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.

Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Intrepid Potash West Plant Dam New Mexico Eddy 68 Significant Unsatisfactory 1978 Tailings
Sayersbrook Dam Missouri Washington 67 High Unsatisfactory 1971 Recreation
Julesburg #2 Colorado Sedgwick 67 High Unsatisfactory 1910 Irrigation
Warner Gap Hollow Dam Maryland Washington 65 High Unsatisfactory 1902 Water Supply
Ferry Creek Oregon Curry 65 High Unsatisfactory 1966 Water Supply
Little King Ranch Colorado Grand 65 High Unsatisfactory 1968 Recreation
Greenbrier State Park Dam & Dike Maryland Washington 64 High Unsatisfactory 1965 Recreation
Lake Stingray Dam Missouri Camden 64 Significant Unsatisfactory 2000 Recreation
Lake Linganore Maryland Frederick 63 High Unsatisfactory 1972 Recreation
West Fork Kickapoo 1 Wisconsin Vernon 63 High Unsatisfactory 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Oglala South Dakota Oglala Lakota 62 High Unsatisfactory 1941 Recreation
Tellico Dam Tennessee Monroe 62 High Unsatisfactory 1914
Stillwell New York Orange 62 High Unsatisfactory 1948 Water Supply
Grass Valley Colorado Garfield 61 High Unsatisfactory 1892 Irrigation
Fruita #2 Colorado Mesa 60 Significant Unsatisfactory 1959 Water Supply
Matheson Colorado Grand 60 Significant Unsatisfactory 1951 Irrigation
Lake Wauwanoka Dam Missouri Jefferson 60 High Unsatisfactory 1942 Recreation
Beckwith Colorado Pueblo 60 High Unsatisfactory 1911 Irrigation
Vouga Colorado Saguache 60 High Unsatisfactory 1978 Irrigation
Hominy Lake Oklahoma Creek 60 High Unsatisfactory 1956 Recreation
Scholl Colorado Grand 59 Significant Unsatisfactory 1964 Irrigation
Atkisson Reservoir Maryland Harford 59 High Unsatisfactory 1942 Water Supply
Toketee Oregon Douglas 58 High Unsatisfactory 1949 Hydroelectric
Big Creek #2 (Upper) Oregon Lincoln 58 High Unsatisfactory 1970 Water Supply
Daves Pond Dam South Carolina York 58 Low Unsatisfactory 1998 Recreation
Echo Canyon Dam Nevada Lincoln 58 High Unsatisfactory 1970 Recreation
Davis (Hawley Lake) Arizona Apache 58 High Unsatisfactory 1956 Recreation
Fishing Creek Dam Maryland Frederick 58 High Unsatisfactory 1925 Water Supply
Khani Dam Missouri St. Charles 57 High Unsatisfactory 2001
Secord Dam Michigan Gladwin 57 High Unsatisfactory 1925 Hydroelectric
Edenville Dam Michigan Gladwin 57 High Unsatisfactory 1924 Recreation
Hess Creek Dam Alaska Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area 56 Significant Unsatisfactory 1946 Water Supply
Lorelei Lake #2 Dam Missouri Lafayette 54 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Recreation
San Mateo Lake Dam New Mexico Cibola 53 High Unsatisfactory 1935 Irrigation
Cone Reservoir Alabama Calhoun 53 High Unsatisfactory 1968 Recreation
Old Mill Lake Dam North Carolina Caldwell 53 High Unsatisfactory — Other
Miller Colorado Adams 53 Low Unsatisfactory 2008 Water Supply
Libby Brook Maine Aroostook 53 High Unsatisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Wailuku Water Reservoir 10 Maui 52 High Unsatisfactory 1951 Irrigation
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-17 Dam Mississippi Carroll 52 High Unsatisfactory 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Zuni Lake Dam Missouri Crawford 51 High Unsatisfactory 1977 Recreation
Trailwood West Lake Dam Mississippi Forrest 51 Low Unsatisfactory 2006 Recreation
Grand Falls Maine — 50 High Unsatisfactory 1915 Hydroelectric
Indian Creek WS Str Y-9a-14 Dam Mississippi Panola 50 High Unsatisfactory 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Porzeinski Lake Dam Missouri St. Francois 50 High Unsatisfactory —
Waxhoma Lake Oklahoma Osage 50 High Unsatisfactory 1955 Water Supply
Penrose Colorado El Paso 50 High Unsatisfactory 1917 Irrigation
Sister Grove Creek WS SCS Site 24 Dam Texas Grayson 50 High Unsatisfactory 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Rito Hondo Colorado Hinsdale 50 High Unsatisfactory 1956 Recreation
Tapawingo Lake Dam Missouri St. Louis 49 High Unsatisfactory — 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.