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
Lake Wade Dam North Carolina Rockingham 15 Low Unsatisfactory 1960 Recreation
Rolling Hills Dam Texas Waller 15 High Unsatisfactory 1961 Recreation
Manawa Dam Wisconsin Waupaca 15 Low Unsatisfactory 1920 Hydroelectric
Robin Hood Lake Number 2 Dam Mississippi Rankin 15 Undetermined Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Alamoosook Lake Maine Hancock 15 High Unsatisfactory 1930 Recreation
Lowes Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Lake Florence Dam South Carolina Aiken 15 High Unsatisfactory 1960 Recreation
Gristmill Pond Maine Penobscot 15 Low Unsatisfactory 1978 Hydroelectric
Crout Pond Dam South Carolina Lexington 15 Low Unsatisfactory 1938 Recreation
Fishers Lake Dam North Carolina Haywood 15 High Unsatisfactory 1920 Recreation
Oknoname 111036 Oklahoma Okmulgee 15 Undetermined Unsatisfactory 1940 Other
South Axolotl Lake Dam Montana Madison 15 Low Unsatisfactory —
Winter Oaks Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 15 Low Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Willowwood Subdivison Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 15 Undetermined Unsatisfactory 1978 Recreation
Leaburg Canal and Forebay Oregon Lane 15 High Unsatisfactory 1930 Hydroelectric
Home Ranch Canyon Dam Nevada Washoe 15 High Unsatisfactory — Irrigation
Senatobia Lakes Subdivision Dam Mississippi Tate 15 Low Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Chandler'S Mill Dam Virginia Westmoreland 15 High Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Barrett Park Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Mckiethan Lake North Carolina Hoke 15 Low Unsatisfactory 1936 Recreation
Richardson Lake Dam North Carolina Randolph 15 High Unsatisfactory 1951 Recreation
South Lake Dam Mississippi Lowndes 15 High Unsatisfactory 1955 Recreation
Lake Martha Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 15 Low Unsatisfactory 1960 Recreation
Indian Acres of The Chesapeake Bay (Holly Drive) Maryland Cecil 15 Low Unsatisfactory 1973 Recreation
Tremont Mill Pond Massachusetts Plymouth 15 High Unsatisfactory 1845 Hydroelectric
Tucker Community Lake Mississippi Neshoba 15 Low Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Lake Georgena New York Orange 15 Low Unsatisfactory 1913
Kin Bineola New Mexico San Juan 15 Significant Unsatisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Sr607 Rocky Ford Road/Lazaretto Creek Dam Virginia Nottoway 15 Undetermined Unsatisfactory — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Dupre Pond South Carolina Richland 14 Low Unsatisfactory 1940 Recreation
Wykert #2 Colorado Weld 14 Low Unsatisfactory 1964 Irrigation
Gaston Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 14 Significant Unsatisfactory 1915 Recreation
Patch Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 14 High Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Bartlett Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 14 Significant Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Cedar Creek Wyoming Crook 14 Low Unsatisfactory 1969 Irrigation
Lake Plymouth Dam New Jersey Sussex 14 Significant Unsatisfactory 1951 Recreation
Dam 39 Texas Coryell 14 Significant Unsatisfactory —
Bayles Pond Louisiana Union 14 Low Unsatisfactory 1967 Other
Weber Dam 1 Nebraska Saline 14 Low Unsatisfactory 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Borderland State Park Dam No. 2 Massachusetts Norfolk 14 Low Unsatisfactory 1940 Recreation
Highlands Falls Cc Dam North Carolina Macon 14 Significant Unsatisfactory 1967 Recreation
Lababidi Lake Dam Ohio Summit 14 Significant Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Bobby Gressette Dam South Carolina Calhoun 14 Low Unsatisfactory 1965 Recreation
Smoots Pond Virginia Caroline 14 High Unsatisfactory 1949 Recreation
Alkali Detention Dam Montana Valley 14 Low Unsatisfactory 1958 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Tepee Detention Dam Montana Valley 14 Low Unsatisfactory 1958 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Turner Lake Dam Mississippi Prentiss 14 High Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Lake Jean/Gilbert Pond Florida Leon 14 High Unsatisfactory 1951 Recreation
Bowies Pond Virginia Caroline 14 High Unsatisfactory 1940 Recreation
J R Powell Dam South Carolina Kershaw 14 Low Unsatisfactory 1955 Recreation

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.