Browse Dams
17,049 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 17,049 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.
| Name | State | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betsie Branch Refuse Impoundment | Kentucky | Bell | 191 | High | Not Available | - | Tailings |
| Bouquet Canyon | California | Los Angeles | 190 | High | Fair | 1934 | Water Supply |
| Casad Dam | Washington | Kitsap | 190 | High | Fair | 1956 | Water Supply |
| Guayo Dam | Puerto Rico | Adjuntas | 190 | High | Poor | 1956 | Hydroelectric |
| Neversink Reservoir Dam | New York | Sullivan | 190 | High | Satisfactory | 1953 | Water Supply |
| Coal Refuse Disposal Facility No. 1 | West Virginia | Upshur | 190 | High | Not Available | - | Tailings |
| Middle Fork Impoundment | Kentucky | Martin | 190 | High | Not Available | - | Tailings |
| Cherry Creek Dam | Colorado | Arapahoe | 189 | High | Not Available | 1953 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Gainer Memorial | Rhode Island | Providence | 189 | High | Fair | 1926 | Water Supply |
| Kinross Gold Kettle River Tailings Dam | Washington | Ferry | 189 | High | Satisfactory | 1994 | Tailings |
| Number 7 | Arizona | Pima | 189 | High | Not Available | - | Tailings |
| Clarence Cannon Dam | Missouri | Ralls | 188 | High | Not Available | 1983 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Allatoona Dam | Georgia | Bartow | 188 | High | Not Available | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dos Bocas Dam | Puerto Rico | Arecibo | 188 | High | Satisfactory | 1942 | Hydroelectric |
| Stone Canyon | California | Los Angeles | 188 | High | Satisfactory | 1924 | Water Supply |
| Walnut Canyon | California | Orange | 187 | High | Satisfactory | 1968 | Water Supply |
| Priest Rapids | Washington | Grant | 187 | High | Fair | 1961 | Hydroelectric |
| Waterbury | Vermont | Washington | 187 | High | Poor | 1938 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Morris Sheppard Dam | Texas | Palo Pinto | 187 | High | Fair | 1941 | Irrigation |
| Harriman | Vermont | Windham | 186 | High | Satisfactory | 1924 | Hydroelectric |
| Isabella Dam | California | Kern | 185 | High | Not Available | 1953 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Meeks Cabin Dam | Wyoming | Uinta | 185 | High | Not Available | 1971 | Irrigation |
| Austrian | California | Santa Clara | 185 | High | Satisfactory | 1950 | Water Supply |
| Mine No 84 - Pond 6 Main | Pennsylvania | Washington | 185 | High | Satisfactory | 1980 | Other |
| Youghiogheny Dam | Pennsylvania | Fayette | 184 | High | Not Available | 1944 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Copper Basin | California | San Bernardino | 184 | High | Satisfactory | 1938 | Water Supply |
| Barker Meadow | Colorado | Boulder | 184 | High | Satisfactory | 1909 | Hydroelectric |
| Hidden Dam | California | Madera | 184 | High | Not Available | 1975 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| East Branch Dam | Pennsylvania | Elk | 184 | High | Not Available | 1952 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Landfill No. 2 Dam | Virginia | Alleghany | 184 | High | Satisfactory | - | Other |
| Savage River Dam | Maryland | Garrett | 184 | High | Satisfactory | 1952 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Blue Ridge Dam | Georgia | Fannin | 183 | High | Not Available | 1930 | Hydroelectric |
| Gilboa Dam | New York | Schoharie | 183 | High | Satisfactory | 1926 | Water Supply |
| Terrace | Colorado | Conejos | 183 | High | Fair | 1912 | Irrigation |
| Black Canyon Diversion Dam | Idaho | Gem | 183 | High | Not Available | 1924 | Hydroelectric |
| Bee Tree Lake Dam | North Carolina | Buncombe | 182 | High | Satisfactory | 1927 | Water Supply |
| Sly Park | California | El Dorado | 182 | High | Satisfactory | 1955 | Water Supply |
| Newell | California | Santa Cruz | 182 | High | Satisfactory | 1960 | Water Supply |
| North Hartland Dam | Vermont | Windsor | 182 | High | Not Available | 1961 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| New Upper San Leandro | California | Alameda | 182 | High | Satisfactory | 1977 | Other |
| Painted Rock Dam - Saddle Dike 1 | Arizona | Maricopa | 181 | High | Not Available | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Brookville Dam | Indiana | Franklin | 181 | High | Not Available | 1974 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Painted Rock Dam | Arizona | Maricopa | 181 | High | Not Available | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Morena | California | San Diego | 181 | High | Poor | 1912 | Water Supply |
| Porcupine | Utah | Cache | 181 | High | Satisfactory | 1962 | Irrigation |
| Caesar Creek Dam | Ohio | Warren | 180 | High | Not Available | 1976 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Caesar Creek Dam - Saddle Dike 2 | Ohio | Warren | 180 | High | Not Available | 1976 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Spillway Dam | Oregon | Clackamas | 180 | High | Fair | 1962 | Water Supply |
| Shaver Lake Dam | California | Fresno | 180 | High | Satisfactory | 1927 | Hydroelectric |
| Jackson Gulch Dam | Colorado | Montezuma | 180 | High | Not Available | 1949 | Irrigation |
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.