Browse Dams
16,901 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 16,901 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albeni Falls Dam | Idaho | Bonner | 180 | High | Not Available | 1955 | Hydroelectric |
| Jackson Gulch Dam | Colorado | Montezuma | 180 | High | Not Available | 1949 | Irrigation |
| Mackenzie Dam | Texas | Briscoe | 180 | High | Not Rated | 1974 | Water Supply |
| Shaver Lake | California | Fresno | 180 | High | Satisfactory | 1927 | Hydroelectric |
| Caesar Creek Dam - Saddle Dike 3 | 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 |
| Scott's Run Cinder Barrier | West Virginia | Kanawha | 179 | High | Satisfactory | 1955 | Tailings |
| Bear Creek Dam | Colorado | Jefferson | 179 | High | Not Available | 1979 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Wolf Creek | North Carolina | Jackson | 178 | High | Satisfactory | 1955 | Hydroelectric |
| Mad River Flood Control Dam | Connecticut | Litchfield | 178 | High | Satisfactory | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Round Valley South Dam | New Jersey | Hunterdon | 178 | High | Poor | 1961 | Water Supply |
| Cambria Slurry Pond #4 | Pennsylvania | Cambria | 178 | High | Fair | — | Other |
| Cabinet Gorge | Idaho | Bonner | 177 | High | Satisfactory | 1952 | Hydroelectric |
| Kinzua Dam | Pennsylvania | Warren | 177 | High | Not Available | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Currant Creek Dam | Utah | Wasatch | 177 | High | Not Available | 1975 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Upper Chiquita | California | Orange | 177 | High | Satisfactory | 2012 | Water Supply |
| Beltzville Dam | Pennsylvania | Carbon | 177 | High | Not Available | 1969 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Cannonsville Dam | New York | Delaware | 175 | High | Satisfactory | 1964 | Water Supply |
| Wynoochee | Washington | Grays Harbor | 175 | High | Satisfactory | 1972 | Water Supply |
| Indian Pond | Maine | Somerset | 175 | High | Satisfactory | 1955 | Hydroelectric |
| Cherokee Dam | Tennessee | Jefferson | 175 | High | Not Available | 1941 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Liberty Dam | Maryland | Baltimore | 175 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1953 | Water Supply |
| Falcon Dam | Texas | Starr | 175 | High | Fair | 1953 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Paradise | California | Butte | 175 | High | Satisfactory | 1957 | Water Supply |
| North Saluda Reservoir Dam | South Carolina | Greenville | 175 | High | Satisfactory | 1956 | Water Supply |
| Scotts Flat | California | Nevada | 175 | High | Fair | 1948 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Wanship Dam | Utah | Summit | 175 | High | Not Available | 1957 | Irrigation |
| Wheeler Dam | Alabama | Lauderdale | 175 | High | Not Available | 1936 | Hydroelectric |
| Salmon Creek | Alaska | City and Borough of Juneau | 175 | High | Satisfactory | 1914 | Hydroelectric |
| Bowman Main | California | Nevada | 175 | High | Satisfactory | 1926 | Irrigation |
| Tims Ford Dam | Tennessee | Franklin | 175 | High | Not Available | 1970 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Clinton Gulch | Colorado | Summit | 175 | High | Satisfactory | 1977 | Water Supply |
| New Croton Reservoir Dam | New York | Westchester | 174 | High | Satisfactory | 1906 | Water Supply |
| Swan Lake | Alaska | Ketchikan Gateway Borough | 174 | High | Satisfactory | 1984 | Hydroelectric |
| Walter Bouldin | Alabama | Elmore | 174 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | Hydroelectric |
| Mason Dam | Oregon | Baker | 173 | High | Not Available | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Silver Jack Dam | Colorado | Gunnison | 173 | High | Not Available | 1971 | Irrigation |
| Cedar Cliff | North Carolina | Jackson | 173 | High | Fair | 1952 | Hydroelectric |
| Wood Creek Lake Dam | Kentucky | Laurel | 172 | High | Fair | 1969 | Water Supply |
| Virginia Ranch | California | Yuba | 172 | High | Satisfactory | 1963 | Irrigation |
| Big Cliff Dam | Oregon | Marion | 172 | High | Not Available | 1954 | Hydroelectric |
| Walter F. George Lock and Dam | Alabama | Clay | 171 | High | Not Available | 1962 | Hydroelectric |
| Camanche Main | California | San Joaquin | 171 | High | Satisfactory | 1964 | Water Supply |
| Deerfield Dam | South Dakota | Pennington | 171 | High | Not Available | 1947 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Comerford | New Hampshire | Grafton | 170 | High | Satisfactory | 1930 | Hydroelectric |
| New Viburnum Tailings Dam | Missouri | Iron | 170 | High | Satisfactory | 1981 | Other |
| Big Creek Dam No. 1 | California | Fresno | 170 | High | Fair | 1917 | Hydroelectric |
| Bill Evans Dam | New Mexico | Grant | 170 | High | Satisfactory | 1969 | Other |
| Belews Lake Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 170 | High | Fair | — | Other |
| Blenheim - Gilboa Upper | New York | Schoharie | 170 | High | Satisfactory | 1974 | Hydroelectric |
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.