Browse Dams

17,050 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 17,050 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.

Clear
Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Fresh Water California Los Angeles 30 High Not Available - Water Supply
Mallard California Contra Costa 30 High Satisfactory 1930 Water Supply
Vestavia Lake Alabama Jefferson 30 High Not Rated 1950 Recreation
Silver Oaks Lake Dam Missouri Stone 30 High Not Rated -
Laurel Falls Lake Dam North Carolina Transylvania 30 High Fair - Recreation
Almond California Alameda 30 High Satisfactory 1954 Water Supply
Herd Dam Missouri Ozark 30 High Not Rated 1976 Recreation
Clearwater Lake Dam Missouri Iron 30 High Not Rated 1971 Other
Waikaia Reservoir Hawaii Kauai 30 High Poor 1951 Irrigation
Lower White Oak Dam Arkansas Ouachita 30 High Poor 1959 Recreation
Mcallen North Reservoir Texas Hidalgo 30 High Not Rated 2004
Vatterot Dam Missouri Warren 30 High Not Rated 1960 Recreation
Talbot Dam Missouri Hickory 30 High Not Rated 1971 Recreation
Duvall California Napa 30 High Satisfactory 1940 Other
Wickiup Lake (Astoria) Oregon Clatsop 30 High Fair 1940 Water Supply
Carpenter Lake Dam North Carolina Lincoln 30 High Unsatisfactory 1958 Recreation
Jordahl Wisconsin Richland 30 High Fair 1973 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Wilhite Dam Missouri Pike 30 High Not Rated 1975 Debris Control
Connelly Dam North Carolina Jackson 30 High Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Lake Lucerne Dam Ohio Geauga 30 High Poor 1922 Recreation
Bernhart Pennsylvania Berks 30 High Unsatisfactory 1865 Recreation
Stevens Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 30 High Poor 1864 Recreation
Mendiboure California Lassen 30 High Satisfactory 1949 Water Supply
Silver Lake Dam Virginia Frederick 30 High Satisfactory - Recreation
Wangaum Falls Pennsylvania Wayne 30 High Poor 1925 Recreation
Deer Lake Dam Ohio Muskingum 30 High Poor 1957 Recreation
Hulsey Lake Dam Arizona Apache 30 High Not Rated 1950 Recreation
Kirby Dam Missouri Ripley 30 High Not Rated 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Hanakaoo Reservoir Hawaii Maui 30 High Fair 1918 Irrigation
Bass Lake Dam New Jersey Warren 30 High Satisfactory 1911 Recreation
Roxboro Holding Basin Dam North Carolina Person 30 High Satisfactory 2018 Flood Risk Reduction
Pruitt Lake Dam Missouri Nodaway 30 High Not Rated - Other
Wildcat Dam Texas Burnet 30 High Poor 1951 Recreation
Le California Sonoma 30 High Satisfactory 1959 Water Supply
Neville Dam Missouri Madison 30 High Not Rated 1964 Recreation
Goodnight Dam North Carolina Wake 30 High - - Recreation
Kilgore Lands Lake Alabama Walker 30 High Not Rated - Flood Risk Reduction
Kakeout Dam New Jersey Morris 30 High Satisfactory 1938 Water Supply
Windsor Hill Dam Virginia Albemarle 30 High Not Rated - Fish and Wildlife Pond
Roxboro Retention Basin Dam North Carolina Person 30 High Satisfactory 2018 Flood Risk Reduction
Broken Oak Dam Texas Guadalupe 30 High Fair - Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Logan First Dam Utah Cache 30 High Satisfactory 1914 Hydroelectric
Silver Lake Vermont Windsor 30 High Poor 1968 Recreation
Sidney East Dam Nebraska Cheyenne 30 High Satisfactory 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
30 Mg Central Reservoir California Orange 30 High Satisfactory 1924 Water Supply
Bethesda Reservoir Dam Ohio Belmont 30 High Satisfactory 1959 Water Supply
Parsippany Dike New Jersey Morris 30 High Satisfactory 1905 Water Supply
Plattsmouth 18-A Nebraska Cass 30 High Satisfactory 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Hamlin Lake Dam North Carolina Transylvania 30 High Poor - Recreation
Ketner Colorado Jefferson 30 High Satisfactory 1961 Recreation

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.