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
Ware Shoals South Carolina Greenwood 24 Significant Unsatisfactory 1905 Hydroelectric
Wilson Pond Maine Franklin 24 High Unsatisfactory 1845 Recreation
Camp Fretterd Miltary Reservation Dam Maryland Baltimore 24 Low Unsatisfactory 1967 Water Supply
Piney Woods Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 24 High Unsatisfactory 1949 Recreation
Sunnyside Lake Dam North Carolina Rutherford 24 High Unsatisfactory 1950 Recreation
Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch Lake Colorado Elbert 24 Low Unsatisfactory 1955 Flood Risk Reduction
Allen South Dakota Bennett 24 High Unsatisfactory 1961 Recreation
Reservoir #2 Oklahoma Pittsburg 23 Low Unsatisfactory 1954 Recreation
Tulley Lake Arkansas Jefferson 23 Low Unsatisfactory 1943 Recreation
Dam 41 Texas Coryell 23 Significant Unsatisfactory -
Raysville Dam Indiana Henry 23 Undetermined Unsatisfactory 1920 Recreation
Roberts Creek Dam Nevada Eureka 23 Low Unsatisfactory 1957 Irrigation
Cushing Dam Nebraska Hitchcock 23 Low Unsatisfactory 1980 Other
Julesburg #1 Colorado Logan 23 High Unsatisfactory 1910 Irrigation
Leveque Dam Virginia Albemarle 23 Undetermined Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Beaver Dam Virginia Louisa 23 Undetermined Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Woodville Trace Lake Dam Mississippi Lamar 23 Low Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Heil Dam Michigan Gladwin 23 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Recreation
Rimrock Dam Tennessee White 23 Low Unsatisfactory 1976 Recreation
Burnt Corn WS Str 1 Dam Mississippi Madison 23 Low Unsatisfactory 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Rainbow Lakes # 5 Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 23 Low Unsatisfactory 1977 Recreation
Blackfoot Detention Dam Montana Carter 23 Low Unsatisfactory 1959 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hurricane Detention Dam Montana Valley 23 Low Unsatisfactory 1957 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Tomahawk Detention Dam Montana Valley 23 Low Unsatisfactory 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Joe Gunn Gregory Lake Dam Kentucky Logan 23 Low Unsatisfactory 1963 Recreation
Logan Jct. Detention Dam Wyoming Fremont 23 Low Unsatisfactory 1952 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Clark Lake Dam Texas Webb 23 High Unsatisfactory 1917 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lake Simonds Dam Texas Dallas 23 High Unsatisfactory 1962 Water Supply
Nisbet Pond Dam 1 South Carolina Lancaster 23 Low Unsatisfactory 1956 Recreation
Marlin Old City Lake Dam Texas Falls 23 High Unsatisfactory 1922 Water Supply
Brick City Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 23 High Unsatisfactory - Recreation
James A Thompson Dam 1 South Carolina Chester 23 High Unsatisfactory 1950 Recreation
Zuber Draw Site 2 Dam New Mexico Chaves 23 High Unsatisfactory 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
North Spanish Springs Flood Detention Facility Dam Nevada Washoe 23 High Unsatisfactory 2007 Flood Risk Reduction
Saline Lake Dam Louisiana Winn 23 High Unsatisfactory 1960 Recreation
Wildwood Mountain Dam North Carolina Macon 23 High Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Tamarack Lake A (Pa-461a) Pennsylvania Crawford 23 High Unsatisfactory 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Christine Colorado Eagle 23 Significant Unsatisfactory 1966 Recreation
Martin Seepage #2 Colorado Larimer 22 Low Unsatisfactory 1968 Irrigation
Haymes Storage Colorado El Paso 22 Low Unsatisfactory 1887 Recreation
Pond 1 Georgia Long 22 Low Unsatisfactory 1964 Recreation
Smith Lake Kansas Leavenworth 22 Low Unsatisfactory 1942 Recreation
Moser Lake Dam Indiana Wells 22 Low Unsatisfactory 1960 Recreation
Wyatt Lake North Carolina Cumberland 22 Low Unsatisfactory 1969 Recreation
Andrews Church Lake North Carolina Cumberland 22 Low Unsatisfactory 1968 Recreation
Slack and Weiss Colorado Jackson 22 Low Unsatisfactory 1890 Irrigation
Grand Mesa #1 Colorado Mesa 22 Significant Unsatisfactory 1887 Irrigation
Grove Creek #1 Colorado Mesa 22 Low Unsatisfactory 1894 Irrigation
Signal #1 Colorado Adams 22 Significant Unsatisfactory 1890 Irrigation
Israel River Dam New Hampshire Coos 22 Low Unsatisfactory 1981 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.