Browse Dams

1,071 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 1,071 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
Loch Mary Reservoir Dam Kentucky Hopkins 27 High Unsatisfactory 1950 Water Supply
Hurt Lake Dam Mississippi Tippah 27 High Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Cole Colorado Grand 27 Low Unsatisfactory 1905 Irrigation
New City Lake Dam Texas Titus 27 High Unsatisfactory 1938 Irrigation
Oso Largo Dam Arizona Graham 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Bonanza Dam Texas Montgomery 26 Significant Unsatisfactory 1963 Recreation
Martin Ribar Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Recreation
Lake Arrowhead Dam Virginia Stafford 26 High Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Clingan Dam Tennessee Cumberland 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1970
Rock Canyon E.C. #1 Colorado Arapahoe 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Cliff Dam Texas Dallas 26 High Unsatisfactory 1914 Flood Risk Reduction
Hidden Lake Dam Virginia Stafford 26 Significant Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Taylor Lake Dam North Carolina Lincoln 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1951 Irrigation
Hotophia Creek Watershed Structure Y-10a-43 Dam Mississippi Panola 26 Significant Unsatisfactory 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Mustang Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam Texas Concho 26 Significant Unsatisfactory 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Abotlapoota Watershed Structure Y-34-13 Dam Mississippi Carroll 26 High Unsatisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Robert Mosely Dam North Carolina Graham 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1986 Recreation
Grey Castle Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 26 Low Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Dam 33 Texas Coryell 26 Low Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Howard C. Davis Dam Nevada Washoe 26 Significant Unsatisfactory 1945 Irrigation
Pleasant Retreat Acres Dam Texas Smith 26 High Unsatisfactory 1972 Recreation
Ek Diversion No. 1 Dam Wyoming Natrona 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1958 Debris Control
Big Sandy Creek Watershed N-18 Colorado Elbert 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Hankins Pond Pennsylvania Wayne 26 High Unsatisfactory 1830 Recreation
Long Horn #1 Dam Montana Valley 26 Low Unsatisfactory —
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
Young's Lake North Carolina Cumberland 26 High Unsatisfactory 1993 Recreation
Pond 24 Georgia Chatham 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1968 Recreation
Okie Draw Dam Wyoming Natrona 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1964 Debris Control
Upper Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-6-17 Dam Mississippi Tippah 26 High Unsatisfactory 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Mosher Big Lake Dam Texas Bandera 26 High Unsatisfactory 1942 Recreation
Barbee Lake Dam North Carolina Nash 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Irrigation
Engineer Lake Louisiana Vernon 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam Texas Rockwall 25 High Unsatisfactory 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Fernley Pond Dam #1 Nevada Lyon 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1954 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Elk Neck State Park Dam Maryland Cecil 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1960 Recreation
Anson County Wwtp Lower Dam (Sludge Lagoon) North Carolina Anson 25 High Unsatisfactory 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Youth Camp Dam No. 2 Indiana Decatur 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Recreation
Blancett Dam Kentucky Breckinridge 25 Significant Unsatisfactory 1964 Recreation
Hittson Creek Dam New Mexico Quay 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1979 Recreation
Holland Lake North Carolina Hoke 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Recreation
Lake Helen Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1965 Recreation
Pine Knob Dam Kentucky Grayson 25 High Unsatisfactory 1930 Recreation
Dam 34 Texas Coryell 25 Low Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Bartmess Lake Dam Indiana Franklin 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Recreation
Greasy Creek WS Str Lt-1a-11 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 25 High Unsatisfactory 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Walnut Meadow Dam Kentucky Madison 25 Significant Unsatisfactory 1966 Recreation
Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-03 Dam Mississippi Tate 25 Significant Unsatisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
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.