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
Corn Creek South Dakota Mellette 20 High Unsatisfactory — Irrigation
Remington Pond New York Jefferson 20 Low Unsatisfactory 1923 Recreation
Freeland #4 Colorado Huerfano 19 Low Unsatisfactory 1909 Irrigation
Aqua Fria Colorado Jackson 19 Low Unsatisfactory 1944 Irrigation
Bruntz Dam Nebraska Saline 19 Low Unsatisfactory 1960 Other
Buckingham County Dam #2 Virginia Buckingham 19 High Unsatisfactory — Other
Headley Colorado Morgan 19 Low Unsatisfactory 1964 Irrigation
Catfish Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 19 Low Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Claribell #11 Dam Montana Garfield 19 Low Unsatisfactory —
Spring Ridge Place Dam Mississippi Yazoo 19 High Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Kansas Wabaunsee 19 Significant Unsatisfactory — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Beard Lake Dam North Carolina Randolph 19 High Unsatisfactory 1965 Recreation
Collin Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 19 High Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Melstone Detention Dam Montana Musselshell 19 High Unsatisfactory 2003 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Chicken Springs Dam North Carolina Rowan 19 High Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Garner Lake Dam Texas Wood 19 High Unsatisfactory 1945 Irrigation
Valana K Reservoir No. 1 Colorado Pitkin 19 Significant Unsatisfactory 1972 Recreation
Gh Southerland Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 19 Low Unsatisfactory 1964 Recreation
Mcgee Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 19 High Unsatisfactory — Recreation
North Fork Plug Dam Montana Valley 19 Low Unsatisfactory —
Leroy George Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 19 High Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Lakewood Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 19 High Unsatisfactory 1959 Recreation
Hamms Detention Dam Montana Valley 19 Low Unsatisfactory 1957 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Culver Colorado Larimer 19 Low Unsatisfactory 1881 Irrigation
Badger Detention Dam Montana Valley 19 Low Unsatisfactory 1938 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lori Detention Dam Montana Valley 19 Low Unsatisfactory 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Herbert Hicks Dam 1 Florida Escambia 19 High Unsatisfactory 1968 Recreation
Walter Vinson Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 19 High Unsatisfactory 1994 Recreation
North Beaver Detention Dam Montana Valley 19 Low Unsatisfactory 1957 Flood Risk Reduction
Springwood Lake Dam South Carolina Richland 19 High Unsatisfactory 1954 Recreation
Double Crossing Detention Dam Montana Valley 19 Low Unsatisfactory 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Lower Long Lake Colorado Jefferson 19 High Unsatisfactory 1939 Water Supply
Persimmon Creek Structure Y-21-09 Dam Mississippi Calhoun 19 High Unsatisfactory 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
City Lake No 2 Dam Texas Sabine 19 High Unsatisfactory 1957 Recreation
Dry Lake Arizona Graham 19 High Unsatisfactory 1935 Recreation
Pond 29 Georgia Chatham 19 Low Unsatisfactory 1985 Recreation
Lake Wallace Dam South Carolina Marlboro 19 High Unsatisfactory 1955 Irrigation
Brooklyn New Hampshire Coos 19 Significant Unsatisfactory 1919 Hydroelectric
Crawley Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 19 Significant Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Maywood Subdivision - Woodland Lake Dam Mississippi DeSoto 19 High Unsatisfactory 1948 Recreation
Water Treatment Plant North Carolina Cumberland 19 Low Unsatisfactory 1976 Water Supply
Upstream-Water Treatment Plant North Carolina Cumberland 19 Low Unsatisfactory 1941 Water Supply
Sequoyah Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 18 Undetermined Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Fuesz Colorado Phillips 18 Low Unsatisfactory 1947 Irrigation
Julesburg #1a Colorado Logan 18 High Unsatisfactory 1910 Irrigation
Schuhmacher Dam Nebraska Dawes 18 Low Unsatisfactory 1964 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
State Stock #7 Colorado Cheyenne 18 Low Unsatisfactory 1939 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Greenland L&C Stockwater Colorado Douglas 18 Low Unsatisfactory 1950 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Warren Hood Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 18 Low Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Clarksville Upground Reservoir Ohio Clinton 18 Significant Unsatisfactory 1949

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.