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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
Wilcox Dam Kansas Wyandotte 51 Significant Not Rated 1973 Recreation
Fish Bones Lake Dam Ohio Monroe 51 Significant Satisfactory 2003 Recreation
Weatherford-Bear Creek #1b Dam Tennessee Wayne 51 Significant Satisfactory 1970
Bay Creek Structure 5 Dam Illinois Pope 51 Significant Not Available 1976 Recreation
Rgs Mesa Evaporation Pond M5 Nevada Clark 51 Significant Fair 2011 Other
Hannibal Locks and Dam West Virginia Wetzel 51 Significant Not Available 1974 Navigation
Panama No. 1 - East Colorado Boulder 51 Significant Satisfactory 1904 Irrigation
Lake Sundown Dam Iowa Appanoose 51 Significant Satisfactory 1976 Recreation
Wiemeyer Lake Dam Ohio Clermont 51 Significant Fair 1986 Recreation
Kennecott Smelter Kessler Cnyn #11 Utah Salt Lake 51 Significant Not Rated 1980 Flood Risk Reduction
SCS-Nine Mile Creek Site-01 Oklahoma Roger Mills 51 Significant Fair 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Bacon Creek Watershed Site H-2-2 Iowa Woodbury 51 Significant Satisfactory 1981 Flood Risk Reduction
Buffalo Creek Dam # 3 Virginia Prince Edward 51 Significant Fair - Flood Risk Reduction
Northgate Dam 2 North Dakota Burke 51 Significant Not Rated 1968 Recreation
Strader Lake Dam Ohio Clermont 51 Significant Poor 1954 Recreation
Lake Beverly Dam Texas Henderson 51 Significant Not Rated -
Bellwood 2-C Nebraska Butler 51 Significant Satisfactory 1993 Flood Risk Reduction
White Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 51 Significant Fair 1912
International Animal Preserve Pond Dam Ohio Muskingum 51 Significant Poor - Water Supply
Cripple Creek #2 Colorado Teller 51 Significant Fair 1971 Water Supply
Spring Creek 11-A 1296 Nebraska Johnson 51 Significant Satisfactory 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Ohio Power Company Pond Nb-90 Dam Ohio Noble 51 Significant Fair 1974 Other
Imp No.2 Alabama Jefferson 50 Significant Not Rated - Tailings
Gross Lake Dam Ohio Wayne 50 Significant Satisfactory 1977 Recreation
Mannford Lake Oklahoma Creek 50 Significant Fair 1950 Water Supply
Sa 10 S.C. Florida Hamilton 50 Significant Satisfactory 2005 Tailings
SCS-Caddo Creek Site-28 Oklahoma Carter 50 Significant Fair 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Maple Leaf Lake Dam Missouri Lafayette 50 Significant Satisfactory 1991
Keeler Colorado La Plata 50 Significant Fair 1945 Recreation
Crim Lake Dam Alabama Shelby 50 Significant Not Rated 1967 Recreation
Creighton Detention Dam Arizona Cochise 50 Significant Fair 1956 Flood Risk Reduction
Line Creek #3b Dam Tennessee Clay 50 Significant Satisfactory 1965
Kingsford K-3 Florida Polk 50 Significant Not Rated 1977 Tailings
Brady Creek WS SCS Site 17 Dam Texas Concho 50 Significant Not Rated 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Ross Canyon Dam Nebraska Morrill 50 Significant Satisfactory 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Palmyra-Modesto City Lake Dam Illinois Macoupin 50 Significant Not Available 1965 Water Supply
Lock E-17 Embankment Dam New York Herkimer 50 Significant Not Rated 1918 Hydroelectric
Loch Linden Dam Virginia Warren 50 Significant Not Rated - Recreation
Crystal Lake Dam Arkansas Benton 50 Significant Fair 1959 Recreation
Knight Hawk/Prairie Eagle/North Refuse Area Dam Illinois Perry 50 Significant Not Available - Tailings
Ketchepedrake Creek W/S Dam Site 15 Alabama Clay 50 Significant Not Rated 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Ohio Power Company Pond Mmv-11 Dam Ohio Morgan 50 Significant Fair 1964 Other
Holiday Lake Dam Iowa Poweshiek 50 Significant Satisfactory 1962 Recreation
Hartzell California San Luis Obispo 50 Significant Satisfactory 1965 Water Supply
Rocky River Gated Spillway South Carolina Abbeville 50 Significant Satisfactory 1940 Hydroelectric
Glenn Springs Dam Tennessee Tipton 50 Significant Satisfactory 1993
Frog Lake Dam A Oregon Clackamas 50 Significant Satisfactory 1955 Hydroelectric
Karl Lake Dam Illinois Mercer 50 Significant Not Available 1974 Recreation
Berry Dam South Dakota Mellette 50 Significant - 1985 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Don Pleasants Dam Maryland Allegany 50 Significant Satisfactory 1977 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.