Browse Dams

17,049 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 17,049 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
Little Choconut Site 2c Dam New York Broome 59 High Satisfactory 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Lynn Dam Missouri Wayne 59 High Satisfactory 1991 Recreation
Willow Creek Oregon Jackson 59 High Satisfactory 1953 Water Supply
Atkisson Reservoir Maryland Harford 59 High Unsatisfactory 1942 Water Supply
Big Dalton Debris Basin California Los Angeles 59 High Satisfactory 1960 Debris Control
Lake Diversion Dam Texas Archer 59 High Poor 1924 Flood Risk Reduction
Utica Main California Alpine 59 High Satisfactory 1903 Hydroelectric
Mississippi Lime Lower Dam Missouri Ste. Genevieve 59 High Satisfactory 1985
Patterson Creek # 2 Dam West Virginia Grant 59 High Satisfactory 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Windy Draw Wyoming Sheridan 59 High Fair 1965 Irrigation
Birmingham Water Service Lake Alabama Jefferson 58 High Not Rated 1948 Water Supply
Polk Creek No.8 West Virginia Lewis 58 High Satisfactory 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Mountain Brook Dam New York Putnam 58 High Satisfactory 1997 Irrigation
Woodward California Stanislaus 58 High Fair 1918 Other
Holden New City Reservoir Missouri Johnson 58 High Satisfactory 1980 Recreation
Lake Lotawana Dam Missouri Jackson 58 High Satisfactory 1928 Recreation
Ashley Branch Dam Missouri Washington 58 High Satisfactory 1986 Recreation
Lake Williams Pennsylvania York 58 High Poor 1912 Water Supply
Monroe Lake Dam Ohio Monroe 58 High Fair 1956 Recreation
Silver Springs Dam North Carolina Jackson 58 High Poor 1994 Recreation
Comal River WS SCS Site 3 Dam Texas Comal 58 High Satisfactory 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Sulphur Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam Texas Lampasas 58 High Fair 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Turner Lake Dam Missouri Camden 58 High Satisfactory 1970 Irrigation
Meigs-Phillips I No. 1 Dam Ohio Belmont 58 High Fair 1987 Recreation
Brentwood Park California Tuolumne 58 High Satisfactory 1964 Water Supply
Wagner Wyoming Sheridan 58 High Fair 1973 Irrigation
Leadwood Tailings Dam Missouri St. Francois 58 High Satisfactory 1925 Tailings
Home Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam Texas Coleman 58 High Fair 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Box Creek - Upper (Beaver Creek) Utah Piute 58 High Fair 1953 Irrigation
St. George Dam Tennessee Cumberland 58 High Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Koa Campground Dam North Carolina Wilkes 58 High Fair 1973 Recreation
Frd No 22 Kansas Atchison 58 High Satisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Comanche Dam Oklahoma Comanche 58 High Fair 1934 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Upper Clinch River Dam #8 Virginia Tazewell 58 High Satisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
Avalon Dam New Mexico Eddy 58 High Not Available 1907 Irrigation
Frog Hollow Utah Washington 58 High Poor 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Berndt Lake Dam Missouri Mercer 58 High Not Rated 1946 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Howell Mine Dam Missouri Washington 58 High Satisfactory 1954 Recreation
City of Cape Girardeau Dam Missouri Cape Girardeau 58 High Satisfactory 2002
New Creek Dam No.9 West Virginia Mineral 58 High Satisfactory 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Cobb Lake Colorado Larimer 58 High Satisfactory 1953 Irrigation
Echo Canyon Dam Nevada Lincoln 58 High Poor 1970 Recreation
Upper Buffalo No.2 West Virginia Marion 58 High Satisfactory 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Sharp Mountain Creek WS Str # 1 Georgia Pickens 58 High Poor 1957 Flood Risk Reduction
Chanute Dam Arkansas Fulton 58 High Fair 1971 Recreation
Little Indian Creek Dam Missouri Washington 58 High Satisfactory 1972 Tailings
Nanticoke Creek Site 10 Dam New York Broome 58 High Satisfactory 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Icard Dam North Carolina Alexander 58 High Fair 1919 Other
Pole Creek Oregon Malheur 58 High Poor 1944 Irrigation
Macoupin Energy Smith Reservoir Dam Illinois Macoupin 58 High Not Available 1969 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.