Browse Dams

1,134 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 1,134 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
Baldwin Fish Hatchery Dam Michigan Lake 12 Significant Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Frye Pond Dam Massachusetts Essex 12 Significant Unsatisfactory 1932 Recreation
Lightning W Ranch Dams Nevada Washoe 12 Significant Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Killingly Pond Dam Connecticut Windham 12 Significant Unsatisfactory 1900 Other
North Auburn Maine Androscoggin 12 High Unsatisfactory 1964 Water Supply
Hasen Pond Dam Connecticut Fairfield 12 Significant Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Sherman Lakes Upper Dam North Carolina Harnett 12 High Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Arrington Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 12 High Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Sabrina Lake West Dike Massachusetts Norfolk 12 High Unsatisfactory 1870 Recreation
Windham 4h Lower Pond Dam Connecticut Windham 12 Significant Unsatisfactory 1920 Recreation
Raymond ‘Red’ Moriarty Dam At Lake Wyola Massachusetts Franklin 12 High Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Rader Pond Dam Connecticut Litchfield 12 Significant Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Beaver Creek 3 Wisconsin Juneau 11 Low Unsatisfactory 1935 Irrigation
Dewey Parker Dam No 2 Nevada Washoe 11 Low Unsatisfactory 1945 Irrigation
Bog Hot Reservoir Dam Nevada Humboldt 11 Low Unsatisfactory - Irrigation
Dunbar Dam Tennessee Montgomery 11 Low Unsatisfactory 1950
Lake Washington Dam New Jersey Passaic 11 Low Unsatisfactory 1930 Recreation
Bull Creek No 1 Dam Nevada White Pine 11 Low Unsatisfactory - Irrigation
Sullivan Colorado Weld 11 Low Unsatisfactory 1905 Irrigation
Trout Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampden 11 Low Unsatisfactory 1920 Recreation
Patrill Hollow Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 11 Low Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Quail Ridge Lake Dam Mississippi Hancock 11 Low Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Lower Millpond Dam Massachusetts Essex 11 Low Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Rudy's Dam Montana Carter 11 Low Unsatisfactory 1932 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Camp Kinderland Dam Massachusetts Hampden 11 Low Unsatisfactory 1950 Recreation
Stoney Creek Dam Texas Dallas 11 Significant Unsatisfactory -
Joe Phillips Pond Dam South Carolina Lexington 11 Low Unsatisfactory 1910 Recreation
Desert Meadows Reservoir Dam Oregon Harney 11 Low Unsatisfactory 1913 Irrigation
Liberty Dam Michigan Jackson 11 Significant Unsatisfactory 1848 Recreation
Pilgrim Lake Dam Texas Atascosa 11 High Unsatisfactory 1914 Recreation
Hall Creek Dam Maryland Cecil 11 Significant Unsatisfactory 1930 Recreation
Wheeler Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 11 Significant Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Eagle Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 11 Low Unsatisfactory 1920 Recreation
Salmon Lake Maine Kennebec 11 High Unsatisfactory 1896 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Children's Lake Pennsylvania Cumberland 11 Significant Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Reynolds Run Virginia Caroline 10 Significant Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Nobels Millpond Dam North Carolina Lenoir 10 Low Unsatisfactory 1850 Other
Weyants Pond New York Orange 10 Low Unsatisfactory -
Union Mill Georgia Richmond 10 Low Unsatisfactory 1903 Recreation
Lower Cragston Lake New York Orange 10 High Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Lake I Dam Virginia Suffolk 10 Low Unsatisfactory - Water Supply
Hillcrest Pond Louisiana St. Tammany 10 Low Unsatisfactory 1964 Recreation
C W Downer Pond Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 10 Low Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Box Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 10 Low Unsatisfactory 1800 Recreation
Andrews Sewer Pond Dam South Carolina Georgetown 10 Low Unsatisfactory 1960 Other
Mcgrady Dam South Carolina Colleton 10 High Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Townline Creek Flooding Dam Michigan Clare 10 Low Unsatisfactory 1968 Recreation
Webb Dam South Carolina Orangeburg 10 Low Unsatisfactory 1957 Recreation
Branford Creek Dam South Carolina Beaufort 10 Low Unsatisfactory 1927 Recreation
Mile Brook Dam Massachusetts Essex 10 Low Unsatisfactory - Fish and Wildlife Pond

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.