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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
Leeward Lake Dam New York Wayne 16 Significant Not Rated — Flood Risk Reduction
Lane Pond Dam Connecticut New Haven 16 Significant Satisfactory 1918 Water Supply
Benedicts Pond Dam New York Orange 16 Significant Fair — Recreation
Woodbury Estate Pond Dam New Hampshire Hillsborough 16 Significant Satisfactory 1935 Recreation
Smithsburg Reservoir Maryland Washington 16 Significant Fair 1881 Water Supply
Cedarville University Lake Dam Ohio Greene 16 Significant Fair 1964 Recreation
Isatkuag Lagoon Dam Alaska North Slope Borough 16 Significant Fair 1977 Water Supply
Bear Pond Dam A New Jersey Sussex 16 Significant Satisfactory 1905 Recreation
Union Pond Dam Connecticut Fairfield 16 Significant Poor — Water Supply
Clear Springs Cs-8 Marina Florida Polk 16 Significant Not Rated 1977 Tailings
Attica Wastewater Treatment Lagoon Ohio Seneca 16 Significant Fair 2016 Debris Control
Shadow Lake Dam New Jersey Bergen 16 Significant Satisfactory 1928 Recreation
Woodbury Hudson Rd Minnesota Washington 16 Significant Satisfactory 2004 Flood Risk Reduction
South Woodbury Pond Vermont Washington 16 Significant Poor 1875 Recreation
Camp Oak Hill Pond Dam North Carolina Granville 16 Significant — — Recreation
Williams Pond Dam New York Chemung 16 Significant Not Rated 1996 Recreation
Lake Deerfoot Dam Ohio Hocking 16 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Houck Pond Dam South Carolina Calhoun 16 Significant Fair 1950 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Angus Park Pond Dam Connecticut Hartford 16 Significant Fair 1920 Recreation
Mill Pond Dam New Hampshire Cheshire 16 Significant Fair 1937 Recreation
Cotton Lake Dam Texas Van Zandt 16 Significant Not Rated 1970 Water Supply
Middle Pond Dam No. 4 Massachusetts Bristol 16 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Sutton Lake Dam Texas Tyler 16 Significant Not Rated 1915 Recreation
Pine Lake Dam New York Fulton 16 Significant Poor 1855 Recreation
Holdens Pond Vermont Orange 16 Significant Poor 1932 Recreation
Noyes Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 Significant Satisfactory 1920 Recreation
Fruit Hts. Dry Hollow Debris Basin Utah Davis 16 Significant Not Rated 1990 Flood Risk Reduction
Forest Lake Dam Texas Tyler 16 Significant Not Rated 1940 Recreation
Lamberson Dam Michigan St. Joseph 16 Significant Satisfactory 1839 Recreation
Pine Lake Dam Tennessee Shelby 16 Significant Satisfactory 1949
Gates Park Control Structure Iowa Black Hawk 16 Significant Satisfactory 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Williams Pond Dam Michigan Kalamazoo 16 Significant Not Rated 1880 Recreation
Youngs Lake Cascades Dam Washington King 16 Significant Satisfactory 1950 Water Supply
Frederick W Cook Dam New York Putnam 16 Significant Poor — Irrigation
West Fork Dam Washington Grays Harbor 16 Significant Fair 1956 Water Supply
Horseshoe Pond Dam New York Essex 16 Significant Not Rated — Water Supply
Lower Ipc Dam New Hampshire Grafton 16 Significant Fair 1930 Recreation
Lebanon Water Treatment Intake Dam New Hampshire Grafton 16 Significant Satisfactory 1934 Water Supply
Oswalds Pond Dam South Carolina Allendale 16 Significant Fair 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Victory Lane Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 16 Significant Poor —
Flannery Colorado Garfield 16 Significant Fair 1990 Fish and Wildlife Pond
James Ramage and Partnership Dam South Carolina Lexington 16 Significant Fair 1960 Recreation
Blue Ridge Det Pennsylvania Butler 16 Significant Not Rated 1990 Flood Risk Reduction
Terrell Country Club Lake Dam Texas Kaufman 16 Significant Fair 1905 Recreation
Corning Community College Dam New York Steuben 16 Significant Not Rated 1963 Recreation
Upper George Ross Lake Dam Texas Bastrop 16 Significant Not Rated —
Granny Peach Association Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 16 Significant Fair 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Kaufman City Lake Dam 2 Texas Kaufman 16 Significant Unsatisfactory 1910 Recreation
Carpenter Pond Dam New York Westchester 16 Significant Poor 1925 Other
Sylvia Lake Dam Pierce Co Washington Pierce 16 Significant Fair 1963 Recreation

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.