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
Tidwell Dam Mississippi Warren 25 High Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Shreve Lake Dam Ohio Wayne 25 High Unsatisfactory 1962 Recreation
Larry Sossaman Dam 1 South Carolina Cherokee 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1950 Recreation
Calahan Colorado El Paso 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1963 Irrigation
Big Lake Dam Mississippi Calhoun 25 High Unsatisfactory 1955 Recreation
Craddock Lake Dam Mississippi Tishomingo 25 High Unsatisfactory 1980 Recreation
Whippoorwill Lake Dam Kentucky Franklin 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1963 Recreation
Bartmess Lake Dam Indiana Franklin 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Recreation
Pine Knob Dam Kentucky Grayson 25 High Unsatisfactory 1930 Recreation
Dam 34 Texas Coryell 25 Low Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-03 Dam Mississippi Tate 25 Significant Unsatisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Fernley Pond Dam #1 Nevada Lyon 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1954 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Anson County Wwtp Lower Dam (Sludge Lagoon) North Carolina Anson 25 High Unsatisfactory 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Blancett Dam Kentucky Breckinridge 25 Significant Unsatisfactory 1964 Recreation
Gibson Pond Dam South Carolina Edgefield 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1964 Recreation
Hittson Creek Dam New Mexico Quay 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1979 Recreation
Greasy Creek WS Str Lt-1a-11 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 25 High Unsatisfactory 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Holland Lake North Carolina Hoke 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Recreation
Lake Helen Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1965 Recreation
Coon Creek Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Walnut Meadow Dam Kentucky Madison 25 Significant Unsatisfactory 1966 Recreation
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-04 Dam Mississippi Carroll 25 Significant Unsatisfactory 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Chesapeake Bay Golf Club North East Dam Maryland Cecil 25 Significant Unsatisfactory 1990 Irrigation
Youth Camp Dam No. 2 Indiana Decatur 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Recreation
Elk Neck State Park Dam Maryland Cecil 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1960 Recreation
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam Texas Rockwall 25 High Unsatisfactory 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Bramkamp Colorado Adams 24 Low Unsatisfactory 1895 Irrigation
Drescher Colorado Moffat 24 Low Unsatisfactory 1904 Irrigation
Lake of Pines Dam Mississippi Jackson 24 Low Unsatisfactory 1955 Recreation
Altura Colorado Clear Creek 24 Low Unsatisfactory 1904 Irrigation
Kivett Lake Dam Indiana Morgan 24 Low Unsatisfactory 1969 Recreation
Lakewind Dam South Carolina Chesterfield 24 Low Unsatisfactory 1900 Recreation
Ned Painter Dam Nebraska Sioux 24 Low Unsatisfactory 1978 Irrigation
Dam 24 Texas Coryell 24 Low Unsatisfactory 1998
Weber Dam Nebraska Holt 24 Low Unsatisfactory 1975 Other
Hyatt Colorado Jefferson 24 High Unsatisfactory 1863 Irrigation
Beaver Lake Dam Mississippi Lamar 24 Low Unsatisfactory 1968 Recreation
Carolina Lake Dam North Carolina Moore 24 Significant Unsatisfactory 1985 Recreation
Fish Creek #2 Colorado Gunnison 24 Significant Unsatisfactory 1906 Recreation
Wilson Pond Maine Franklin 24 High Unsatisfactory 1845 Recreation
Suukjak Sep Wisconsin Monroe 24 Significant Unsatisfactory 1961 Recreation
Laurel Creek Dam Virginia Grayson 24 Low Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-18 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 24 Low Unsatisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Sanback Dam Michigan Ogemaw 24 Significant Unsatisfactory 1857 Other
Killarney Dam Virginia Goochland 24 High Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Heart Lake North Dike Colorado Garfield 24 Low Unsatisfactory 1953 Recreation
Lake Brennand Colorado Gunnison 24 Low Unsatisfactory 1963 Water Supply
Forest Lake Dam North Carolina Transylvania 24 High Unsatisfactory 1968 Recreation
L Galt #1 Dam Montana Rosebud 24 Low Unsatisfactory —
Kenneth Treadway Dam South Carolina Laurens 24 Low Unsatisfactory 1963 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.