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
Van Bruggen Reservoir Dam New Mexico Colfax 32 Low Unsatisfactory 1904 Irrigation
Josephine Maine Aroostook 31 High Unsatisfactory 1967 Hydroelectric
Rmg South Leach Pad Event Pond 4 Dam Nevada Nye 31 Low Unsatisfactory 2006 Other
Indian Creek WS Str Y-9a-08 Dam Mississippi Panola 31 High Unsatisfactory 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Badger Detention Colorado Mesa 31 Low Unsatisfactory 1957 Flood Risk Reduction
Lynx Dam Wyoming Natrona 31 Low Unsatisfactory 1956 Debris Control
Upper Prairie Goat Det. Dam Montana Dawson 31 Low Unsatisfactory 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lost Calf Detention Dam Montana Carter 31 Low Unsatisfactory 1966 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Caddo Creek Lake Dam Texas Henderson 31 High Unsatisfactory 1962 Recreation
Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 62 Dam Texas Hunt 31 High Unsatisfactory 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Brenda Dam Texas Wood 31 High Unsatisfactory 1956 Recreation
Platte Canyon Intake Colorado Jefferson 31 Low Unsatisfactory 1964 Water Supply
Ott Reservoir Colorado Fremont 31 Low Unsatisfactory 1895 Irrigation
Antelope Valley Dam No. 3 New Mexico Colfax 31 High Unsatisfactory 1920 Irrigation
January Detention Dam Montana Valley 31 Low Unsatisfactory 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Pecks Lower Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 31 Significant Unsatisfactory 1877
Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 79 Dam Texas Collin 31 High Unsatisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Rushing Springs Lake Dam Texas Montgomery 31 High Unsatisfactory 1963 Recreation
Lytle Lake Dam Texas Taylor 31 High Unsatisfactory 1897 Water Supply
Alkali Creek Dam South Dakota Butte 31 Low Unsatisfactory - Fish and Wildlife Pond
Phillips Dam North Carolina Graham 31 High Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Lake Linda Mississippi Warren 31 High Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Green Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam Texas Erath 31 High Unsatisfactory 1955 Flood Risk Reduction
Cone Mills Dam North Carolina Rutherford 31 Low Unsatisfactory 1900 Hydroelectric
C. G. Cozart Ec #1 Colorado Elbert 31 Low Unsatisfactory 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Asbury Dam Florida Clay 31 High Unsatisfactory 1965 Recreation
Cochran Lake Dam Georgia Cobb 31 High Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Maui Reservoir 14 Hawaii Maui 31 High Unsatisfactory 1913 Irrigation
Shrine Club Lake Dam South Carolina Cherokee 30 Low Unsatisfactory 1977 Recreation
Log Cabin Lake Dam Indiana Brown 30 High Unsatisfactory 1977 Recreation
Kelly Farm Pennsylvania Butler 30 Significant Unsatisfactory - Other
Upper Castanea Reservoir Pennsylvania Clinton 30 High Unsatisfactory 1869 Water Supply
R and G Lake Dam Texas Grayson 30 High Unsatisfactory 1912 Irrigation
Upper Canyon Oklahoma Comanche 30 High Unsatisfactory 1905 Recreation
Aaron Way Detention Basin Dam Nevada Clark 30 High Unsatisfactory 1992 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Peoga Lake Dam Indiana Johnson 30 High Unsatisfactory 1946
Longmont Reservoir Colorado Boulder 30 Low Unsatisfactory 1900 Water Supply
Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam Texas Brown 30 High Unsatisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Shaker Lake Dam Ohio Cuyahoga 30 High Unsatisfactory 1852 Recreation
Carpenter Lake Dam North Carolina Lincoln 30 High Unsatisfactory 1958 Recreation
Dean Springs Dam Wyoming Natrona 30 Low Unsatisfactory 1963 Debris Control
Madisonville Reservoir 2 Dam Kentucky Hopkins 30 High Unsatisfactory 1930 Recreation
Bernhart Pennsylvania Berks 30 High Unsatisfactory 1865 Recreation
Abotlapoota WS Str Y-34-15 Dam Mississippi Carroll 30 Low Unsatisfactory 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Connelly Dam North Carolina Jackson 30 High Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Maple Leaf Dam Kentucky Ohio 30 High Unsatisfactory 1953 Recreation
Leon Lake Colorado Mesa 30 High Unsatisfactory 1898 Irrigation
Mckee City Reservoir Kentucky Jackson 30 High Unsatisfactory 1964 Water Supply
Menager's Arizona Pima 30 High Unsatisfactory 1927 Flood Risk Reduction
Silver Hill Lake Dam Mississippi Greene 30 Significant 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.