Browse Dams

1,074 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 1,074 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
Melrose Wisconsin Jackson 40 Significant Unsatisfactory 1864 Recreation
Elkhorn Lake Dam Kentucky Letcher 40 High Unsatisfactory 1912 Water Supply
Buntyn Creek Watershed Structure Y-16a-4 Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 40 High Unsatisfactory 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Stigler Lake Oklahoma Haskell 40 High Unsatisfactory 1939 Water Supply
Valley No. 1 Colorado El Paso 40 High Unsatisfactory 1901 Recreation
Coon Creek 23 Wisconsin Monroe 39 Low Unsatisfactory 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Yarboro Dam Texas Grimes 39 High Unsatisfactory 1910 Recreation
Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 5a Dam Texas Rockwall 39 High Unsatisfactory 1955 Flood Risk Reduction
Evans Lake Missouri Camden 39 High Unsatisfactory 1988 Recreation
Mcnab Dam Montana Valley 39 Low Unsatisfactory 2003
Williams Pennsylvania Adams 39 Significant Unsatisfactory 1981 Irrigation
Tufa Stone Arizona Gila 39 High Unsatisfactory 1944 Flood Risk Reduction
Timber Creek Lake Dam Missouri Jefferson 39 High Unsatisfactory 1982
Cat Track Dam Wyoming Park 39 Low Unsatisfactory 2003 Other
Kool Breeze Ridge Dam Missouri Perry 39 High Unsatisfactory 1976 Recreation
Melvin Stinson Lake Dam Kentucky Todd 39 High Unsatisfactory 1958 Recreation
Gutshot Detention Dam Montana Valley 38 Low Unsatisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Olsen #1 Colorado Eagle 38 Low Unsatisfactory —
Snyder Creek Det Dam X Wyoming Fremont 38 High Unsatisfactory 2003 Flood Risk Reduction
English Bench Watershed Site 9 Iowa Allamakee 38 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dragert Lake Dam Texas Henderson 38 High Unsatisfactory 1962 Irrigation
Pressmans Home Dam Tennessee Hawkins 38 High Unsatisfactory 1938
Beechwood Lake Dam Missouri Stone 38 Significant Unsatisfactory 2004
Token Lake Dam Missouri Franklin 38 High Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Henry River Dam North Carolina Burke 38 High Unsatisfactory 1902 Hydroelectric
East Fork Clarks River FRS 28A Kentucky Marshall 38 High Unsatisfactory 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
South Lake Dam Texas Jones 38 High Unsatisfactory 1939 Water Supply
Tcj Landco Dam Missouri Crawford 38 High Unsatisfactory 2006 Recreation
Glass Lake Reserve, LLC Missouri Camden 38 High Unsatisfactory 2002 Recreation
Alameda Dam New Mexico Doña Ana 38 Low Unsatisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Sister Grove Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam Texas Collin 38 High Unsatisfactory 1952 Flood Risk Reduction
Comanche Harbor Lake Dam Texas Hood 37 High Unsatisfactory 1975 Recreation
Greystone Lake Missouri Buchanan 37 High Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-09a Dam Mississippi Carroll 37 High Unsatisfactory 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Little Caddo Creek Lake Dam Texas Henderson 37 Significant Unsatisfactory 1992 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Halverson Wisconsin Iowa 37 Low Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Marlin New City Lake Dam Texas Falls 37 High Unsatisfactory 1949 Water Supply
Reser Dam Montana Blaine 37 Low Unsatisfactory 1980 Recreation
R. Johnson Swt & Ec #1 Colorado Elbert 37 Low Unsatisfactory 1977 Flood Risk Reduction
Lower Hackett Dam Wyoming Natrona 37 Low Unsatisfactory 1967 Debris Control
Brex Lake Dam Missouri Boone 37 High Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Gladstone Lake Dam Missouri Boone 37 High Unsatisfactory 1986 Recreation
Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 30 Dam Texas Parker 37 High Unsatisfactory 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Gilbert Run Dam 3 (Jameson Dam) Maryland Charles 37 High Unsatisfactory 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 34 Dam Texas Johnson 36 High Unsatisfactory 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Lora Young Dam North Carolina Transylvania 36 High Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Rock Water Hole Detention Dam Wyoming Washakie 36 Low Unsatisfactory 2003 Water Supply
Lytle Lake Dam Texas Taylor 36 High Unsatisfactory 1897 Water Supply
Cooley Arizona Navajo 36 High Unsatisfactory 1963 Recreation
Sanford Dam Michigan Midland 36 High Unsatisfactory 1925 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.