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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
Tannery - Dam "A" New York Jefferson 14 Significant Satisfactory 1914 Hydroelectric
South Twin Lake Dam Virginia Fairfax 14 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Camp Alice Merritt Dam Connecticut Hartford 14 Significant Fair 1937 Recreation
Prince No. 1 Colorado Boulder 14 Significant Satisfactory 1893 Irrigation
Montgomery College - Rockville Campus - Swm Dam Maryland Montgomery 14 Significant Satisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Hap Cremean Lowhead Dam Ohio Franklin 14 Significant Satisfactory 1953 Water Supply
Johnston City Lake Dam Illinois Williamson 14 Significant Not Available 1921 Water Supply
Tall Oaks Crossing (Peach Tree Lane) Maryland Prince George's 14 Significant Not Rated 1985 Recreation
Steels Pond New Hampshire Hillsborough 14 Significant Satisfactory 1909 Hydroelectric
Seven Fields Regional Sw Det Pennsylvania Butler 14 Significant Not Rated 1999 Flood Risk Reduction
Altus Reservoir Oklahoma Jackson 14 Significant Fair 1940 Water Supply
Robinson Reservoir Dam New York Hamilton 14 Significant Poor 1918 Recreation
Jelliff Mill Pond Dam Connecticut Fairfield 14 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Eds Dam No 1 Texas Collin 14 Significant Not Rated 1992 Irrigation
Rye Brook Estates Dam New York Westchester 14 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Todd'S Lake Dam Tennessee Rutherford 14 Significant Satisfactory 1930 Recreation
Meacham Lake Dam Oregon Umatilla 14 Significant Not Rated — Other
Larry L Yonce Pond Dam South Carolina Edgefield 14 Significant Fair — Other
Carriage Hills #1 (Upper) Colorado Larimer 14 Significant Satisfactory 1967 Recreation
Weaver Pond S/D Dam North Carolina Wake 14 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
College Corner Upground Reservoir No. 2 Ohio Preble 14 Significant Poor 1965 Water Supply
West Salem New Reservoir Dam Illinois Edwards 14 Significant Not Available 1968 Recreation
Saganashkee Slough 1 Dam Illinois Cook 14 Significant Not Available 1948 Recreation
Middle Hillhouse Road Pond Dam Connecticut New Haven 14 Significant Fair — Recreation
Great Brook Dam #1 Connecticut Middlesex 14 Significant Fair — Recreation
Streator Vermilion River Dam Illinois Livingston 14 Significant Not Available 1925 Water Supply
Block Island Rod & Gun Club Pond Rhode Island Washington 14 Significant Fair 1950 Recreation
Shipleys Crossing North Dam 2 (Wherry Ct) Maryland Anne Arundel 14 Significant Satisfactory 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
Wright Creek Stormwater Pond Dam Washington Kitsap 14 Significant Satisfactory 2006 Flood Risk Reduction
New Vienna Wastewater Treatment Lagoons Ohio Clinton 14 Significant Fair 1987 Tailings
Lion'S Bridge Dam Virginia Newport News 14 Significant Not Rated 1931 Recreation
Varick Lock & Dam 7 New York Oswego 14 Significant Satisfactory 1926 Hydroelectric
Laurel Lumber Dam Maryland Howard 14 Significant Satisfactory 2007 Flood Risk Reduction
Painters Mill Levee Maryland Baltimore 14 Significant Satisfactory 1989 Flood Risk Reduction
Brown's Valley Dam Minnesota Traverse 14 Significant Not Available 1941 Flood Risk Reduction
Mill Creek Storage Dam - Diversion Dam Washington Walla Walla 14 Significant Not Available 1942 Flood Risk Reduction
Pearl River Lock 3 and Pools Bluff Sill Louisiana St. Tammany 14 Significant Not Available 1950 Recreation
Harbor Parkway - Losee Canyon Db Utah — 13 Significant Not Rated — Flood Risk Reduction
Riley Lake Dam Indiana Vigo 13 Significant Not Rated 1964 Recreation
Ostette Alabama Macon 13 Significant Not Rated 1948 Recreation
Strawberry South Dakota Lawrence 13 Significant Not Rated 1936 Recreation
Lost Pond Dam Connecticut Litchfield 13 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Hanson Reservoir Dam Montana Meagher 13 Significant — 1932 Irrigation
Hensarling Lake Dam Texas Henderson 13 Significant Not Rated 2008
Waupee Dam Wisconsin Oconto 13 Significant Not Rated 1944 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Deerhead Lake Dam Montana Beaverhead 13 Significant — 1929 Irrigation
Sullins Dam Tennessee Benton 13 Significant — 1954
Kansas Sedgwick 13 Significant — 1957
Calloway Dam North Carolina Avery 13 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Hudson Dam North Carolina Wake 13 Significant — 1987 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.