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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.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Twin Lakes Dam Nebraska Seward 45 High Not Available 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Keuss Dam Missouri Washington 45 High Satisfactory 1999 Recreation
Rush Creek Structure No. 1-B Ohio Perry 45 High Fair 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Nantahala - Gated Spillway and 2 Fuseplugs North Carolina Macon 45 High Fair 1942 Hydroelectric
Durango Terminal Colorado La Plata 45 High Satisfactory 1954 Water Supply
Mcmullen Creek Oregon Josephine 45 High Unsatisfactory 1961 Recreation
Town Fork Creek WS Dam #7 North Carolina Stokes 45 High Fair 1981 Flood Risk Reduction
Sunnyside Mp 59.29 Reservoir Washington Benton 44 High Fair 2005 Irrigation
Arroyo Del Oso Detention Dam New Mexico Bernalillo 44 High Fair 1956 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Meadow Dam Texas Guadalupe 44 High Fair 1930 Hydroelectric
Baseline - East Colorado Boulder 44 High Satisfactory 1905 Irrigation
Lake My-Kee Dam Missouri Callaway 44 High Satisfactory 1977 Recreation
Lake Arthur California Placer 44 High Satisfactory 1909 Other
Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 21 Dam Texas Brown 44 High Fair 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Sharp Mountain Creek WS Str # 14 Georgia Pickens 44 High Fair 1957 Flood Risk Reduction
Cardinal Lake Dam Missouri Warren 44 High Satisfactory 2001
Malibou Lake Club California Los Angeles 44 High Satisfactory 1923 Water Supply
David Crockett Dam Tennessee Lawrence 44 High Satisfactory 1961
Seven Lakes Dam #4 North Carolina Moore 44 High Fair - Recreation
Willis River Dam #3 Virginia Buckingham 44 High Fair -
Sjwd Water District Rcc Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 44 High Satisfactory 1997 Water Supply
Clear Lake Dam Georgia White 44 High Poor - Recreation
Swift Creek Reservoir Dam Virginia Chesterfield 44 High Fair - Water Supply
Schamberville Number 1 Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 44 High Fair 1993 Recreation
Valley Creek WS SCS Site 4a Dam Texas Nolan 44 High Not Rated 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Sagamore Lake Dam Missouri Ste. Genevieve 44 High Not Rated 1980 Recreation
Willis River Dam #4 Virginia Buckingham 44 High Fair - Flood Risk Reduction
Bull Run Pennsylvania Westmoreland 44 High Satisfactory 1934 Flood Risk Reduction
Rainbow Dam Montana Cascade 44 High Satisfactory 1910 Hydroelectric
Seven Lakes Dam #3 North Carolina Moore 44 High Fair - Recreation
Altoona Wisconsin Eau Claire 44 High Satisfactory 1938 Recreation
Trinity Lake Dam Missouri Warren 44 High Satisfactory 1986 Recreation
Ellijay River W/S Str. #10 Dam Georgia Gilmer 44 High Poor 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Finger Lakes Dam South Missouri Boone 44 High Satisfactory - Recreation
SCS-Little Washita River Site-18 Oklahoma Comanche 44 High Fair 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Newtown (Pa-621) Pennsylvania Bucks 44 High Fair 1980 Flood Risk Reduction
Johnson Creek (Crook) Oregon Crook 44 High Fair 1951 Irrigation
Kytc Bioretention Dam Kentucky Kenton 44 High Fair 2010 Flood Risk Reduction
Roanoke Creek Dam # 72a Virginia Charlotte 44 High Satisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Alice Dam 1 Nebraska Scotts Bluff 44 High Not Available 1912 Irrigation
Clear Fork Reservoir Dam Ohio Richland 44 High Poor 1949 Water Supply
Carter Lake Oklahoma Marshall 44 High Fair 1936 Water Supply
Candlewood Dam Tennessee Hardeman 44 High Satisfactory 1976
Lake Creek Montana Lincoln 44 High Satisfactory 1917 Hydroelectric
Geist Reservoir Dam Indiana Marion 44 High Fair 1944 Water Supply
Skinner Clearwell California Riverside 44 High Satisfactory 1991 Water Supply
Buck Creek FRS 4 Kentucky Lincoln 44 High Poor 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Highlandtown Lake Dam Ohio Columbiana 44 High Poor 1966 Recreation
Mcminn Lake #1 Dam Missouri Bollinger 44 High Satisfactory 2013
Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam Texas Grayson 44 High Satisfactory 1988 Flood Risk Reduction

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.