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
Dam 34 Texas Coryell 25 Low Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Blancett Dam Kentucky Breckinridge 25 Significant Unsatisfactory 1964 Recreation
Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-03 Dam Mississippi Tate 25 Significant Unsatisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Anson County Wwtp Lower Dam (Sludge Lagoon) North Carolina Anson 25 High Unsatisfactory 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Florida Canyon Expansion Pond Dam Nevada Pershing 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1999 Other
Fernley Pond Dam #1 Nevada Lyon 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1954 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Gibson Pond Dam South Carolina Edgefield 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1964 Recreation
Greasy Creek WS Str Lt-1a-11 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 25 High Unsatisfactory 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Helen Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1965 Recreation
Holland Lake North Carolina Hoke 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 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
Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 82 Dam Texas Collin 25 High Unsatisfactory 1935 Flood Risk Reduction
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
Altura Colorado Clear Creek 24 Low Unsatisfactory 1904 Irrigation
Lake of Pines Dam Mississippi Jackson 24 Low Unsatisfactory 1955 Recreation
Kivett Lake Dam Indiana Morgan 24 Low Unsatisfactory 1969 Recreation
Lakewind Dam South Carolina Chesterfield 24 Low Unsatisfactory 1900 Recreation
Hyatt Colorado Jefferson 24 High Unsatisfactory 1863 Irrigation
Weber Dam Nebraska Holt 24 Low Unsatisfactory 1975 Other
Dam 24 Texas Coryell 24 Low Unsatisfactory 1998
Fish Creek #2 Colorado Gunnison 24 Significant Unsatisfactory 1906 Recreation
Wilson Pond Maine Franklin 24 High Unsatisfactory 1845 Recreation
Beaver Lake Dam Mississippi Lamar 24 Low Unsatisfactory 1968 Recreation
Carolina Lake Dam North Carolina Moore 24 Significant Unsatisfactory 1985 Recreation
Sanback Dam Michigan Ogemaw 24 Significant Unsatisfactory 1857 Other
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-18 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 24 Low Unsatisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
Sunnyside Lake Dam North Carolina Rutherford 24 High Unsatisfactory 1950 Recreation
Laurel Creek Dam Virginia Grayson 24 Low Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Suukjak Sep Wisconsin Monroe 24 Significant Unsatisfactory 1961 Recreation
Lake Brennand Colorado Gunnison 24 Low Unsatisfactory 1963 Water Supply
Heart Lake North Dike Colorado Garfield 24 Low Unsatisfactory 1953 Recreation
Killarney Dam Virginia Goochland 24 High Unsatisfactory - Recreation
L Galt #1 Dam Montana Rosebud 24 Low Unsatisfactory -
Cathcart Pond Dam South Carolina Fairfield 24 Low Unsatisfactory 1950 Recreation
Kenneth Treadway Dam South Carolina Laurens 24 Low Unsatisfactory 1963 Recreation
Harris Brothers and Boone #1 Colorado Archuleta 24 Low Unsatisfactory 1947 Irrigation
Cedar Hill Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 24 High Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Canoe Lake Dam Texas Fannin 24 High Unsatisfactory 1905 Recreation
Ea Fogles Pond Dam South Carolina Orangeburg 24 High Unsatisfactory 1950 Recreation
Blanchard Detention Dam X Montana Valley 24 Low Unsatisfactory 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
South Beaver Detention Dam Montana Valley 24 Low Unsatisfactory 1957 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hard Pan Detention Dam Montana Valley 24 Low Unsatisfactory 1954 Flood Risk Reduction
Windsor Colorado Denver 24 High Unsatisfactory 1892 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.