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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granby Dike 2 | Colorado | Grand | 70 | High | Not Available | 1950 | Hydroelectric |
| Buck Main Ash Basin Dam | North Carolina | Rowan | 70 | High | Fair | 1957 | Tailings |
| Lowe Amd Impoundment | West Virginia | Harrison | 70 | High | Not Available | - | Other |
| Allen Active Ash Basin Dam | North Carolina | Gaston | 70 | High | Fair | 1972 | Other |
| Browns Falls | New York | St. Lawrence | 70 | High | Satisfactory | 1922 | Hydroelectric |
| Happy Valley | Oregon | Wasco | 70 | High | Poor | 1938 | Irrigation |
| Lower Two Medicine | Montana | Glacier | 70 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | Irrigation |
| Cedar Creek Reservoir | Kansas | Anderson | 70 | High | Fair | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Tarryall | Colorado | Park | 70 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1929 | Recreation |
| Covington Las Holding Dam | Georgia | Newton | 70 | High | Satisfactory | 2003 | Water Supply |
| Carl Smith | Colorado | Delta | 70 | High | Fair | 2000 | Irrigation |
| Lapoint | Utah | Uintah | 70 | High | Fair | 1985 | Irrigation |
| Three Mile Reservoir (L.&C.) | Montana | Lewis and Clark | 70 | High | Poor | 1926 | Irrigation |
| Lake Hamilton Dam | Ohio | Mahoning | 70 | High | Poor | 1905 | Recreation |
| Freshwater Dam | West Virginia | Boone | 70 | High | Not Rated | 1977 | Recreation |
| Winchester Dam | Kentucky | Clark | 70 | High | Fair | 1985 | Water Supply |
| Mount Zircon | Maine | Oxford | 70 | High | Fair | 1914 | Water Supply |
| Newark Reservoir Dam | Delaware | New Castle | 70 | High | Fair | 2005 | Water Supply |
| Comal River WS SCS Site 1 Dam | Texas | Comal | 70 | High | Satisfactory | 1979 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Atlanta-Fulton Reservoir #2 Dam | Georgia | Fulton | 70 | High | Satisfactory | 2006 | Water Supply |
| Roxboro West Ash Basin Dam | North Carolina | Person | 70 | High | Fair | 1973 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Silver Lake | Colorado | Boulder | 70 | High | Fair | 1887 | Water Supply |
| Bear Gap No 6 | Pennsylvania | Columbia | 70 | High | Satisfactory | 1915 | Water Supply |
| Thomas Hill Reservoir Dam | Missouri | Randolph | 70 | High | Satisfactory | 1966 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Buford Dam - Saddle Dike 3 | Georgia | Gwinnett | 70 | High | Not Available | 1958 | |
| SCS-Delaware Creek Site-009 | Oklahoma | Johnston | 70 | High | Fair | 1966 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Big Cherry Rcc Dam | Virginia | Wise | 70 | High | Fair | - | Water Supply |
| Port Perry Dam | Missouri | Perry | 70 | High | Satisfactory | 1973 | Recreation |
| Bradner Dam | New Mexico | San Miguel | 70 | High | Satisfactory | 1950 | Water Supply |
| Paint Creek Dam - Dike | Ohio | Highland | 70 | High | Not Available | 1973 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Non Potable Reservoir Dam 2 | Colorado | El Paso | 70 | High | Not Available | 1961 | Irrigation |
| Foster | Idaho | Franklin | 70 | High | Fair | 1962 | Irrigation |
| Horner Reservoir | Hawaii | Maui | 70 | High | Poor | 1926 | Irrigation |
| Morris Reservoir Dam | Connecticut | Litchfield | 70 | High | Satisfactory | 1910 | Water Supply |
| Morse Reservoir Dam | Indiana | Hamilton | 70 | High | Satisfactory | 1955 | Water Supply |
| West Thompson Dam | Connecticut | Windham | 70 | High | Not Available | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| West Wash Dam | Nevada | Washoe | 70 | High | Fair | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake Wanteska Dam | North Carolina | Transylvania | 70 | High | Fair | 1972 | Recreation |
| Walnut Canyon | Arizona | Coconino | 70 | High | Poor | 1881 | Irrigation |
| Canistear Reservoir #1 Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 70 | High | Fair | 1896 | Water Supply |
| Little Hell's Canyon | Arizona | Yavapai | 70 | High | Satisfactory | 1951 | Other |
| Roxboro East Ash Basin Dam | North Carolina | Person | 70 | High | Satisfactory | 1964 | Other |
| Lithco Mine Tailings Dam F | North Carolina | Gaston | 70 | High | Fair | 1992 | Other |
| Tesnatee Creek W/S Str. # 11m | Georgia | White | 70 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Pine Hill Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 70 | High | Fair | 1924 | Water Supply |
| Bee Run Dam | West Virginia | Roane | 70 | High | Satisfactory | 2005 | Recreation |
| Virgil Creek Watershed Floodwater Dam | New York | Tompkins | 70 | High | Satisfactory | 1998 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Sabrina | California | Inyo | 70 | High | Fair | 1908 | Hydroelectric |
| SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-27 | Oklahoma | Sequoyah | 70 | High | Not Rated | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mclendon Creek Dam | North Carolina | Moore | 70 | High | Fair | 2000 | Recreation |
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.