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11,351 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 11,351 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
Lakewood Hills Dam Iowa Black Hawk 18 Significant Satisfactory 1967 Recreation
Jimmy Johnston Alabama Madison 18 Significant Not Rated 1966 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Upper Collinsville Connecticut Hartford 18 Significant Satisfactory 1837
Schools Farm Dam Maine Aroostook 18 Significant Poor — Irrigation
Morosani Pond #1 Dam Connecticut Litchfield 18 Significant Satisfactory 1969 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Lake Wood Dam North Carolina Henderson 18 Significant Fair — Recreation
Long Valley Farm Lake Dam North Carolina Cumberland 18 Significant Not Rated 1750 Irrigation
Strickland Dam#1 Florida Walton 18 Significant Not Rated 1960 Recreation
Highland Water Dist Res Dam & Dike New York Ulster 18 Significant Fair 1939 Recreation
Mcminnville Water Supply Dam Tennessee Warren 18 Significant Satisfactory 1900 Water Supply
Pschesang Lake Dam Ohio Brown 18 Significant Fair 1974 Recreation
Charlotte Pipe Lake Dam #2 North Carolina Union 18 Significant Fair — Other
Muskingum River Lock and Dam No. 9 Ohio Muskingum 18 Significant Poor 1841 Recreation
Spot Pond Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 18 Significant Satisfactory 1880 Water Supply
Longmeadow Country Club Dam Massachusetts Hampden 18 Significant Poor 1890 Irrigation
Ladner Pond Dam Connecticut Litchfield 18 Significant Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Ottogan Dam Michigan Allegan 18 Significant Satisfactory 1989 Flood Risk Reduction
Zero Manufacturing Company Dam Massachusetts Hampden 18 Significant Fair — Recreation
Larue Helm Farm Lake Dam Kentucky Boyle 18 Significant Fair 1953 Irrigation
Great Hill Road Pond Dam Connecticut New Haven 18 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Towantic Pond Dam Connecticut New Haven 18 Significant Poor 1870 Recreation
Cold Brook Reservoir Dam New York Fulton 18 Significant Satisfactory 1878 Water Supply
Cottonwood Creek Upper Idaho Ada 18 Significant Fair 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-20-63 Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 18 Significant Poor 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Lock E-14 Dam At Canajoharie New York Montgomery 18 Significant Not Rated 1910 Navigation
Country Club Business Park Dam Iowa Dallas 18 Significant Fair 1989 Other
Regional Stormwater Detention Basin G Dam New Jersey Mercer 18 Significant Satisfactory 1989 Flood Risk Reduction
Mont Milner Rainbow Camp Dam Tennessee Franklin 18 Significant Satisfactory 1972
Taylor Upper Idaho Owyhee 18 Significant Fair 1964 Irrigation
Omaha Township Civic Center Dam Illinois Gallatin 18 Significant Not Available 1980 Water Supply
Spirit of The West Lake Dam Texas Grayson 18 Significant Fair 1965 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Zeigler Coal Lake 5 Dam Illinois Williamson 18 Significant Not Available 1963 Other
Eds Dam No 2 Texas Collin 18 Significant Not Rated 1992 Irrigation
Hawthorne Hills Lake Dam Illinois Jefferson 18 Significant Not Available 1969 Recreation
Cane Creek #9 Dam Tennessee Lauderdale 18 Significant Fair 1968
Lake Waterford Dam Maryland Anne Arundel 18 Significant Satisfactory 1925 Recreation
Laroche College Detention Basin #1 Pennsylvania Allegheny 18 Significant Satisfactory 1988 Flood Risk Reduction
Nello L Teer Co Pennsylvania Greene 18 Significant Satisfactory 1980 Other
Brookberry Farm Lake Dam South North Carolina Forsyth 18 Significant Fair — Recreation
Madrona Dam Texas Kerr 18 Significant Not Rated 1963 Recreation
Lake Shreve Estates Dam Louisiana Caddo 18 Significant Poor — Recreation
Eden Mill Dam Maryland Harford 18 Significant Fair 1917 Recreation
Isola Bella Apartments Oklahoma Oklahoma 18 Significant Fair 1960 Recreation
Lower Tansil Dam New Mexico Eddy 18 Significant Poor 1970 Recreation
Pawling Lake Estates Dam & Dike New York Dutchess 18 Significant Not Rated 1966 Recreation
Linger Longer Lake Dam Texas Titus 18 Significant Not Rated 1965 Recreation
Harvey Wood Farm Pond Kansas Dickinson 18 Significant Fair 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Lock E-13 Dam At Fonda-Fultonville New York Montgomery 18 Significant Not Rated 1910 Navigation
Icy Gulch Reservoir Dam New Hampshire Coos 18 Significant Satisfactory 1940 Water Supply
Lake Algonquin New York Hamilton 18 Significant Satisfactory 1959 Hydroelectric

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.