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11,360 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 11,360 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 of The Woods Dam Illinois Peoria 58 Significant Not Available 1964 Recreation
Canyonville Reservoir Oregon Douglas 58 Significant Not Rated 1983 Water Supply
Deadman Draw Dam Nebraska Sioux 58 Significant Satisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Sand Creek 24 Nebraska Saunders 58 Significant Satisfactory 2012 Flood Risk Reduction
Creighton Hills Dam Virginia Loudoun 58 Significant Fair — Recreation
Argyle Lake Dam Illinois McDonough 58 Significant Not Available 1949 Recreation
Lakota Lake Dam Ohio Butler 58 Significant Poor 1960 Recreation
Lind Greenway Minnesota Itasca 58 Significant Fair 1976 Tailings
High Pine Creek W/S Dam Site 6 Alabama Randolph 57 Significant Not Rated 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Muscoot Dam New York Westchester 57 Significant Not Rated 1906 Water Supply
Cobun Creek #1 Dam West Virginia Monongalia 57 Significant Satisfactory 1956 Water Supply
Lake Coldwater Kansas Comanche 57 Significant — 1974 Recreation
Lake Wapello Dam Iowa Davis 57 Significant Satisfactory 1934 Recreation
Gypsum Pond Dam Tennessee Polk 57 Significant Satisfactory 1972
Little New River W/S Dam Site 2 Alabama Marion 57 Significant Not Rated 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Tom J Idaho Valley 57 Significant Fair 1995 Irrigation
Bilinovich Lake Dam Ohio Guernsey 57 Significant Poor 1992 Recreation
Arthur V. Ormond Lock and Dam Arkansas Conway 57 Significant Not Available 1969 Navigation
SCS-Oak Creek Site-002a Oklahoma Washita 57 Significant Fair 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Lakeview WS SCS Site 4 Dam Texas Hall 57 Significant Fair 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 9 Alabama Talladega 57 Significant Not Rated 1991 Flood Risk Reduction
Panasuk Dam Montana Roosevelt 57 Significant — — Flood Risk Reduction
Spinners Utah Sanpete 57 Significant Not Rated 1978 Recreation
Mainline 1 Oregon Crook 57 Significant Not Rated 1969 Irrigation
Winder Idaho Franklin 57 Significant Fair 1958 Irrigation
Newburgh Locks and Dam Kentucky Henderson 57 Significant Not Available 1975 Navigation
Mosaic Csa F2d Florida Hillsborough 57 Significant Not Rated 1996 Tailings
Sfm1 Mosaic Florida Polk 57 Significant Not Rated 1985 Tailings
Ice House Dike No. 1 California El Dorado 57 Significant Satisfactory — Hydroelectric
Timber Lakes Estate Dam Iowa Scott 57 Significant Not Rated 2000 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Gobbo #3 Colorado Mesa 57 Significant Fair 1973 Irrigation
Santa Fe Lake Dam Illinois Peoria 57 Significant Not Available 1965 Recreation
SCS-Fort Cobb Laterals Site-101 Oklahoma Caddo 57 Significant Fair 1984 Flood Risk Reduction
New Thomas Colorado Weld 57 Significant Satisfactory 1976 Water Supply
Mosaic Csa Fc2c Florida Hillsborough 57 Significant Not Rated 1993 Tailings
Mosaic Csa F2b Florida Hillsborough 57 Significant Not Rated 1993 Tailings
Sfm2 Mosaic Florida Polk 57 Significant Not Rated 1989 Tailings
North Woods Lake Dam Iowa Decatur 57 Significant Satisfactory 1993 Water Supply
Walnut Grove Minnesota Redwood 57 Significant Satisfactory 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Snortin Ridge Farm Lake Dam Ohio Fairfield 57 Significant Satisfactory 1964 Recreation
Upper Little Nemaha 23 Nebraska Lancaster 57 Significant Satisfactory 2002 Flood Risk Reduction
Mosaic Csa F2c Florida Hillsborough 57 Significant Not Rated 1994 Tailings
Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr) Iowa Adams 56 Significant Satisfactory 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Hickory Grove Lake Dam Iowa Story 56 Significant Satisfactory 1966 Recreation
Los Verjels California Yuba 56 Significant Poor 1915 Water Supply
Craig Holding & Evaporation Ponds Colorado Moffat 56 Significant Satisfactory 1978 Water Supply
Hunters Run Structure No. 2 Ohio Fairfield 56 Significant Satisfactory 1955 Flood Risk Reduction
Bowns (Lower) Utah Garfield 56 Significant Not Rated 1960 Irrigation
Crooked Arroyo Det Ca-2 Colorado Otero 56 Significant Fair 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Mountain Lake Oklahoma Carter 56 Significant Fair 1956 Water Supply

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.