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
Arrington Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 12 High Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Mckellars Lake (Upper) North Carolina Cumberland 12 High Unsatisfactory 1972 Recreation
Sabrina Lake West Dike Massachusetts Norfolk 12 High Unsatisfactory 1870 Recreation
Route One Pond West Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 11 Low Unsatisfactory — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Stoney Creek Dam Texas Dallas 11 Significant Unsatisfactory —
Beaver Creek 3 Wisconsin Juneau 11 Low Unsatisfactory 1935 Irrigation
Liberty Dam Michigan Jackson 11 Significant Unsatisfactory 1848 Recreation
Wheeler Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 11 Significant Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Trout Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampden 11 Low Unsatisfactory 1920 Recreation
Dunbar Dam Tennessee Montgomery 11 Low Unsatisfactory 1950
Patrill Hollow Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 11 Low Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Lake Washington Dam New Jersey Passaic 11 Low Unsatisfactory 1930 Recreation
Eagle Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 11 Low Unsatisfactory 1920 Recreation
Lower Millpond Dam Massachusetts Essex 11 Low Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Quail Ridge Lake Dam Mississippi Hancock 11 Low Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Bog Hot Reservoir Dam Nevada Humboldt 11 Low Unsatisfactory — Irrigation
Sullivan Colorado Weld 11 Low Unsatisfactory 1905 Irrigation
Rudy'S Dam Montana Carter 11 Low Unsatisfactory 1932 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Children's Lake Pennsylvania Cumberland 11 Significant Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Hall Creek Dam Maryland Cecil 11 Significant Unsatisfactory 1930 Recreation
Camp Kinderland Dam Massachusetts Hampden 11 Low Unsatisfactory 1950 Recreation
Joe Phillips Pond Dam South Carolina Lexington 11 Low Unsatisfactory 1910 Recreation
Carson City South Storage Ponds Dam Nevada Carson City 11 Low Unsatisfactory — Other
Pilgrim Lake Dam Texas Atascosa 11 High Unsatisfactory 1914 Recreation
Desert Meadows Reservoir Dam Oregon Harney 11 Low Unsatisfactory 1913 Irrigation
Mcgrady Dam South Carolina Colleton 10 High Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Nobels Millpond Dam North Carolina Lenoir 10 Low Unsatisfactory 1850 Other
Andrews Sewer Pond Dam South Carolina Georgetown 10 Low Unsatisfactory 1960 Other
Yerington No 2 Dam Nevada Lyon 10 Significant Unsatisfactory — Tailings
Townline Creek Flooding Dam Michigan Clare 10 Low Unsatisfactory 1968 Recreation
Box Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 10 Low Unsatisfactory 1800 Recreation
Yerington Bb Dam Nevada Lyon 10 Low Unsatisfactory — Tailings
Farmers Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 10 Significant Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Webb Dam South Carolina Orangeburg 10 Low Unsatisfactory 1957 Recreation
Mile Brook Dam Massachusetts Essex 10 Low Unsatisfactory — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Branford Creek Dam South Carolina Beaufort 10 Low Unsatisfactory 1927 Recreation
C W Downer Pond Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 10 Low Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Hunts Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 10 Significant Unsatisfactory 1920 Flood Risk Reduction
Ballibay Pennsylvania Bradford 10 Significant Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Ulmer Brook Maine Hancock 10 Significant Unsatisfactory 1981 Recreation
Hillcrest Pond Louisiana St. Tammany 10 Low Unsatisfactory 1964 Recreation
Reynolds Run Virginia Caroline 10 Significant Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Essex 10 Significant Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Julia M Jones Dam South Carolina Hampton 10 Low Unsatisfactory 1957 Recreation
Dogwood Lake Dam South Carolina Sumter 10 Low Unsatisfactory 1850 Recreation
Lehman Lake Pennsylvania Pike 10 High Unsatisfactory 1890 Recreation
Antelope Dam Colorado Jackson 10 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Cypress Creek Y-19a-15 Mississippi Yalobusha 10 High Unsatisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Monument Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 10 High Unsatisfactory — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
O'Neal Lake Dam Michigan Emmet 10 Low Unsatisfactory 1954 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.