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
Clingan Dam Tennessee Cumberland 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1970
Barbee Lake Dam North Carolina Nash 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Irrigation
Young's Lake North Carolina Cumberland 26 High Unsatisfactory 1993 Recreation
Upper Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-6-17 Dam Mississippi Tippah 26 High Unsatisfactory 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Hankins Pond Pennsylvania Wayne 26 High Unsatisfactory 1830 Recreation
Long Horn #1 Dam Montana Valley 26 Low Unsatisfactory -
Grey Castle Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 26 Low Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Hotophia Creek Watershed Structure Y-10a-43 Dam Mississippi Panola 26 Significant Unsatisfactory 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Rock Canyon E.C. #1 Colorado Arapahoe 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
Hidden Lake Dam Virginia Stafford 26 Significant Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Jmh Pond Dam South Carolina Anderson 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1958 Other
Ek Diversion No. 1 Dam Wyoming Natrona 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1958 Debris Control
Taylor Lake Dam North Carolina Lincoln 26 High Unsatisfactory 1951 Irrigation
Oso Largo Dam Arizona Graham 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Darke Co. Wildlife Area Pond No. 5 Dam Ohio Darke 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1966 Recreation
Hitts Lake Dam Texas Smith 26 High Unsatisfactory 1945 Irrigation
Okie Draw Dam Wyoming Natrona 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1964 Debris Control
Mosher Big Lake Dam Texas Bandera 26 High Unsatisfactory 1942 Recreation
Engineer Lake Louisiana Vernon 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Pine Knob Dam Kentucky Grayson 25 High Unsatisfactory 1930 Recreation
Elk Neck State Park Dam Maryland Cecil 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1960 Recreation
Shreve Lake Dam Ohio Wayne 25 High Unsatisfactory 1962 Recreation
Big Lake Dam Mississippi Calhoun 25 High Unsatisfactory 1955 Recreation
Craddock Lake Dam Mississippi Tishomingo 25 High Unsatisfactory 1980 Recreation
Burgess Lake Dam North Carolina Jackson 25 Significant Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-04 Dam Mississippi Carroll 25 Significant Unsatisfactory 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-03 Dam Mississippi Tate 25 Significant Unsatisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Holden Dam North Carolina Caldwell 25 High Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Blancett Dam Kentucky Breckinridge 25 Significant Unsatisfactory 1964 Recreation
Coon Creek Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Chesapeake Bay Golf Club North East Dam Maryland Cecil 25 Significant Unsatisfactory 1990 Irrigation
Clement Dam North Carolina Caldwell 25 High Unsatisfactory 1961 Recreation
Hill Lake Dam Mississippi Prentiss 25 Significant Unsatisfactory 2017 Recreation
Gibson Pond Dam South Carolina Edgefield 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1964 Recreation
Fernley Pond Dam #1 Nevada Lyon 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1954 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Tidwell Dam Mississippi Warren 25 High Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Lake Helen Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1965 Recreation
Creek Lake Dam Indiana Fountain 25 Low Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Pabco Dam Tailings Pond 7 Nevada Clark 25 Low Unsatisfactory 2003 Tailings
Fenn Dam New Hampshire Grafton 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1984 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
Lake Piomingo Dam Mississippi Lee 25 High Unsatisfactory 1967 Recreation
Andrew Jackson Boy Scout Dam Mississippi Copiah 25 Low Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Whippoorwill Lake Dam Kentucky Franklin 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1963 Recreation
Morrison Colorado Dolores 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1961 Irrigation
Borge Wisconsin Juneau 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Recreation
Richard Allen Dam North Carolina Cherokee 25 Significant Unsatisfactory 1981 Recreation

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.