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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
Lower Wiedemann Dam Kansas Greenwood 56 Significant Poor - Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lake Glenn Shoals Dam Illinois Montgomery 56 Significant Not Available 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Mountain Lake Dam Alabama Blount 56 Significant Not Rated 1938 Recreation
Bowns (Lower) Utah Garfield 56 Significant Not Rated 1960 Irrigation
Hess Creek Dam Alaska Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area 56 Significant Unsatisfactory 1946 Water Supply
Krislynn Woods Subdivision Lake Dam Indiana Vigo 56 Significant Poor 1972 Recreation
Mountain Lake Oklahoma Carter 56 Significant Fair 1956 Water Supply
Lake Macbride Dam Iowa Johnson 56 Significant Satisfactory 1930 Recreation
Hickory Grove Lake Dam Iowa Story 56 Significant Satisfactory 1966 Recreation
Epping Dam North Dakota Williams 56 Significant Not Rated 1935 Recreation
Pine Hill Golf Club Lake No. 3 Dam Ohio Medina 56 Significant Fair 1969 Recreation
Smithland Locks and Dam Illinois Livingston 56 Significant Not Available 1980 Navigation
Bracht Floodwater Retention Dam Nebraska Cuming 56 Significant Fair 1980 Flood Risk Reduction
Maxwell Locks and Dam Pennsylvania Washington 56 Significant Not Available 1964 Navigation
Minersville - Big Wash Debris Utah Beaver 56 Significant Not Rated 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Middle Big Nemaha 88 Nebraska Johnson 56 Significant Satisfactory 2001 Flood Risk Reduction
Los Verjels California Yuba 56 Significant Poor 1915 Water Supply
Craig Holding & Evaporation Ponds Colorado Moffat 56 Significant Satisfactory 1978 Water Supply
Bintliff Dam Texas Travis 56 Significant Poor 1987
West Water Creek Dam Nebraska Morrill 55 Significant Satisfactory 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Tekamah-Mud Creek 42-A Nebraska Burt 55 Significant Satisfactory 1995 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Belva Deer Dam Iowa Keokuk 55 Significant Satisfactory 2001 Recreation
Garrison Creek Stormwater Detention Dam Washington King 55 Significant Satisfactory 1991 Flood Risk Reduction
Wagner Lake Dam Missouri Warren 55 Significant Satisfactory 1966 Recreation
Hulet No 2 Dam Idaho Owyhee 55 Significant Fair 1987 Irrigation
Western Fuels Assoc/Brushy Cr/West Slurry Dam Illinois Saline 55 Significant Not Available 1990 Other
Montgomery Point Lock and Dam Arkansas Desha 55 Significant Not Available 2004 Navigation
Winton Woods Sediment Retention Pond Ohio Hamilton 55 Significant Fair 1995 Debris Control
Luttrell Lake Upper Dam Missouri Washington 55 Significant Satisfactory 1934 Tailings
Craig #2 Colorado Mesa 55 Significant Fair 1960 Irrigation
Balsams Mohawk River Dam New Hampshire Coos 55 Significant Not Rated - Recreation
Schubin California El Dorado 55 Significant Satisfactory 1952 Other
Bsa Piedmont Council Dam #2 North Carolina Rutherford 55 Significant Fair 1981 Recreation
Graffenburg Reservoir Dam New York Herkimer 55 Significant Satisfactory 1854 Recreation
Running Water Draw WS SCS Site 3 Dam Texas Parmer 55 Significant Satisfactory 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Woodland Hills Dam Tennessee Dickson 55 Significant Satisfactory 1999 Recreation
Saddle Creek Settling Area No 5 Florida Polk 55 Significant Not Rated 1971 Tailings
Cottonwood Lake Dam Indiana Decatur 55 Significant Fair 2002 Other
Pinon Colorado El Paso 55 Significant Satisfactory 1986 Recreation
Cottonwood Creek 6-B Nebraska Saunders 55 Significant Satisfactory 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Swan Creek 9 Nebraska Saline 55 Significant Satisfactory 1998 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Houser Dam North Carolina Cleveland 55 Significant Fair 1970 Recreation
Chief Creek Dam Tennessee Lewis 55 Significant Satisfactory 1970
Rink Creek Reservoir Oregon Coos 55 Significant Not Rated 1939 Water Supply
Muddy Creek Dam #19 North Carolina McDowell 55 Significant Fair 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Glover Wilkins Lock and Dam Mississippi Monroe 55 Significant Not Available 1983 Navigation
Pineda Dam Arkansas Garland 55 Significant Fair 1973 Recreation
Crow Creek South Dakota Buffalo 55 Significant Poor 1939 Recreation
Deer Lake No 1 (Upper) Kentucky Scott 55 Significant Satisfactory 1988 Recreation
Memorial Dam Colorado Denver 55 Significant Fair 1983 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.