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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
Big Quinnesec Falls Wisconsin Marinette 92 High Satisfactory 1949 Hydroelectric
J.T. Haynes Reservoir Dam Georgia Coweta 92 High Satisfactory - Recreation
Wateree South Carolina Kershaw 92 High Satisfactory 1919 Hydroelectric
Robin Branch Sediment Dam Kentucky Leslie 92 High Not Available - Other
Pine Canyon Dam - Saddle Dike 1 Nevada Lincoln 92 High Not Available 1957 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Wynonah Pennsylvania Schuylkill 92 High Fair 1971 Recreation
Flambeau Wisconsin Rusk 92 High Satisfactory 1951 Hydroelectric
Arkabutla Dam Mississippi DeSoto 92 High Not Available 1943 Flood Risk Reduction
East Branch Flood Control Dam Connecticut Litchfield 92 High Satisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
Hatfield Dam Wisconsin Jackson 92 High Fair 1908 Hydroelectric
Island Creek Dam Virginia Mecklenburg 92 High Not Available 1951 Flood Risk Reduction
Moyie Idaho Boundary 92 High Satisfactory 1949 Hydroelectric
Bear Dam California Mariposa 92 High Not Available 1954 Flood Risk Reduction
El Dorado Forebay Dam California El Dorado 91 High Fair 1923 Hydroelectric
Talking Rock Creek WS Str # 13 Georgia Pickens 91 High Poor 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Timber Creek Mpd No 29 Kansas Cowley 91 High Satisfactory 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Enterprise (Upper) Utah Washington 91 High Satisfactory 1912 Irrigation
South Creek - Washington County Utah Washington 91 High Satisfactory 1988 Irrigation
Deep Creek Idaho Oneida 91 High Fair 1952 Other
Nichols Dam New Mexico Santa Fe 91 High Poor 1943 Water Supply
Wheeler Branch Dam Texas Somervell 91 High Satisfactory 2008 Irrigation
Patterson Creek No. 41 Dam West Virginia Grant 91 High Fair 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Millwood Dam - Okay Levee Arkansas Howard 91 High Not Available 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Stewarts Creek WS Dam #1a North Carolina Surry 91 High Fair 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Twin Lakes No. 1 Wyoming Sheridan 91 High - 1998 Water Supply
Joe B Hogsett Dam Texas Henderson 91 High Satisfactory 1966 Irrigation
Martinsdale, North Dam Montana Wheatland 91 High Satisfactory 1939 Irrigation
Apple Valley Lake Dam Ohio Knox 91 High Poor 1971 Recreation
Choccolocco Creek W/S Dam Site 6 Alabama Calhoun 91 High Not Rated 1977 Flood Risk Reduction
Lewiston Dam California Trinity 91 High Not Available 1963 Water Supply
Maple Creek Slurry Pond No 2 - A Pennsylvania Washington 91 High Satisfactory 1978 Other
North Fork of Smith River Dam Montana Meagher 91 High Satisfactory 1936 Irrigation
Hords Creek Dam Texas Coleman 91 High Not Available 1948 Water Supply
Thermalito Forebay California Butte 91 High Satisfactory 1967 Hydroelectric
Pogo R.T.P. Dam Alaska Southeast Fairbanks Census Area 91 High Satisfactory 2005 Flood Risk Reduction
Emerald No. 1 Back Valley Western Pennsylvania Greene 90 High Satisfactory - Other
Livingston Texas San Jacinto 90 High Unsatisfactory 1969 Hydroelectric
Shaker Run Dam Ohio Warren 90 High Fair 1973 Recreation
Crowley Oregon Malheur 90 High Unsatisfactory 1938 Irrigation
Calero California Santa Clara 90 High Poor 1935 Water Supply
Glen Elder Downs Protective Dike Kansas Osborne 90 High Not Available 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Brush Hollow Colorado Fremont 90 High Satisfactory 1922 Irrigation
Tailings Pond Arkansas Garland 90 High Not Rated 1980 Tailings
Trail Bridge Oregon Linn 90 High Unsatisfactory 1963 Hydroelectric
Coleman Dam Texas Coleman 90 High Satisfactory 1966 Irrigation
Leavitt Branch (Pa-463) Pennsylvania Monroe 90 High Poor 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Ticoa Lake Dam North Carolina Transylvania 90 High Fair 1974 Recreation
Marsh Creek Reservoir (Pa-437) Pennsylvania Chester 90 High Fair 1973 Recreation
Chevy Chase 1290 Reservoir California Los Angeles 90 High Satisfactory 1940 Water Supply
Bois D Arc Lake Dam Texas Fannin 90 High Satisfactory 2023

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.