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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Creek Dam | Kentucky | Knott | 132 | High | Not Available | 1975 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| West Point Dam | Georgia | Troup | 132 | High | Not Available | 1974 | Hydroelectric |
| Rough River Dam | Kentucky | Grayson | 132 | High | Not Available | 1959 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Meigs Mine No. 1 Slurry Impoundment | Ohio | Meigs | 131 | High | Not Rated | — | Tailings |
| Norton Dam | Kansas | Norton | 131 | High | Not Available | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| San Dimas | California | Los Angeles | 131 | High | Satisfactory | 1922 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ortega Dam | California | Santa Barbara | 131 | High | Not Available | 1956 | Water Supply |
| Sands Hill Slurry Impoundment Dam | Ohio | Vinton | 131 | High | Not Rated | 1992 | Tailings |
| B Bend Hollow Dam | Tennessee | Sullivan | 131 | High | Satisfactory | 1977 | |
| Kanopolis Dam | Kansas | Ellsworth | 131 | High | Not Available | 1948 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Curwensville Dam | Pennsylvania | Clearfield | 131 | High | Not Available | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake Hodges | California | San Diego | 131 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1918 | Water Supply |
| La Plata Dam | Puerto Rico | Toa Alta | 131 | High | Satisfactory | 1974 | Water Supply |
| Newlan Creek Dam | Montana | Meagher | 131 | High | Poor | 1977 | Irrigation |
| Arkport Dam | New York | Steuben | 131 | High | Not Available | 1940 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Camp Bert Adams Lake Dam | Georgia | Cobb | 131 | High | Satisfactory | 1970 | Recreation |
| O.C. Fisher Dam | Texas | Tom Green | 130 | High | Not Available | 1952 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Fife Brook | Massachusetts | Franklin | 130 | High | Satisfactory | 1974 | Hydroelectric |
| Perris | California | Riverside | 130 | High | Satisfactory | 1973 | Water Supply |
| Middle Fork | Colorado | Garfield | 130 | High | Satisfactory | 1984 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Rattlesnake Dam | Colorado | Larimer | 130 | High | Not Available | 1952 | Irrigation |
| Pinto Dam | Washington | Grant | 130 | High | Not Available | 1948 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Sweetwater Tailings Dam | Missouri | Reynolds | 130 | High | Satisfactory | 1980 | Tailings |
| Left Abutment Slurry Impoundment | West Virginia | Wayne | 130 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Forestville ( Dam 2 ) | Michigan | Marquette | 130 | High | Satisfactory | 1912 | Hydroelectric |
| East Sidney Dam | New York | Delaware | 130 | High | Not Available | 1950 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Sam Rayburn Dam | Texas | Jasper | 130 | High | Not Available | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Bridgeport Dam | Texas | Wise | 130 | High | Satisfactory | 1931 | Water Supply |
| Rocky Reach | Washington | Chelan | 130 | High | Satisfactory | 1962 | Hydroelectric |
| Loch Raven Dam | Maryland | Baltimore | 130 | High | Satisfactory | 1923 | Water Supply |
| Los Angeles Reservoir | California | Los Angeles | 130 | High | Satisfactory | 1977 | Other |
| Tighe Carmody Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 130 | High | Satisfactory | 1955 | Water Supply |
| Lake Mooney Dam | Virginia | Stafford | 130 | High | Satisfactory | — | Water Supply |
| Guayabal Dam | Puerto Rico | Villalba | 130 | High | Poor | 1913 | Irrigation |
| Lay | Alabama | Coosa | 130 | High | Satisfactory | 1914 | Hydroelectric |
| Samuel P. Senior Dam | Connecticut | Fairfield | 130 | High | Satisfactory | 1941 | Water Supply |
| Cold Brook Dam | South Dakota | Fall River | 130 | High | Not Available | 1953 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Black Rock Dam | Connecticut | Litchfield | 130 | High | Not Available | 1971 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Roark Branch Fresh Water Dam | Kentucky | Leslie | 130 | High | Not Available | — | Water Supply |
| Hubbart | Montana | Flathead | 130 | High | Poor | 1923 | Irrigation |
| Grasshopper Hollow Tailings Dam | West Virginia | Morgan | 129 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Tailings |
| Burton | Georgia | Rabun | 129 | High | Fair | 1927 | Hydroelectric |
| Tuxedo Hydroelectric Dam | North Carolina | Henderson | 129 | High | Satisfactory | 1920 | Hydroelectric |
| Little Wood River Dam | Idaho | Blaine | 129 | High | Not Available | 1939 | Irrigation |
| Tellico Dam | Tennessee | Loudon | 129 | High | Not Available | 1979 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Arbuckle Reservoir Dam | Texas | Wharton | 129 | High | Satisfactory | 2018 | |
| Chickamauga Dam | Tennessee | Hamilton | 129 | High | Not Available | 1940 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Belcher Lumber Company Dam | Alabama | Shelby | 129 | High | Not Rated | 1968 | Recreation |
| Piney | Pennsylvania | Clarion | 129 | High | Fair | 1924 | Hydroelectric |
| Magic Dam | Idaho | Blaine | 128 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1910 | 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.