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
Wayside Pond Dam & Dike Massachusetts Worcester 8 Significant Unsatisfactory 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Leavines Property Dam Louisiana Rapides 8 Low Unsatisfactory 1963 Recreation
Bynum Canal North Carolina Chatham 8 Significant Unsatisfactory 1874 Hydroelectric
Lippincott Ski Ii Dam Nevada Douglas 8 Low Unsatisfactory 1998 Recreation
Peach Creek Dam Texas Montgomery 8 High Unsatisfactory 1953 Recreation
Canal Embankment and Structures South Carolina Richland 8 Significant Unsatisfactory 1882 Hydroelectric
Smith Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 8 Low Unsatisfactory 1928 Recreation
Upper Whittimore Georgia Richmond 8 Low Unsatisfactory 1942 Recreation
Lower Leitner Pond Georgia Richmond 8 Low Unsatisfactory 1907 Recreation
Wild Acres Pond No. 2 Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 8 Significant Unsatisfactory 1970 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Crocker Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 7 Low Unsatisfactory 1900 Recreation
Leach Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 7 Low Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Cusky Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 7 Significant Unsatisfactory - Recreation
A H Randall Milling Dam Michigan Calhoun 7 Low Unsatisfactory 1836 Other
Lakewood Pond Dam South Carolina Clarendon 7 Low Unsatisfactory 1955 Recreation
Winnemucca Lagoon Dam #5 Nevada Humboldt 7 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Other
Dam 38 Texas Bell 7 Low Unsatisfactory -
Purdy (Stump Pond) Pennsylvania Susquehanna 7 Low Unsatisfactory 1919 Recreation
Aquarena Dam Texas Hays 7 Significant Unsatisfactory 1849 Recreation
North Show Pool Dam Michigan Schoolcraft 7 Low Unsatisfactory 1937
Wilkins Pond New York Orange 7 Low Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Minott Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 7 Significant Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Morel Lake Louisiana Beauregard 7 Low Unsatisfactory 1952 Water Supply
Sabrina Lake North Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 6 Significant Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Kicking Horse Dike #2 Montana Lake 6 Undetermined Unsatisfactory 1930 Irrigation
Kicking Horse Dike #3 Montana Lake 6 Undetermined Unsatisfactory 1930 Irrigation
Hart Pond Dam Connecticut Litchfield 5 Significant Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Huffstetler Pond Dam South Carolina Lexington 5 High Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Pablo North Dike Montana Lake 5 High Unsatisfactory 1912 Irrigation
Aspen Lake Maryland Carroll 0 Significant Unsatisfactory -
Allen Park Dam Lower North Carolina Wake 0 High Unsatisfactory - Other
Transfer Station Lagoons Dam New Hampshire Merrimack 0 Significant Unsatisfactory - Other
Roland Dam North Carolina McDowell 0 High Unsatisfactory 2025 Recreation
Brent Road (Sgl 151) Pennsylvania Mercer 0 Significant Unsatisfactory -

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.