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.
| Name | State | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder Dam | Wyoming | Natrona | 214 | High | Not Available | 1909 | Hydroelectric |
| Carter Lake Dam 1 | Colorado | Larimer | 214 | High | Not Available | 1952 | Hydroelectric |
| Yadkin Narrows | North Carolina | Stanly | 214 | High | Satisfactory | 1917 | Hydroelectric |
| Ashokan Dam | New York | Ulster | 213 | High | Satisfactory | 1916 | Water Supply |
| Saluda Backup Berm | South Carolina | Lexington | 213 | High | Satisfactory | 2005 | Hydroelectric |
| Rockcamp Branch Refuse Disposal Facility | West Virginia | Nicholas | 213 | High | Not Available | - | Tailings |
| Santa Felicia Dam | California | Ventura | 213 | High | Poor | 1955 | Water Supply |
| Lake Fort Smith Dam | Arkansas | Poinsett | 212 | High | Fair | 1936 | Water Supply |
| Questa Tailings Dam 4 | New Mexico | Taos | 212 | High | Satisfactory | 1966 | Tailings |
| Tiber Dam | Montana | Liberty | 211 | High | Not Available | 1956 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Cabin Creek Upper | Colorado | Clear Creek | 210 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | Hydroelectric |
| Little Grass Valley Dam | California | Plumas | 210 | High | Satisfactory | 1961 | Hydroelectric |
| Sutton Dam | West Virginia | Braxton | 210 | High | Not Available | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Victoria | Michigan | Ontonagon | 210 | High | Satisfactory | 1930 | Hydroelectric |
| Starvation Dam | Utah | Duchesne | 210 | High | Not Available | 1970 | Irrigation |
| North Catamount | Colorado | Teller | 210 | High | Satisfactory | 1959 | Water Supply |
| New Calaveras | California | Alameda | 210 | High | Satisfactory | 2018 | Water Supply |
| New Hogan Dam | California | Calaveras | 210 | High | Not Available | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Garrison Dam | North Dakota | Mercer | 210 | High | Not Available | 1953 | Hydroelectric |
| Stewart Mountain Dam | Arizona | Maricopa | 210 | High | Not Available | 1930 | Hydroelectric |
| Williams Fork Main | Colorado | Grand | 209 | High | Satisfactory | 1959 | Water Supply |
| Quail Creek | Utah | Washington | 209 | High | Satisfactory | 1984 | Irrigation |
| Oxbow | Idaho | Adams | 209 | High | Fair | 1961 | Hydroelectric |
| Red Dog Tailings Main Dam | Alaska | Northwest Arctic Borough | 208 | High | Satisfactory | 1993 | Tailings |
| Ice Harbor Lock and Dam | Washington | Walla Walla | 208 | High | Not Available | 1962 | Navigation |
| Anchor Dam | Wyoming | Hot Springs | 208 | High | Not Available | 1960 | Irrigation |
| Walters | North Carolina | Haywood | 208 | High | Satisfactory | 1929 | Hydroelectric |
| James J. Lenihan | California | Santa Clara | 208 | High | Fair | 1953 | Water Supply |
| Greybull Valley (1st Enl.) | Wyoming | Park | 207 | High | Fair | 2000 | Irrigation |
| North Fork | Oregon | Clackamas | 207 | High | Satisfactory | 1958 | Hydroelectric |
| Wanapum | Washington | Kittitas | 206 | High | Fair | 1965 | Hydroelectric |
| Kentucky Dam | Kentucky | Livingston | 206 | High | Not Available | 1944 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Taylor Park Dam | Colorado | Gunnison | 206 | High | Not Available | 1937 | Irrigation |
| Jackson Meadows Dam | California | Nevada | 205 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Water Supply |
| Fall Creek Dam | Oregon | Lane | 205 | High | Not Available | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Swift (Pondera) | Montana | Pondera | 205 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | Irrigation |
| Brushy Creek Tailings | Missouri | Reynolds | 205 | High | Satisfactory | 1970 | Tailings |
| Tulloch Dam | California | Calaveras | 205 | High | Satisfactory | 1958 | Hydroelectric |
| William H. Harsha Dam | Ohio | Clermont | 205 | High | Not Available | 1973 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Big Bend Dam | South Dakota | Lyman | 205 | High | Not Available | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ralston | Colorado | Jefferson | 204 | High | Satisfactory | 1937 | Water Supply |
| Fairfield Dam B (Main Dam) | South Carolina | Fairfield | 204 | High | Satisfactory | 1977 | Hydroelectric |
| Downsville Dam | New York | Delaware | 204 | High | Satisfactory | 1954 | Water Supply |
| Pelton Dam | Oregon | Jefferson | 204 | High | Satisfactory | 1957 | Hydroelectric |
| Emigrant Dam | Oregon | Jackson | 204 | High | Not Available | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Hartwell Dam | Georgia | Hart | 204 | High | Not Available | 1962 | Hydroelectric |
| Lake Loveland | California | San Diego | 203 | High | Satisfactory | 1945 | Water Supply |
| Holz Dam | West Virginia | Kanawha | 203 | High | Satisfactory | 1972 | Tailings |
| Trinidad Dam | Colorado | Las Animas | 203 | High | Not Available | 1976 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Camp Far West | California | Yuba | 203 | High | Fair | 1963 | Irrigation |
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.