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.

Clear
Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Robert Mosely Dam North Carolina Graham 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1986 Recreation
Hitts Lake Dam Texas Smith 26 High Unsatisfactory 1945 Irrigation
Grey Castle Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 26 Low Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Long Horn #1 Dam Montana Valley 26 Low Unsatisfactory -
Quinn Dam Kentucky Hancock 26 High Unsatisfactory 1952 Other
Pond 24 Georgia Chatham 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1968 Recreation
Barbee Lake Dam North Carolina Nash 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Irrigation
Jmh Pond Dam South Carolina Anderson 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1958 Other
Hankins Pond Pennsylvania Wayne 26 High Unsatisfactory 1830 Recreation
Darke Co. Wildlife Area Pond No. 5 Dam Ohio Darke 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1966 Recreation
Dam 33 Texas Coryell 26 Low Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Lake Cliff Dam Texas Dallas 26 High Unsatisfactory 1914 Flood Risk Reduction
Taylor Lake Dam North Carolina Lincoln 26 High Unsatisfactory 1951 Irrigation
Upper Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-6-17 Dam Mississippi Tippah 26 High Unsatisfactory 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Ek Diversion No. 1 Dam Wyoming Natrona 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1958 Debris Control
Pleasant Retreat Acres Dam Texas Smith 26 High Unsatisfactory 1972 Recreation
Lake Bonanza Dam Texas Montgomery 26 Significant Unsatisfactory 1963 Recreation
Oso Largo Dam Arizona Graham 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Arrowhead Dam Virginia Stafford 26 High Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Okie Draw Dam Wyoming Natrona 26 Low Unsatisfactory 1964 Debris Control
Mosher Big Lake Dam Texas Bandera 26 High Unsatisfactory 1942 Recreation
Lady Marian Dam North Carolina McDowell 26 High Unsatisfactory - Recreation
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
Elk Neck State Park Dam Maryland Cecil 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1960 Recreation
Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 82 Dam Texas Collin 25 High Unsatisfactory 1935 Flood Risk Reduction
Youth Camp Dam No. 2 Indiana Decatur 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Recreation
Chesapeake Bay Golf Club North East Dam Maryland Cecil 25 Significant Unsatisfactory 1990 Irrigation
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-04 Dam Mississippi Carroll 25 Significant Unsatisfactory 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Walnut Meadow Dam Kentucky Madison 25 Significant Unsatisfactory 1966 Recreation
Coon Creek Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Holland Lake North Carolina Hoke 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Recreation
Lake Helen Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1965 Recreation
Greasy Creek WS Str Lt-1a-11 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 25 High Unsatisfactory 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
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
Florida Canyon Expansion Pond Dam Nevada Pershing 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1999 Other
Anson County Wwtp Lower Dam (Sludge Lagoon) North Carolina Anson 25 High Unsatisfactory 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-03 Dam Mississippi Tate 25 Significant Unsatisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Blancett Dam Kentucky Breckinridge 25 Significant Unsatisfactory 1964 Recreation
Dam 34 Texas Coryell 25 Low Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Pine Knob Dam Kentucky Grayson 25 High Unsatisfactory 1930 Recreation
Lake Piomingo Dam Mississippi Lee 25 High Unsatisfactory 1967 Recreation
Big Lake Dam Mississippi Calhoun 25 High Unsatisfactory 1955 Recreation
Morris Colorado Routt 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1903 Irrigation
Southwood Lodge Lake Dam Mississippi Adams 25 Low Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Whippoorwill Lake Dam Kentucky Franklin 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1963 Recreation
Holden Dam North Carolina Caldwell 25 High Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Borge Wisconsin Juneau 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Recreation
Mana Reservoir Hawaii Kauai 25 High Unsatisfactory 1905 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.