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
Upper Dry Fork Montana Sanders 40 High Unsatisfactory 1940 Irrigation
Stigler Lake Oklahoma Haskell 40 High Unsatisfactory 1939 Water Supply
Blair Lake Dam Missouri Pike 40 High Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Smith Colorado Jefferson 40 High Unsatisfactory 1908 Irrigation
Buntyn Creek Watershed Structure Y-16a-4 Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 40 High Unsatisfactory 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 4b Dam Texas Rockwall 40 High Unsatisfactory 1955 Flood Risk Reduction
Turkey Creek Dam Louisiana Franklin 40 Low Unsatisfactory 1953 Recreation
Elkhorn Lake Dam Kentucky Letcher 40 High Unsatisfactory 1912 Water Supply
Richard Warne Fld Ret Colorado Elbert 40 Low Unsatisfactory 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Skeel Colorado Denver 40 High Unsatisfactory 1900 Recreation
Willis Lake Dam North Carolina Burke 40 Significant Unsatisfactory 1955 Recreation
Melrose Wisconsin Jackson 40 Significant Unsatisfactory 1864 Recreation
Valley No. 1 Colorado El Paso 40 High Unsatisfactory 1901 Recreation
Green Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam Texas Erath 40 High Unsatisfactory 1955 Flood Risk Reduction
Kool Breeze Ridge Dam Missouri Perry 39 High Unsatisfactory 1976 Recreation
Yarboro Dam Texas Grimes 39 High Unsatisfactory 1910 Recreation
Coon Creek 23 Wisconsin Monroe 39 Low Unsatisfactory 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Evans Lake Missouri Camden 39 High Unsatisfactory 1988 Recreation
Mcnab Dam Montana Valley 39 Low Unsatisfactory 2003
Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 5a Dam Texas Rockwall 39 High Unsatisfactory 1955 Flood Risk Reduction
Tufa Stone Arizona Gila 39 High Unsatisfactory 1944 Flood Risk Reduction
Williams Pennsylvania Adams 39 Significant Unsatisfactory 1981 Irrigation
Melvin Stinson Lake Dam Kentucky Todd 39 High Unsatisfactory 1958 Recreation
Timber Creek Lake Dam Missouri Jefferson 39 High Unsatisfactory 1982
Big Piney Lake Dam Tennessee Hickman 39 Significant Unsatisfactory 1990
Cat Track Dam Wyoming Park 39 Low Unsatisfactory 2003 Other
Alameda Dam New Mexico Doña Ana 38 Low Unsatisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
Olsen #1 Colorado Eagle 38 Low Unsatisfactory -
Gutshot Detention Dam Montana Valley 38 Low Unsatisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Gladewater Dam Texas Upshur 38 High Unsatisfactory 1952 Water Supply
Sister Grove Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam Texas Collin 38 High Unsatisfactory 1952 Flood Risk Reduction
North Las Vegas Detention Basin Dam Nevada Clark 38 High Unsatisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
Henry River Dam North Carolina Burke 38 High Unsatisfactory 1902 Hydroelectric
South Lake Dam Texas Jones 38 High Unsatisfactory 1939 Water Supply
Pressmans Home Dam Tennessee Hawkins 38 High Unsatisfactory 1938
Beechwood Lake Dam Missouri Stone 38 Significant Unsatisfactory 2004
Forest Lake Dam North Carolina Rutherford 38 Significant Unsatisfactory 1963 Recreation
Snyder Creek Det Dam X Wyoming Fremont 38 High Unsatisfactory 2003 Flood Risk Reduction
East Fork Clarks River FRS 28a Kentucky Marshall 38 High Unsatisfactory 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Token Lake Dam Missouri Franklin 38 High Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Rowlett Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam Texas Collin 38 High Unsatisfactory 1957 Flood Risk Reduction
Tcj Landco Dam Missouri Crawford 38 High Unsatisfactory 2006 Recreation
Dragert Lake Dam Texas Henderson 38 High Unsatisfactory 1962 Irrigation
Bushee Creek Dam Nevada Pershing 38 Low Unsatisfactory 1979 Irrigation
Glass Lake Reserve, LLC Missouri Camden 38 High Unsatisfactory 2002 Recreation
English Bench Watershed Site 9 Iowa Allamakee 38 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Marlin New City Lake Dam Texas Falls 37 High Unsatisfactory 1949 Water Supply
Halverson Wisconsin Iowa 37 Low Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Lower Hackett Dam Wyoming Natrona 37 Low Unsatisfactory 1967 Debris Control
Brex Lake Dam Missouri Boone 37 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.