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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Joseph Dam | Washington | Douglas | 230 | High | Not Available | 1955 | Hydroelectric |
| Masonry Dam | Washington | King | 230 | High | Satisfactory | 1914 | Hydroelectric |
| Calderwood | Tennessee | Blount | 230 | High | Satisfactory | 1930 | Hydroelectric |
| Beaver Dam - Saddle Dike 3 | Arkansas | Carroll | 229 | High | Not Available | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Pacificorp - Electric Lake | Utah | Emery | 229 | High | Satisfactory | 1974 | Water Supply |
| Trampas Canyon | California | Orange | 229 | High | Satisfactory | 1975 | Other |
| Ramona | California | San Diego | 228 | High | Satisfactory | 1988 | Water Supply |
| Rollins Dam | California | Nevada | 228 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Water Supply |
| Sanford Dam | Texas | Hutchinson | 228 | High | Not Available | 1965 | Recreation |
| Pit No. 7 Diversion | California | Shasta | 228 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Hydroelectric |
| Lower Granite Lock and Dam | Washington | Whitman | 228 | High | Not Available | 1975 | Navigation |
| Beaver Dam | Arkansas | Carroll | 228 | High | Not Available | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| 4 West | Arizona | Graham | 226 | High | Not Available | - | Tailings |
| Lower Monumental Lock and Dam | Washington | Franklin | 226 | High | Not Available | 1969 | Navigation |
| Little Goose Lock and Dam | Washington | Columbia | 226 | High | Not Available | 1970 | Navigation |
| New Lake Arrowhead | California | San Bernardino | 225 | High | Satisfactory | 1976 | Water Supply |
| Canyon Ferry Dam | Montana | Lewis and Clark | 225 | High | Not Available | 1954 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Long Lake | Washington | Stevens | 225 | High | Fair | 1915 | Hydroelectric |
| Broken Bow Dam | Oklahoma | McCurtain | 225 | High | Not Available | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Horsetooth-Spring Canyon | Colorado | Larimer | 225 | High | Not Available | 1949 | Irrigation |
| Indian Valley | California | Lake | 225 | High | Fair | 1975 | Irrigation |
| Raystown Dam | Pennsylvania | Huntingdon | 225 | High | Not Available | 1973 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Big Santa Anita | California | Los Angeles | 225 | High | Satisfactory | 1927 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mormon Flat Dam | Arizona | Maricopa | 224 | High | Not Available | 1926 | Hydroelectric |
| Canyon Lake Dam - Dike A | Texas | Comal | 224 | High | Not Available | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Salmon Falls | Idaho | Twin Falls | 224 | High | Fair | 1911 | Other |
| San Joaquin Reservoir | California | Orange | 224 | High | Satisfactory | 1966 | Water Supply |
| Little Dell | Utah | Salt Lake | 224 | High | Satisfactory | 1993 | Water Supply |
| Canyon Lake Dam | Texas | Comal | 224 | High | Not Available | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| John Amos Flyash Dam | West Virginia | Putnam | 223 | High | Satisfactory | 1978 | Tailings |
| Colebrook River Dam | Connecticut | Litchfield | 223 | High | Not Available | 1969 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Del Valle | California | Alameda | 222 | High | Fair | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ku Ghent Atb 2 | Kentucky | Carroll | 222 | High | Satisfactory | 1994 | Other |
| Cheesman | Colorado | Jefferson | 221 | High | Satisfactory | 1905 | Water Supply |
| Big Tujunga No. 1 | California | Los Angeles | 220 | High | Satisfactory | 1931 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Boysen Dam | Wyoming | Fremont | 220 | High | Not Available | 1952 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Box Canyon Dam | California | Siskiyou | 220 | High | Satisfactory | 1970 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mcnary Lock and Dam | Oregon | Benton | 220 | High | Not Available | 1954 | Navigation |
| Portugues Dam | Puerto Rico | Ponce | 220 | High | Satisfactory | 2015 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Philpott Dam | Virginia | Franklin | 220 | High | Not Available | 1953 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Buchanan Dam | California | Madera | 219 | High | Not Available | 1975 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Causey Dam | Utah | Weber | 218 | High | Not Available | 1966 | Irrigation |
| La Grande | Washington | Thurston | 217 | High | Satisfactory | 1944 | Hydroelectric |
| Santeetlah | North Carolina | Graham | 216 | High | Poor | 1928 | Hydroelectric |
| Bear Creek | North Carolina | Jackson | 215 | High | Satisfactory | 1954 | Hydroelectric |
| Toa Vaca Dam | Puerto Rico | Villalba | 215 | High | Satisfactory | 1972 | Irrigation |
| Santa Rosa Dam | New Mexico | Guadalupe | 214 | High | Not Available | 1979 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| King Branch Slurry Dam | Kentucky | Knott | 214 | High | Not Available | - | Tailings |
| Yadkin Narrows | North Carolina | Stanly | 214 | High | Satisfactory | 1917 | Hydroelectric |
| Pathfinder Dam | Wyoming | Natrona | 214 | High | Not Available | 1909 | 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.