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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
Roundup Lake Dam Ohio Portage 12 Significant Poor 1949 Recreation
Baldwin Fish Hatchery Dam Michigan Lake 12 Significant Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Myers Pennsylvania Lackawanna 12 Significant Fair 1938 Recreation
Schatten Pond Dam Connecticut Fairfield 12 Significant Not Rated — Recreation
Ish #3 (East Dam) Colorado Boulder 12 Significant Satisfactory — Irrigation
Medley Lake Dam Texas Upshur 12 Significant Fair 1960 Water Supply
Stein Pond Dam Connecticut Litchfield 12 Significant Not Rated — Other
Big Creek Lake Montana Ravalli 12 Significant — 1892 Irrigation
Eden Mill Dam New Jersey Morris 12 Significant Poor — Water Supply
Plymouth Reservoir Dam New York Chenango 12 Significant Satisfactory 1827 Recreation
Burgess Dam Florida Walton 12 Significant Not Rated 1965 Recreation
Pacificorp - Currant Creek Evap Ponds Utah Juab 12 Significant Not Rated 2005 Tailings
Carp Road Dam Connecticut Fairfield 12 Significant Fair — Recreation
Morgan Pond Dam New Hampshire Sullivan 12 Significant Fair 1939 Recreation
Manahawkin Lake Dam New Jersey Ocean 12 Significant Poor 1929 Recreation
Bladens River Dam Connecticut New Haven 12 Significant Poor 1906 Water Supply
Jewett Wwt Lagoon Ohio Harrison 12 Significant Satisfactory 1999 Debris Control
Spencer Pond Dam Connecticut New London 12 Significant Poor 1900 Recreation
Pa-107 Pennsylvania Crawford 12 Significant Not Rated — Recreation
Alliance Sludge Lagoons Ohio Stark 12 Significant Fair 1993 Water Supply
Spahn Pond Dam Connecticut Fairfield 12 Significant Satisfactory 1925 Recreation
Spring Lake Florida Putnam 12 Significant Poor — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Walkers Lake Dam Mississippi Clay 12 Significant Fair — Recreation
Frankfort Flow Equalization Pond Dam Illinois Will 12 Significant Not Available — Other
Long Lake California Plumas 12 Significant Satisfactory 1938 Water Supply
Billings Lake Dam Connecticut New London 12 Significant Satisfactory 1900 Recreation
Hobbs Pond Maine Oxford 12 Significant Poor 1976 Recreation
Manitook Lake Dam Connecticut Hartford 12 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Quincy Aerated Lagoon No 2 Washington Grant 12 Significant — 1987 Other
Quincy Aerated Lagoon No 1 Washington Grant 12 Significant — 1987 Other
Tarrywile Lake Dam Connecticut Fairfield 12 Significant Satisfactory 1900 Recreation
Cedar Lake Dam New Jersey Cumberland 12 Significant Poor — Recreation
Small Pond Dam Connecticut Fairfield 12 Significant Not Rated — Recreation
Whitney Lake Pennsylvania Wayne 12 Significant Fair 1934 Recreation
Seven Devils Swamp Dam Arkansas Drew 12 Significant Not Rated 1955 Recreation
New York Central Reservoir Dam Ohio Perry 12 Significant Poor 1935 Recreation
Little River Dam Massachusetts Essex 12 Significant Fair — Recreation
Ridgely Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 12 Significant Fair — Recreation
Vrasidas Dam New York Ulster 12 Significant Poor 1947 Recreation
East Loch Mcwilliams Dam Louisiana St. Tammany 12 Significant Fair 1983 Recreation
Lake Vedra Dam Florida St. Johns 12 Significant Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
Hillsborough Sewage Lagoon Dam New Hampshire Hillsborough 12 Significant Fair 1984 Other
Shady Lake Dam Connecticut Tolland 12 Significant Poor — Recreation
Penallen Pennsylvania Montgomery 12 Significant Fair 1982 Flood Risk Reduction
Mcavoy Pond Dam Massachusetts Franklin 12 Significant Fair 1956 Recreation
Priester Millpond Dam South Carolina Orangeburg 12 Significant Fair 1900 Recreation
Parker Trust Dam Texas Bastrop 12 Significant Not Rated 1972
Chamberlain Pond Dam Connecticut Windham 12 Significant Not Rated 1850 Recreation
Gritman Pond Dam Connecticut Litchfield 12 Significant Poor 1920 Recreation
Island Grove Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 12 Significant Fair — 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.