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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
La Jara - Dam No. 1 Colorado Conejos 54 Significant Fair 1906 Recreation
Dickerson Slurry No. 3 Dam Ohio Harrison 54 Significant Not Rated 1982 Tailings
Switzerland Lake Dam Ohio Belmont 54 Significant Fair 1956 Water Supply
Dykes Meadow Dam Massachusetts Essex 54 Significant Satisfactory 1894 Water Supply
Clear Creek 22-A Nebraska Saunders 54 Significant Satisfactory 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Spring-Bull 2c South Dakota Charles Mix 54 Significant — 1982 Flood Risk Reduction
Nookachamps Hills Dam Washington Skagit 54 Significant Poor 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Null Dam California Shasta 54 Significant Satisfactory 1954 Water Supply
Indian Creek Hills Lower Lake Missouri Morgan 54 Significant Satisfactory 1972 Recreation
Structure No. 12 Illinois Johnson 54 Significant Not Rated 1974 Recreation
Essex No. 19 Vermont Chittenden 53 Significant Satisfactory 1917 Hydroelectric
Sfm3 Mosaic Florida Polk 53 Significant Not Rated 1999 Tailings
S-49 Florida St. Lucie 53 Significant Not Rated 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Grassy Knob Acres Dam North Carolina Polk 53 Significant Fair — Recreation
Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 52 Mississippi Holmes 53 Significant Not Available 1998 Other
Glendale Reservoir Indiana Daviess 53 Significant Fair 1963 Recreation
101 Ranch Dam No 9 Texas Palo Pinto 53 Significant Not Rated 2009
Lake Omaha Arkansas Fulton 53 Significant Satisfactory 1969 Recreation
Tipsaw Lake (Str. #4) Indiana Perry 53 Significant Not Rated 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
SCS-Caddo Creek Site-08 Oklahoma Carter 53 Significant Fair 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
SCS-Upper Washita Creek Site-058 Oklahoma Roger Mills 53 Significant Fair 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Dynne Creek W/S Dam Site 1 Alabama Cleburne 53 Significant Not Rated 1986 Flood Risk Reduction
Williams Idaho Twin Falls 53 Significant Fair 1952 Irrigation
Choccolocco Creek W/S Dam Site 3 Alabama Calhoun 53 Significant Not Rated 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Ravens Nest East Dam Nebraska Cass 53 Significant Satisfactory 2006 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Anita Dam Iowa Cass 53 Significant Satisfactory 1970 Recreation
Springfield Reservoir Vermont Windsor 53 Significant Poor 1903 Other
SCS-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-48 Oklahoma Garfield 53 Significant Fair 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Fyre Lake Dam Illinois Mercer 53 Significant Not Available 1972 Recreation
Orl Walcott #1 South Dakota Lyman 53 Significant — 1967 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sfm5 Mosaic Florida Polk 53 Significant Not Rated 2005 Tailings
Nine Eagles Park Lake Dam Iowa Decatur 53 Significant Fair 1930 Recreation
Chouteau Lock and Dam Oklahoma Wagoner 53 Significant Not Available 1970 Navigation
Leatherwood Lake Dam Indiana Jennings 53 Significant Poor 1972 Recreation
Bacon Creek Watershed Site J-3 Iowa Woodbury 53 Significant Satisfactory 1989 Flood Risk Reduction
Horsethief Idaho Valley 53 Significant Fair 1967 Other
Camel Butte Dam North Dakota Golden Valley 53 Significant Not Rated 1968 Recreation
Bonds Creek Site No. 1 West Virginia Ritchie 53 Significant Fair 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
E Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 04 Arkansas Conway 53 Significant Fair 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
South Edwards New York St. Lawrence 53 Significant Satisfactory 1914 Hydroelectric
Highway 44 #4 South Dakota Mellette 53 Significant — 1970 Other
Stiver South Dam Nebraska Scotts Bluff 53 Significant Fair 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Waubonsie Cr. Watershed Site 23-3 Iowa Mills 53 Significant Satisfactory 1987 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Vancil Colorado Morgan 53 Significant Satisfactory 1990 Irrigation
Fgh4 Fort Green Mine Florida Hardee 53 Significant Not Rated 2002 Tailings
University School Lake Dam Ohio Cuyahoga 53 Significant Poor 1968 Recreation
Boy Scout Dam Ohio Carroll 53 Significant Satisfactory 1984 Recreation
Burchard Lake Dam Nebraska Pawnee 52 Significant Satisfactory 1959 Recreation
Vernon Utah Tooele 52 Significant Not Rated 1973 Irrigation
Coyote Flat California Lassen 52 Significant Satisfactory 1928 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.