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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ohio Valley Coal Slurry Disposal Dam | Ohio | Belmont | 275 | High | Not Rated | 1981 | Tailings |
| Ridges Basin Dam | Colorado | La Plata | 273 | High | Not Available | 2008 | Water Supply |
| Briones | California | Contra Costa | 273 | High | Satisfactory | 1964 | Other |
| Nile Stone Slurry Impoundment | West Virginia | Mingo | 272 | High | Not Rated | 1993 | Other |
| Cushman No 1 | Washington | Mason | 272 | High | Fair | 1926 | Hydroelectric |
| Soldier Creek Dam | Utah | Wasatch | 272 | High | Not Available | 1974 | Irrigation |
| Palisades Dam | Idaho | Bonneville | 270 | High | Not Available | 1957 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Emerald No. 2 Main Valley Eastern | Pennsylvania | Greene | 270 | High | Satisfactory | - | Other |
| Blue River Dam | Oregon | Lane | 270 | High | Not Available | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Heron Dam | New Mexico | Rio Arriba | 269 | High | Not Available | 1971 | Irrigation |
| Conner Run Refuse Impoundment | West Virginia | Marshall | 267 | High | Satisfactory | 1976 | Tailings |
| Cogswell | California | Los Angeles | 266 | High | Satisfactory | 1935 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Homestake Project | Colorado | Eagle | 265 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | Water Supply |
| Alcova Dam | Wyoming | Natrona | 265 | High | Not Available | 1938 | Hydroelectric |
| Lackey Branch Slurry Impoundment | Kentucky | Johnson | 265 | High | Not Available | - | Tailings |
| Norris Dam | Tennessee | Campbell | 265 | High | Not Available | 1936 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| New Spicer Meadow Dam | California | Tuolumne | 265 | High | Satisfactory | 1989 | Hydroelectric |
| Stoney Fork Slurry Dam | Kentucky | Bell | 264 | High | Not Available | - | Water Supply |
| Mathews | California | Riverside | 264 | High | Satisfactory | 1938 | Water Supply |
| Culmback | Washington | Snohomish | 262 | High | Satisfactory | 1983 | Hydroelectric |
| Maynard Branch Slurry Impoundment | West Virginia | Wayne | 262 | High | Not Available | - | Tailings |
| Muddy Run Main Dam | Pennsylvania | Lancaster | 260 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | Hydroelectric |
| Wishon Main | California | Fresno | 260 | High | Fair | 1958 | Hydroelectric |
| East Canyon Dam | Utah | Morgan | 260 | High | Not Available | 1966 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Big Branch Coal Refuse Facility | West Virginia | Clay | 260 | High | Not Rated | 1997 | Other |
| Table Rock Dam | Missouri | Taney | 260 | High | Not Available | 1959 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Noxon Rapids | Montana | Sanders | 260 | High | Fair | 1960 | Hydroelectric |
| Grants Branch Impoundment | Kentucky | Pike | 259 | High | Satisfactory | 1997 | Recreation |
| Bear Branch Slurry Impoundment | Kentucky | Lawrence | 258 | High | Not Available | - | Tailings |
| Wolf Creek Dam | Kentucky | Russell | 258 | High | Not Available | 1951 | Hydroelectric |
| Gathright Dam | Virginia | Alleghany | 257 | High | Not Available | 1978 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Fort Peck Dam | Montana | McCone | 256 | High | Not Available | 1940 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Nacimiento Dam | California | San Luis Obispo | 255 | High | Poor | 1956 | Hydroelectric |
| Terminus Dam | California | Tulare | 255 | High | Not Available | 1962 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| McCloud Dam | California | Shasta | 255 | High | Fair | 1965 | Hydroelectric |
| Ririe Dam | Idaho | Bonneville | 253 | High | Not Available | 1977 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Cochiti Dam | New Mexico | Sandoval | 251 | High | Not Available | 1975 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Greers Ferry Dam | Arkansas | Cleburne | 251 | High | Not Available | 1962 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Sugar Pine | California | Placer | 251 | High | Satisfactory | 1981 | Other |
| Rampart | Colorado | El Paso | 250 | High | Satisfactory | 1970 | Hydroelectric |
| Mayfield | Washington | Lewis | 250 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1963 | Hydroelectric |
| Leer Slurry Cell | West Virginia | Taylor | 250 | High | Not Available | - | Tailings |
| Cardinal Fly Ash No. 2 Dam | Ohio | Jefferson | 250 | High | Satisfactory | 2014 | Tailings |
| Slab Creek | California | El Dorado | 250 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | Hydroelectric |
| John W. Flannagan Dam | Virginia | Dickenson | 250 | High | Not Available | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Britton Branch Refuse Dam | Kentucky | Leslie | 250 | High | Not Available | - | Water Supply |
| Coolidge | Arizona | Gila | 250 | High | Fair | 1931 | Irrigation |
| Lick Branch Refuse Impoundment | Kentucky | Pike | 250 | High | Not Available | - | Tailings |
| Big Creek Dam No. 7 | California | Madera | 250 | High | Satisfactory | 1951 | Hydroelectric |
| Nantahala | North Carolina | Macon | 250 | High | Satisfactory | 1942 | 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.