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11,354 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 11,354 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
Willie Wilbourne Dam Alabama Perry 20 Significant Not Rated 1953 Recreation
Spring Valley Lake No 2 Dam Arkansas Pulaski 20 Significant Not Rated 1938 Recreation
Poinsett Wid Site 14r Arkansas Poinsett 20 Significant Not Rated 2005 Flood Risk Reduction
Rogers Dam Alabama Lamar 20 Significant Not Rated 1953 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Wheeler Pond Dam Connecticut New London 20 Significant Fair 1810 Other
Whites Pond Dam Connecticut Hartford 20 Significant Fair 1926 Recreation
Rio Vista Idaho Valley 20 Significant Fair 1971 Recreation
Brighton Lake Dam Michigan Livingston 20 Significant Satisfactory 1929 Recreation
Falulah Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Worcester 20 Significant Poor 1883 Water Supply
Mccrea 12 Minnesota Marshall 20 Significant Satisfactory 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
Blacks Dam Mississippi Jasper 20 Significant Fair 1973 Recreation
Gamble Pond Dam North Carolina Lincoln 20 Significant Fair - Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Flowers Pond Dam #2 North Carolina Johnston 20 Significant - - Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
South Fork Reservoir Montana Silver Bow 20 Significant - 1946 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Cape Pond Dam New York Ulster 20 Significant Satisfactory 1914 Recreation
Narraticon Lake Dam New Jersey Gloucester 20 Significant Satisfactory 1934 Recreation
Alloway Lake Dam New Jersey Salem 20 Significant Satisfactory 1949 Recreation
Seeley's Pond Dam New Jersey Union 20 Significant Satisfactory 1928 Recreation
Ches Cnty Ww Lagoon Dam New Hampshire Cheshire 20 Significant Satisfactory 1971 Other
Lisha Kill Dam New York Albany 20 Significant Poor 1923 Flood Risk Reduction
Naylor Dam New York Madison 20 Significant Satisfactory 1974 Recreation
Ski Roundtop Pennsylvania York 20 Significant Not Rated - Grade Stabilization
Sexton Pond Dam South Carolina Chesterfield 20 Significant Fair 1938 Recreation
Henderson House Dam South Dakota Fall River 20 Significant - 1928 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Perkins Pond Pennsylvania Wayne 20 Significant Fair 1870 Recreation
Marsh Lake Dam Texas Smith 20 Significant Not Rated 1965
Highway Lake Dam C Texas Harrison 20 Significant Not Rated 1956 Recreation
Tuacahn Wash Upper Detention Basin Utah Washington 20 Significant Satisfactory 2013 Flood Risk Reduction
Garkane Energy- After Bay Pond Utah Garfield 20 Significant Not Rated - Other
Ray Lake Dam Texas Angelina 20 Significant Not Rated 1958 Recreation
Peddy Lake Dam Texas Wood 20 Significant Not Rated 1997
Haights Creek (Middle) Utah Davis 20 Significant Not Rated 1972 Irrigation
Compressor Lake Dam West Virginia Hampshire 20 Significant Satisfactory 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Davie County Water Plant Dam North Carolina Davie 20 Significant Fair - Other
Litchfield Reservoir Dam Connecticut Litchfield 20 Significant Satisfactory - Water Supply
Gus Gaston Dam One Alabama Lowndes 20 Significant Not Rated 1952 Other
La Veta Lake North Colorado Huerfano 20 Significant Fair 1882 Water Supply
Middle Bolton Lake Dam Connecticut Tolland 20 Significant Satisfactory 1940 Recreation
Lower Bolton Lake Dam Connecticut Tolland 20 Significant Satisfactory 1940 Recreation
Lake Lulu Dam Florida Polk 20 Significant Not Rated - Recreation
Newton Koa Campground Dam Iowa Jasper 20 Significant Poor - Recreation
Millers Campground Lake Dam Illinois Perry 20 Significant Not Available - Recreation
Forrest Helton Lake Indiana Scott 20 Significant Not Rated - Recreation
Dd No I-13 Kansas Greenwood 20 Significant Fair 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
Kerr Dam Missouri Scotland 20 Significant Not Rated 1958 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Breckwood Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampden 20 Significant Poor 1934 Recreation
King Lake Dam North Carolina Chatham 20 Significant Fair 1948 Recreation
Rose Creek Cove Dam North Carolina Macon 20 Significant Fair - Recreation
Alexander Wildlife Club Pond Dam North Carolina Alexander 20 Significant Fair - Recreation
Paper Mills Holding Pond Dam New Hampshire Cheshire 20 Significant Fair 1974 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.