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
Chuquatonchee WS Str 07 Dam Mississippi Chickasaw 43 High Unsatisfactory 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Prewitt Colorado Washington 43 High Unsatisfactory 1912 Irrigation
Julesburg #3 Colorado Sedgwick 43 High Unsatisfactory 1910 Irrigation
Oktibbeha County Lake Dam Mississippi Oktibbeha 43 High Unsatisfactory 1965 Recreation
Haiku Reservoir Hawaii Maui 43 High Unsatisfactory 1904 Irrigation
Victor #2 Colorado Teller 43 Significant Unsatisfactory 1897 Water Supply
Caldwell Lake Dam South Carolina York 43 High Unsatisfactory 1963 Recreation
Baylor Lake Dam Texas Childress 43 High Unsatisfactory 1950 Recreation
Mud River FRS No 27 Kentucky Logan 43 Significant Unsatisfactory 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Saint John Idaho Oneida 43 High Unsatisfactory 1918 Irrigation
Spring Fork Lake Dam Missouri Pettis 43 High Unsatisfactory 1925 Water Supply
Upper Raintree Lake Dam Texas Upshur 42 High Unsatisfactory 1970 Recreation
Arnolds Lake Dam North Carolina Lee 42 Significant Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Wings Lower Lake Dam Missouri Washington 42 High Unsatisfactory 1996 Recreation
Lone Mountain Detention Basin Dam Nevada Clark 42 High Unsatisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
Canyon Lake Dam Texas Parker 42 High Unsatisfactory 1965 Recreation
Clouse Lake Dam North Carolina Yancey 42 High Unsatisfactory 1978 Recreation
Sister Grove Creek WS SCS Site 24 Dam Texas Grayson 42 High Unsatisfactory 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 30 Dam Texas Grayson 42 High Unsatisfactory 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Summit - Main Dam Colorado Montezuma 42 High Unsatisfactory 1905 Irrigation
Piiholo 50 Mg Reservoir Hawaii Maui 42 High Unsatisfactory 1971 Water Supply
Garden Valley 10 Wisconsin Buffalo 42 Low Unsatisfactory 1966 Debris Control
Lake Scarborough Dam Texas Coleman 42 High Unsatisfactory 1924 Water Supply
Franktown Parker Fplg-2 Colorado Douglas 42 Low Unsatisfactory 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Ryerson Station Pennsylvania Greene 42 High Unsatisfactory 1960 Recreation
Contee Main Settling Pond Maryland Prince George's 41 High Unsatisfactory 1973 Tailings
Bootleg Arizona Navajo 41 High Unsatisfactory 1965 Recreation
North Shore Lake Dam North Carolina Transylvania 41 Significant Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-18 Dam Mississippi Carroll 41 Low Unsatisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Forest Haven Lake Missouri Jackson 41 High Unsatisfactory 1981 Recreation
Iowa Creek Dam Nevada Lander 41 Significant Unsatisfactory - Irrigation
Flagler Colorado Kit Carson 41 High Unsatisfactory 1965 Recreation
Sullivan Lake Dam Missouri Callaway 41 Low Unsatisfactory 1977 Recreation
Paluxy River WS SCS Site 11 Dam Texas Erath 41 High Unsatisfactory 1980 Flood Risk Reduction
Puu Opae Reservoir Hawaii Kauai 41 Low Unsatisfactory 1930 Irrigation
Apishapa Colorado Las Animas 41 High Unsatisfactory 1892 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Sandy Creek Missouri Lincoln 41 High Unsatisfactory 2012 Recreation
Mckinley Clay Colorado Huerfano 41 Low Unsatisfactory 1911 Irrigation
Lower Barnes Reservoir Dam Texas Morris 41 High Unsatisfactory 1944
Willis Lake Dam North Carolina Burke 40 Significant Unsatisfactory 1955 Recreation
Madison Mine Main Dam Missouri Madison 40 High Unsatisfactory 1950 Tailings
Green Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam Texas Erath 40 High Unsatisfactory 1955 Flood Risk Reduction
Buntyn Creek Watershed Structure Y-16a-4 Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 40 High Unsatisfactory 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Possum Hollow Dam Missouri Crawford 40 Low Unsatisfactory 1973 Recreation
Stigler Lake Oklahoma Haskell 40 High Unsatisfactory 1939 Water Supply
Smith Colorado Jefferson 40 High Unsatisfactory 1908 Irrigation
Lake Monroe Dam Virginia King George 40 High Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Indian Run Pennsylvania Berks 40 High Unsatisfactory 1890 Water Supply
Melrose Wisconsin Jackson 40 Significant Unsatisfactory 1864 Recreation
Elkhorn Lake Dam Kentucky Letcher 40 High Unsatisfactory 1912 Water Supply

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.