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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
Lake Thunderhead Dam Missouri Putnam 54 High Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Palmer Lake Dam Missouri Ste. Genevieve 54 High Not Rated 2001 Recreation
Sandow Lake Dam Texas Milam 54 High Satisfactory 1952 Other
Reservation Arizona Apache 54 High Poor 1965 Recreation
2nd Broad River Watershed Dam #22 North Carolina Rutherford 54 High Satisfactory 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Prickett Michigan Baraga 54 High Fair 1931 Hydroelectric
Lake Tobesofkee Dam Georgia Bibb 54 High Satisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Rush Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam Texas Comanche 54 High Fair 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Hodges Village Dam Massachusetts Worcester 54 High Not Available 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
2nd Broad River Watershed Dam #23 North Carolina Rutherford 54 High Satisfactory 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Eagles Nest Lake Dam North Carolina Transylvania 54 High Poor 1976 Recreation
Waikoloa Reservoir No. 3 Hawaii Hawaii 54 High Fair 1985 Water Supply
Sulphur Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam Texas Lampasas 54 High Fair 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Frd No 4-6 Kansas Butler 54 High Poor 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Rend Dam Illinois Franklin 54 High Not Available 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Sulphur Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam Texas Lampasas 54 High Fair 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Smith Creek Dam Nevada Lander 54 High Poor 1938 Irrigation
Bayou Darbonne Dam and Reservoir Louisiana Union 54 High Fair 1961 Water Supply
Farmers Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam Texas Montague 54 High Not Rated 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Mineral Wells Dam Texas Parker 54 High Not Rated 1920 Water Supply
Papio Creek S-31 Nebraska Sarpy 54 High Satisfactory 1974 Other
Colebrook River Dam - Saddle Dike Connecticut Litchfield 54 High Not Available 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Stevenson Ranch California Los Angeles 54 High Satisfactory 2004 Debris Control
Stoney Creek Reservoir Dam (Bedford) Virginia Bedford 54 High Poor - Water Supply
Hightower Creek W/S Str. #18 Georgia Towns 54 High Not Rated 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Williams Bridge Reservoir Pennsylvania Lackawanna 54 High Fair 1893 Water Supply
SCS-North Deer Creek Site-1m Oklahoma Pottawatomie 54 High Not Rated 1994 Flood Risk Reduction
Grand Bayou Reservoir Louisiana Red River 54 High Fair 1994 Water Supply
Grama Dam Oklahoma Comanche 54 High Fair 1936 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Oak Hollow Lake Dam North Carolina Guilford 54 High Fair 1971 Recreation
Santa Cruz Site 3 Dam New Mexico Rio Arriba 54 High Fair 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Diverting Reservoir Dam New York Putnam 54 High Satisfactory 1911 Water Supply
Twin Oak Dam Texas Robertson 54 High Satisfactory 1982 Other
Peters Canyon California Orange 54 High Satisfactory 1932 Other
Skyview Lake Dam Nebraska Madison 54 High Satisfactory 1971 Recreation
Norwalk Memorial Reservoir Ohio Huron 54 High Fair 1954 Water Supply
Turkey Creek Lake Dam Ohio Scioto 54 High Poor 1966 Recreation
Lake Lou Yaeger Dam Illinois Montgomery 54 High Not Available 1966 Recreation
Finch Hollow Site 3c Dam New York Broome 54 High Satisfactory 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Bernardo Reservoir California San Diego 54 High Satisfactory 1964 Water Supply
Nottely Dam - Saddle Dam No. 1 Georgia Union 54 High Not Available 1942 Flood Risk Reduction
Fort Meade Pr-4 Florida Polk 54 High Not Rated 1975 Tailings
Mineral Hot Springs Lake California San Bernardino 54 High Satisfactory 1967 Water Supply
Shavano Valley #1-Sv-1 Colorado Montrose 54 High Satisfactory 1993 Flood Risk Reduction
Oquaga Creek State Park Dam New York Broome 54 High Poor 1976 Recreation
Glass Rock Lake Dam Ohio Perry 54 High Poor - Recreation
Saluda Lake Dam South Carolina Greenville 54 High Fair 1905 Hydroelectric
Hume Lake California Fresno 54 High Not Rated 1908 Recreation
Lake Kedron Dam Georgia Fayette 54 High Satisfactory 1986 Recreation
South River Dam #8a Virginia Waynesboro 54 High Satisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction

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.