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
Grand Mesa #1 Colorado Mesa 22 Significant Unsatisfactory 1887 Irrigation
Livery Pond Dam North Carolina Henderson 22 Significant Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Arrowhead Lake Dam Mississippi Union 22 High Unsatisfactory 1947 Recreation
Signal #1 Colorado Adams 22 Significant Unsatisfactory 1890 Irrigation
Israel River Dam New Hampshire Coos 22 Low Unsatisfactory 1981 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Bulger Dam Texas Taylor 22 High Unsatisfactory 1923 Other
Haymes Storage Colorado El Paso 22 Low Unsatisfactory 1887 Recreation
Arcadia Woods Lake Dam South Carolina Richland 22 High Unsatisfactory 1937 Recreation
Moccasin Detention Dam Montana Valley 22 Low Unsatisfactory 1957 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Grove Creek #1 Colorado Mesa 22 Low Unsatisfactory 1894 Irrigation
Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-20-02 Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 22 Low Unsatisfactory 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Mill Creek WS Str Lt-14b-1 Dam Mississippi Union 22 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Conroe Forest Dam Texas Montgomery 22 High Unsatisfactory 1959 Recreation
Will Bond INCorporated Pond Dam Mississippi DeSoto 22 High Unsatisfactory 1960 Recreation
Pond 1 Georgia Long 22 Low Unsatisfactory 1964 Recreation
Charles Harris Dam North Carolina Ashe 22 High Unsatisfactory 1950 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Twin Lake Estates East Lake Dam Texas Medina 22 High Unsatisfactory 1964 Recreation
Smith Lake Kansas Leavenworth 22 Low Unsatisfactory 1942 Recreation
Sapphire Valley Golf Course Dam North Carolina Jackson 22 High Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Wyatt Lake North Carolina Cumberland 22 Low Unsatisfactory 1969 Recreation
Lake Jefferson New York Sullivan 22 High Unsatisfactory 1927 Hydroelectric
Madisonville Reservoir 1 Dam Kentucky Hopkins 22 High Unsatisfactory 1930 Recreation
Andrews Church Lake North Carolina Cumberland 22 Low Unsatisfactory 1968 Recreation
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 1b Dam Texas Rockwall 22 High Unsatisfactory 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Stetter Dam Nebraska Cherry 21 Low Unsatisfactory 1987 Other
Camp Red Mill Lake Dam Indiana LaPorte 21 Significant Unsatisfactory 1833 Recreation
Openwood Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 21 Undetermined Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Brandonville Pumping Station Pennsylvania Schuylkill 21 Significant Unsatisfactory 1900 Recreation
Kramer Pond Minnesota Todd 21 Significant Unsatisfactory — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lakemont Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 21 High Unsatisfactory 1930 Recreation
Big Creek #1 (Lower) Oregon Lincoln 21 High Unsatisfactory 1951 Water Supply
Parrs Pond 2 South Carolina Newberry 21 Low Unsatisfactory 1963 Recreation
West Fork Sand Coulee Dam Wyoming Park 21 Low Unsatisfactory 2003 Other
Grub Detention Dam Montana Valley 21 Low Unsatisfactory 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Bogue WS Str Y-30-095 Dam Mississippi Montgomery 21 High Unsatisfactory 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Camp Detention Dam Montana Valley 21 Low Unsatisfactory 1954 Flood Risk Reduction
Skeeter Detention Dam Montana Valley 21 Low Unsatisfactory 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Homestead Retention Dam Montana Prairie 21 Low Unsatisfactory 1964 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
L.P.Hill Dam #3 Florida Columbia 21 High Unsatisfactory 1954 Irrigation
Lobella Detention Dam Montana Dawson 21 Low Unsatisfactory 1956 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Snowden Pond Maryland Prince George's 21 Low Unsatisfactory 1947 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Half Barrel Detention Dam Montana Valley 21 Low Unsatisfactory 1956 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Oil Mill Lake Dam Texas Falls 21 High Unsatisfactory 1930 Recreation
Maywood Subdivision - Shahkoka Dam Mississippi DeSoto 21 High Unsatisfactory 1948 Recreation
Pond 28 Georgia Liberty 21 Low Unsatisfactory 1986 Recreation
Sand Creek Detention Basin No. 2 Colorado El Paso 21 Low Unsatisfactory 2009 Flood Risk Reduction
Silver Crystal Dam Kentucky Jefferson 21 Significant Unsatisfactory 1950 Recreation
Old City Lake Dam Texas Titus 21 High Unsatisfactory 1910 Recreation
Hurley Lake North Carolina Harnett 21 Low Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-03 Dam Mississippi Carroll 21 Significant Unsatisfactory 1966 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.