Browse Dams
17,036 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 17,036 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Desmet (A,B,C & Spillway Dikes) | Wyoming | Johnson | 120 | High | Fair | 1975 | Water Supply |
| Big Creek | California | Tuolumne | 120 | High | Satisfactory | 1969 | Water Supply |
| Holt Lock and Dam | Alabama | Tuscaloosa | 120 | High | Not Available | 1968 | Navigation |
| Elizabeth Mine Tp-1 | Vermont | Orange | 120 | High | Satisfactory | 1958 | Tailings |
| Martins Fork Dam | Kentucky | Harlan | 120 | High | Not Available | 1978 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Wallace | Georgia | Hancock | 120 | High | Satisfactory | 1980 | Hydroelectric |
| Little Mulberry Creek Site 1 | Arkansas | Crawford | 120 | High | Fair | 1975 | Water Supply |
| Lower Main Dam | Georgia | Floyd | 120 | High | Satisfactory | 1993 | Hydroelectric |
| Big Creek Dam No. 2 | California | Fresno | 120 | High | Satisfactory | 1917 | Hydroelectric |
| Lake Desmet (South Dam) | Wyoming | Johnson | 120 | High | Fair | 1975 | Water Supply |
| Optima Dam | Oklahoma | Texas | 120 | High | Not Available | 1978 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Jamie L. Whitten Lock and Dam | Mississippi | Tishomingo | 120 | High | Not Available | 1983 | Navigation |
| Matrullas Dam | Puerto Rico | Orocovis | 120 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1934 | Hydroelectric |
| Cliffside Active Ash Basin Downstream Dam | North Carolina | Cleveland | 120 | High | Fair | 1972 | Tailings |
| Grayson Dam | Kentucky | Carter | 120 | High | Not Available | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| T Or C Site 8c Dam | New Mexico | Sierra | 119 | High | Fair | 1981 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lewiston Reservoir Dike | New York | Niagara | 119 | High | Satisfactory | 1963 | Hydroelectric |
| Cecil M. Harden Dam | Indiana | Parke | 119 | High | Not Available | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Wylie | South Carolina | York | 119 | High | Satisfactory | 1925 | Hydroelectric |
| Otter Brook Dam | New Hampshire | Cheshire | 119 | High | Not Available | 1958 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Wirtz Dam | Texas | Burnet | 118 | High | Satisfactory | 1951 | Irrigation |
| Eramet Waste Retention Dam | Ohio | Washington | 118 | High | Satisfactory | 1982 | Tailings |
| John Martin Dam - Fort Lyon Protective Works | Colorado | Bent | 118 | High | Not Available | 1943 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| North Springfield Dam | Vermont | Windsor | 118 | High | Not Available | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dillon Dam | Ohio | Muskingum | 118 | High | Not Available | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Hog Park Main Dam | Wyoming | Carbon | 118 | High | - | 1986 | Water Supply |
| Elkhead Creek | Colorado | Moffat | 118 | High | Satisfactory | 1979 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Cave Buttes | Arizona | Maricopa | 118 | High | Satisfactory | 1980 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dewey Dam | Kentucky | Floyd | 118 | High | Not Available | 1949 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Settlement Canyon | Utah | Tooele | 118 | High | Fair | 1966 | Irrigation |
| Alpine Lake Dam | Missouri | Warren | 118 | High | Satisfactory | 2000 | Recreation |
| Lake Gaillard Dam | Connecticut | New Haven | 118 | High | Satisfactory | 1929 | Water Supply |
| Schoens | Arizona | Navajo | 118 | High | Satisfactory | 1988 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Grassy Lake Dam | Wyoming | Teton | 118 | High | Not Available | 1939 | Irrigation |
| Villa Park | California | Orange | 118 | High | Satisfactory | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Druid Hill Lake Reservoir and Storage Tanks | Maryland | Baltimore City | 118 | High | Poor | 1871 | Water Supply |
| Two Rivers Diamond A Dam | New Mexico | Chaves | 118 | High | Not Available | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Massena Intake | New York | St. Lawrence | 118 | High | Satisfactory | 1958 | Hydroelectric |
| Uvas | California | Santa Clara | 118 | High | Satisfactory | 1957 | Water Supply |
| Elwood Dam | Nebraska | Gosper | 118 | High | Satisfactory | 1976 | Irrigation |
| Upper North River #76 | Virginia | Augusta | 118 | High | Satisfactory | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Green Verdugo | California | Los Angeles | 118 | High | Satisfactory | 1953 | Water Supply |
| Paint Creek Dam | Ohio | Highland | 118 | High | Not Available | 1973 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Rocky Creek-Cedar Creek | South Carolina | Fairfield | 117 | High | Satisfactory | 1909 | Hydroelectric |
| Rio Grande | Colorado | Hinsdale | 117 | High | Satisfactory | 1914 | Irrigation |
| Gunlock | Utah | Washington | 117 | High | Satisfactory | 1970 | Irrigation |
| Farmington Lake Dam | New Mexico | San Juan | 117 | High | Fair | 1964 | Water Supply |
| Ash Basin No 3 | Pennsylvania | Snyder | 117 | High | Fair | 1971 | Other |
| Sugar Camp/Mine 1/North Refuse Disposal Facility Dam | Illinois | Franklin | 117 | High | Not Available | - | Tailings |
| Sardis Dam | Mississippi | Panola | 117 | High | Not Available | 1940 | 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.