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
Greystone Lake Missouri Buchanan 37 High Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 30 Dam Texas Parker 37 High Unsatisfactory 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Gladstone Lake Dam Missouri Boone 37 High Unsatisfactory 1986 Recreation
Comanche Harbor Lake Dam Texas Hood 37 High Unsatisfactory 1975 Recreation
Marlin New City Lake Dam Texas Falls 37 High Unsatisfactory 1949 Water Supply
Lower Hackett Dam Wyoming Natrona 37 Low Unsatisfactory 1967 Debris Control
Brex Lake Dam Missouri Boone 37 High Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 9 Dam Texas Erath 37 High Unsatisfactory 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Halverson Wisconsin Iowa 37 Low Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Wey Lake Dam Indiana Vigo 36 Low Unsatisfactory 1945 Recreation
Sanford Dam Michigan Midland 36 High Unsatisfactory 1925 Recreation
Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 14 Dam Texas Erath 36 High Unsatisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Sister Grove Creek WS SCS Site 38 Dam Texas Collin 36 High Unsatisfactory 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Middle Field 14 Reservoir Hawaii Maui 36 High Unsatisfactory 2006 Irrigation
Lora Young Dam North Carolina Transylvania 36 High Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Three Forks Dam Wyoming Natrona 36 Low Unsatisfactory 1954 Debris Control
Cooley Arizona Navajo 36 High Unsatisfactory 1963 Recreation
Western Lake Dam Texas Parker 36 Significant Unsatisfactory 1970 Recreation
Smallwood Dam Michigan Gladwin 36 High Unsatisfactory 1925 Recreation
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 34 Dam Texas Johnson 36 High Unsatisfactory 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Rock Water Hole Detention Dam Wyoming Washakie 36 Low Unsatisfactory 2003 Water Supply
South River Dam #19 Virginia Augusta 35 High Unsatisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
Wilson Colorado Huerfano 35 Low Unsatisfactory - Irrigation
Bachman Lake Dam Texas Dallas 35 High Unsatisfactory 1901 Water Supply
Bryan Lake Dam Kentucky Muhlenberg 35 High Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Mlsna Wisconsin Vernon 35 High Unsatisfactory 1956 Flood Risk Reduction
Kickapoo Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam Texas Coke 35 High Unsatisfactory 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Jack Dam Wyoming Natrona 35 Low Unsatisfactory 1971 Debris Control
Spotswood Drive Dam Virginia Orange 35 Low Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 29 Dam Texas McLennan 35 High Unsatisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
White Clay South Dakota Oglala Lakota 35 High Unsatisfactory 1936 Recreation
Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-12 Dam Mississippi Carroll 35 Low Unsatisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Fossil Dam Wyoming Natrona 35 Low Unsatisfactory 1966 Debris Control
Otter Lake Dam No 2 Kentucky Hopkins 35 High Unsatisfactory 1979 Recreation
Y T Ranch Colorado Mesa 35 High Unsatisfactory 1911 Recreation
Yelm Canal Dike Washington Thurston 35 High Unsatisfactory 1930 Hydroelectric
Little High Rock Dam Nevada Washoe 35 Low Unsatisfactory - Irrigation
Camp Wood Ymca Lake Hall Kansas Chase 35 Low Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Big Pike Dam Wyoming Natrona 35 Low Unsatisfactory 1965 Debris Control
Jordan #1 Dam West Virginia - 35 High Unsatisfactory 2012 Recreation
Alkali Dam Wyoming Fremont 35 Low Unsatisfactory 1964 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sunny Hill Farms Dam South Carolina Cherokee 35 Undetermined Unsatisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
Middle Dam Nevada Washoe 35 Significant Unsatisfactory - Irrigation
Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 4 Dam Texas Rockwall 35 High Unsatisfactory 1955 Flood Risk Reduction
Davis Lake Dam Missouri Howard 35 Low Unsatisfactory 1962 Recreation
Lake Mellie Jane Mississippi Greene 35 Significant Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 60 Dam Texas Hunt 34 Significant Unsatisfactory 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Green T Lake Dam Mississippi DeSoto 34 Undetermined Unsatisfactory 1957 Recreation
Upper Little River Maine Waldo 34 Significant Unsatisfactory 1910 Recreation
Caselton No 8 Dam Nevada Lincoln 34 Low Unsatisfactory 1960 Tailings

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.