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.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Nambe Falls Dam New Mexico Santa Fe 150 High Not Available 1976 Fish and Wildlife Pond
R. W. Matthews California Trinity 150 High Satisfactory 1962 Water Supply
Sawpit California Los Angeles 150 High Satisfactory 1927 Flood Risk Reduction
Catawba North Carolina Burke 150 High Satisfactory 1919 Hydroelectric
Stagecoach Colorado Routt 150 High Satisfactory 1988 Water Supply
Lick Branch Refuse Dam Kentucky Perry 150 High Not Available — Tailings
Jemez Canyon Dam New Mexico Sandoval 150 High Not Available 1953 Flood Risk Reduction
Rob Roy Wyoming Albany 150 High Fair 1986 Water Supply
James Creek Diversion Dam Nevada Eureka 150 High Fair 1985 Flood Risk Reduction
Monksville Dam New Jersey Passaic 150 High Satisfactory 1986 Water Supply
Watts Bar Dam Tennessee Meigs 150 High Not Available 1942 Flood Risk Reduction
Chatuge Dam North Carolina Clay 150 High Not Available 1942 Flood Risk Reduction
Ab-Bc Arizona Pinal 150 High Not Available — Tailings
Bartletts Ferry, Main Dam Georgia Harris 150 High Poor 1926 Hydroelectric
Apalachia Dam North Carolina Cherokee 150 High Not Available 1943 Hydroelectric
Pea Ridge Tailings Dam Missouri Washington 150 High Satisfactory 1980 Tailings
Little River South Carolina Oconee 150 High Satisfactory 1969 Hydroelectric
Knightville Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 150 High Not Available 1941 Flood Risk Reduction
Savage California San Diego 149 High Poor 1919 Water Supply
Whitlow Ranch Dam - Saddle Dike 1 Arizona Pinal 149 High Not Available 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Ler Crystal Springs California San Mateo 149 High Satisfactory 1888 Water Supply
Florence Lake California Fresno 149 High Fair 1926 Hydroelectric
Simon Freese Dam Texas Coleman 149 High Satisfactory 1989 Water Supply
Moore New Hampshire Grafton 149 High Satisfactory 1957 Hydroelectric
Whitlow Ranch Dam Arizona Pinal 149 High Not Available 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Cave Run Dam Kentucky Bath 148 High Not Available 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Chatfield Dam Colorado Douglas 148 High Not Available 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Joe Wright Colorado Larimer 148 High Satisfactory 1979 Water Supply
Los Padres California Monterey 148 High Satisfactory 1949 Other
Berry Creek Oregon Douglas 148 High Satisfactory 1980 Water Supply
Bagnell Missouri Miller 148 High Satisfactory 1931 Hydroelectric
Mann Creek Dam Idaho Washington 148 High Not Available 1967 Irrigation
W. Kerr Scott Dam North Carolina Wilkes 148 High Not Available 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Clark Canyon Dam Montana Beaverhead 148 High Not Available 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Milford Dam Kansas Geary 147 High Not Available 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
J. Percy Priest Dam Tennessee Davidson 147 High Not Available 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Buick Tailings Dam Missouri Reynolds 147 High Satisfactory 1981 Tailings
Puddingstone California Los Angeles 147 High Satisfactory 1928 Flood Risk Reduction
Santa Cruz Dam New Mexico Santa Fe 147 High Satisfactory 1929 Irrigation
Middlefield Reservoir California Alameda 147 High Satisfactory 1958 Water Supply
Dry Comal Ck FRS 11 Texas Comal 146 High Satisfactory 2012
Palisades Reservoir California Orange 146 High Satisfactory 1963 Water Supply
Horne No 5 Slurry Pennsylvania Washington 146 High Satisfactory 1984 Other
Barren River Dam Kentucky Allen 146 High Not Available 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Ochoco Dam Oregon Crook 146 High Not Available 1920 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Wood Ranch California Ventura 146 High Satisfactory 1965 Water Supply
Buchanan Dam Texas Burnet 146 High Satisfactory 1937 Irrigation
Spier Falls New York Warren 146 High Satisfactory 1903 Hydroelectric
River View West Slurry Lake Kentucky Union 146 High Not Available — Tailings
Mill Creek Storage Dam Washington Walla Walla 145 High Not Available 1942 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.