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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.