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.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Enid Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 110 High Not Available 1952 Flood Risk Reduction
Normandy Dam Tennessee Coffee 110 High Not Available 1976 Hydroelectric
Yamcolo Colorado Garfield 110 High Fair 1980 Irrigation
Clear Branch Oregon Hood River 110 High Unsatisfactory 1969 Irrigation
Cascade Dam Idaho Valley 110 High Not Available 1948 Hydroelectric
Pit No. 4 Diversion California Shasta 110 High Satisfactory 1927 Hydroelectric
Murray California San Diego 110 High Fair 1918 Water Supply
Agency Valley Dam Oregon Malheur 110 High Not Available 1934 Flood Risk Reduction
Stonecoal Creek Dam & Reservoir West Virginia Lewis 110 High Satisfactory 1972 Other
Onion Valley Colorado Montrose 110 High Fair 1954 Irrigation
American Coal/Galatia/Bunkhouse Rdf Dam Illinois Saline 110 High Not Available - Other
Wild Horse Nevada Elko 110 High Satisfactory 1969 Irrigation
Ocoee No. 3 Dam Tennessee Polk 110 High Not Available 1942 Flood Risk Reduction
Jamestown Dam North Dakota Stutsman 110 High Not Available 1954 Flood Risk Reduction
Sherman Massachusetts Franklin 110 High Satisfactory 1927 Hydroelectric
Lake Maloya Dam New Mexico Colfax 110 High Poor 1914 Water Supply
Somerset Vermont Windham 110 High Satisfactory 1913 Hydroelectric
Almaden California Santa Clara 110 High Poor 1936 Other
Altus Dam Oklahoma Kiowa 110 High Not Available 1944 Flood Risk Reduction
Plant Scherer Main Storage Pond Dam Georgia Monroe 110 High Satisfactory 1980 Recreation
Tie Hack Wyoming Johnson 110 High Fair 1997 Water Supply
Ludington Michigan Mason 110 High Satisfactory 1973 Hydroelectric
Caballo Dam New Mexico Sierra 110 High Not Available 1938 Flood Risk Reduction
Fort Gibson Dam Oklahoma Wagoner 110 High Not Available 1949 Flood Risk Reduction
Long Hollow Colorado La Plata 110 High Satisfactory 2014 Irrigation
Lester Creek Colorado Routt 110 High Fair 1962 Recreation
Juniata Colorado Mesa 110 High Satisfactory 1979 Water Supply
Willow Creek 3 (Malheur) Oregon Malheur 110 High Unsatisfactory 1944 Irrigation
Pipestem Dam North Dakota Stutsman 110 High Not Available 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Puu Lua Reservoir Hawaii Kauai 110 High Unsatisfactory 1925 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Pilcher Creek Oregon Union 110 High Satisfactory 1984 Irrigation
Milliken California Napa 110 High Satisfactory 1924 Water Supply
Duckwood Tailings Storage Facility South Carolina Lancaster 110 High Fair - Tailings
Lower Salmon Idaho Gooding 110 High Satisfactory 1949 Hydroelectric
Carpenter Arkansas Garland 110 High Fair 1932 Hydroelectric
Mayo Active Ash Basin Dam North Carolina Person 110 High Fair - Flood Risk Reduction
Robinson Colorado Eagle 110 High Satisfactory 1936 Tailings
Huckleberry Creek Dam Arkansas Pope 110 High Satisfactory 1995 Water Supply
Bowman Arch Dam California Nevada 109 High Satisfactory 1927 Irrigation
Robert A Skinner California Riverside 109 High Satisfactory 1973 Other
Sturgeon Pool Dam New York Ulster 109 High Satisfactory 1922 Hydroelectric
Long Branch Reservoir West Virginia Putnam 109 High Satisfactory 1992 Water Supply
International Coal/Viper/Slurry Impoundment Illinois Logan 109 High Not Available 1984 Other
Titicus Dam New York Westchester 109 High Satisfactory 1895 Water Supply
Lake Sherburne Dam Montana Glacier 109 High Not Available 1919 Irrigation
Crystal Lake Wyoming Laramie 108 High Fair 1922 Water Supply
Park Creek Colorado Larimer 108 High Satisfactory 1970 Irrigation
Long Lake Crescent Washington Lincoln 108 High Satisfactory 1915 Hydroelectric
Arclar/Willow Lake/Refuse Area 2 Dam Illinois Saline 108 High Not Available - Tailings
Joe Pool Dam Texas Dallas 108 High Not Available 1986 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.