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
Davilas Ranch Dam Texas Bexar 14 High Unsatisfactory 1948
Mcfayden Lake North Carolina Cumberland 14 High Unsatisfactory 1970 Recreation
Elsie Dam Michigan Clinton 13 Low Unsatisfactory 1840 Recreation
Hamilton Dam Michigan Allegan 13 Low Unsatisfactory 1900 Recreation
Mahoona Dam Alaska Kodiak Island Borough 13 Low Unsatisfactory 1986 Hydroelectric
Custer West South Dakota Custer 13 High Unsatisfactory 1943 Recreation
Crystal Lake Dam Mississippi Harrison 13 Low Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Praters Pond Dam South Carolina Orangeburg 13 High Unsatisfactory 1965 Recreation
Robert Christman Pennsylvania Monroe 13 High Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Cochichewick River Dam Massachusetts Essex 13 Significant Unsatisfactory 1820
Westons Pond Dam South Carolina Richland 13 Low Unsatisfactory 1932 Recreation
Hager Pond Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 13 High Unsatisfactory 1710 Recreation
Suwannee River Sill Dam Georgia Charlton 13 Low Unsatisfactory 1960 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Big Rock Detention Dam Montana Valley 13 Low Unsatisfactory 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Lockville North Carolina Chatham 13 Low Unsatisfactory 1922 Hydroelectric
West Pond Outlet Dam Massachusetts Essex 13 Significant Unsatisfactory 1872 Recreation
George Lewis Pond Dam South Carolina Williamsburg 13 Low Unsatisfactory 1948 Recreation
Wright Dam No 2 Texas Webb 13 High Unsatisfactory 1911
A16 Pond Dam Illinois Williamson 13 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Lonesome Dove Land Company North Dam Louisiana Evangeline 13 Low Unsatisfactory 1940 Recreation
Hutaff Lake North Carolina Cumberland 13 High Unsatisfactory 1971 Recreation
Hideaway Pond Dam Virginia King George 13 Low Unsatisfactory 1983 Recreation
Brooks Lake Dam Mississippi Choctaw 12 Low Unsatisfactory 1965 Recreation
Woods Colorado Grand 12 Low Unsatisfactory 1921 Irrigation
Smith Pond Dam Mississippi Leake 12 Low Unsatisfactory 1958 Recreation
Gaddys Millpond South Carolina Marion 12 Low Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Radigan Wisconsin Douglas 12 High Unsatisfactory 1938 Recreation
Richard Randell Pond Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 12 Low Unsatisfactory — Recreation
East River Pool Dam Florida Wakulla 12 Low Unsatisfactory 1938 Other
Baldwin Fish Hatchery Dam Michigan Lake 12 Significant Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Lucille Shepard Dam South Carolina Williamsburg 12 Low Unsatisfactory 1952 Recreation
Mission Creek Dam Michigan Isabella 12 Low Unsatisfactory 1950 Recreation
Filippini Ranch Dam Nevada Lander 12 Low Unsatisfactory 1982 Irrigation
Farnums Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Essex 12 Low Unsatisfactory 1900 Recreation
Frye Pond Dam Massachusetts Essex 12 Significant Unsatisfactory 1932 Recreation
George Sciples Mill Pond Dam Mississippi Kemper 12 Low Unsatisfactory — Other
Hollywood Lake Louisiana East Feliciana 12 Low Unsatisfactory 1941 Recreation
Woodmark Community Pond Maryland Howard 12 Significant Unsatisfactory 1968 Recreation
Sherman Lakes Upper Dam North Carolina Harnett 12 High Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Rader Pond Dam Connecticut Litchfield 12 Significant Unsatisfactory — Recreation
West Virginia Company Dam South Carolina Charleston 12 Low Unsatisfactory 1968 Recreation
Zoo Lake No 1 Dam Texas Taylor 12 High Unsatisfactory 1966 Recreation
Owhi Washington Okanogan 12 High Unsatisfactory 1915 Irrigation
Windham 4h Lower Pond Dam Connecticut Windham 12 Significant Unsatisfactory 1920 Recreation
Little Valley Dam Nevada Washoe 12 Low Unsatisfactory 1912 Irrigation
Continental Lake Louisiana Bienville 12 Low Unsatisfactory 1950 Recreation
Highland Lakes Louisiana East Baton Rouge 12 Low Unsatisfactory 1945 Recreation
North Auburn Maine Androscoggin 12 High Unsatisfactory 1964 Water Supply
Zoo Lake No 2 Dam Texas Taylor 12 High Unsatisfactory 1927 Recreation
Caughmans Duck Pond Dam South Carolina Fairfield 12 Low Unsatisfactory 1963 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.