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11,361 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 11,361 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
Hardwick Lake Vermont Caledonia 23 Significant Poor 1920 Hydroelectric
Hoefer-Pierson Reservoir Oregon Washington 23 Significant Not Rated 1970 Irrigation
John Keenan Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 23 Significant Fair 1969 Recreation
Doane Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 23 Significant Fair 1938 Water Supply
Robinson Dam Tennessee Williamson 23 Significant — 1950
Van Buren Lake Dam Ohio Hancock 23 Significant Poor 1939 Recreation
Johnsons Pond Maryland Wicomico 23 Significant Fair 1936 Recreation
Lueking Dam 477 Nebraska Furnas 23 Significant Poor 1940 Irrigation
Home Ranch Dam California Marin 23 Significant Not Available 1954 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Davis Pond Louisiana De Soto 23 Significant Fair 1958 Recreation
Westbrook Reservoir #1 Dam New York Clinton 23 Significant Poor 1905 Water Supply
Ashford Lake Dam Connecticut Windham 23 Significant Satisfactory 1949 Recreation
Blue Stone Lake Dam Indiana Gibson 23 Significant Poor 1935 Recreation
Cornwell Montana Valley 23 Significant — 1952 Irrigation
Hahn Reservoir Dam Indiana Ripley 23 Significant Poor 1955 Water Supply
Cox Lake Dam Arkansas Polk 23 Significant Not Rated 1958 Recreation
SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-06 Oklahoma Noble 23 Significant Fair 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Hobart Creek Reservoir Dam Nevada Washoe 23 Significant Poor — Water Supply
Brown Lake Dam Ohio Geauga 23 Significant Satisfactory 1968 Recreation
Plainsman Club Alabama Lee 23 Significant Not Rated 1958 Recreation
Twin Bridges Oklahoma Oklahoma 23 Significant Satisfactory 1970 Recreation
Wohali Dam - Wohali Partners LLC Utah Summit 23 Significant Not Rated — Irrigation
Green River Reservoir Dike Vermont Lamoille 23 Significant Not Rated 1947 Hydroelectric
Ezra Road Dam North Carolina Cleveland 23 Significant Fair — Recreation
Borders Gss Texas Ellis 23 Significant Not Rated 1980 Recreation
Lake St. Clair Dam Virginia Frederick 23 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
River Acres Lake Dam Missouri Montgomery 23 Significant Not Rated 1976 Recreation
Hertz Dam North Carolina Jackson 23 Significant Fair — Recreation
SCS-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-15 Oklahoma Creek 23 Significant Fair 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Arthun Dam Montana Park 23 Significant — 1956 Irrigation
Mjj Dam New York Dutchess 23 Significant Poor 1961 Recreation
French Pond Dam Illinois Whiteside 23 Significant Not Available 1965 Recreation
Prairie Cr. No. A-3-1 Indiana Daviess 23 Significant Fair 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Moore Lake Dam Kentucky Christian 23 Significant Fair 1974 Recreation
Bethel Upground Reservoir No. 2 Ohio Clermont 23 Significant Poor 1991 Recreation
East Jordan Dam Michigan Charlevoix 23 Significant Fair 1900 Recreation
Long Dam Arkansas Yell 23 Significant Not Rated 2004 Recreation
Connell Wastewater Lagoon 1a Washington Franklin 23 Significant Fair 2009 Other
Peoria Lock and Dam Illinois Tazewell 23 Significant Not Available 1939 Navigation
Island Lake Colorado Delta 23 Significant Fair 1954 Irrigation
Aleck Meadow Reservoir Dam New York Orange 23 Significant Poor 1956 Water Supply
Thompson Lake Dam Tennessee Loudon 23 Significant — 1973 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sergent Lake Dam Missouri Polk 23 Significant Not Rated 1977 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Dieterich Dam #1 New York Dutchess 23 Significant Poor 1900 Irrigation
Mendota Diversion California Madera 23 Significant Satisfactory 1917 Other
Newfolden Minnesota Marshall 23 Significant — 2024 Flood Risk Reduction
Belvedere Lake Dam Kentucky Scott 23 Significant Fair 1989 Recreation
Floyd Lowe Dam Indiana Decatur 23 Significant Fair 1980
Mockingbird Dam Texas Lamar 23 Significant Not Rated —
Allen Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Perimeter Dike (East) Tennessee Shelby 23 Significant Not Available 1967 Other

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.