Tailings
Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 83a Dam Texas Collin 27 High Unsatisfactory 1921 Flood Risk Reduction
Gull Wing Detention Dam Montana Phillips 27 Low Unsatisfactory 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Deerhaven Dam Mississippi Madison 27 High Unsatisfactory 1993 Recreation
Cole Colorado Grand 27 Low Unsatisfactory 1905 Irrigation
Whitetail Lake Dam Indiana Pike 27 Significant Unsatisfactory 1964 Recreation
Bel Air Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 27 High Unsatisfactory 1832 Recreation
Risdon Pond Dam Connecticut New Haven 27 Significant Unsatisfactory 1890 Water Supply
Hurt Lake Dam Mississippi Tippah 27 High Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Wolf Creek South Dakota Oglala Lakota 27 High Unsatisfactory 1965 Irrigation
Dam 33 Texas Coryell 26 Low Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Rock Canyon E.C. #1 Colorado Arapahoe 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Hotophia Creek Watershed Structure Y-10a-43 Dam Mississippi Panola 26 Significant Unsatisfactory 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
F-1 Dam Detention Basin Nevada Clark 26 High Unsatisfactory 2004 Flood Risk Reduction
Jmh Pond Dam South Carolina Anderson 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1958 Other
Lake Arrowhead Dam Virginia Stafford 26 High Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Mosher Big Lake Dam Texas Bandera 26 High Unsatisfactory 1942 Recreation
Abotlapoota Watershed Structure Y-34-13 Dam Mississippi Carroll 26 High Unsatisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Lady Marian Dam North Carolina McDowell 26 High Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Big Sandy Creek Watershed N-18 Colorado Elbert 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Martin Ribar Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Recreation
Barbee Lake Dam North Carolina Nash 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Irrigation

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.