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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
Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 27 Dam Texas Grayson 43 Significant Fair 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Corral Creek Idaho Valley 43 Significant Fair 1952 Irrigation
Pc11 Payne Creek Mine Florida Polk 43 Significant Not Rated 1998 Tailings
Frd No 30 Kansas Cowley 43 Significant Fair 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Colvin Sedimentation Pond Pennsylvania Greene 43 Significant Satisfactory 1980 Other
Dog Creek Dam Iowa O'Brien 43 Significant Fair 1967 Other
Green Point-Lower (No. 1) Oregon Hood River 43 Significant Not Rated 1938 Irrigation
Windy Gap Colorado Grand 43 Significant Unsatisfactory 1985 Irrigation
N1 Cf North Florida Hardee 43 Significant Not Rated 1980 Tailings
Mississippi River Lock and Dam 10 Iowa Clayton 43 Significant Not Available 1937 Navigation
Lyndon Lake Dam Kansas Osage 43 Significant Fair 1966 Recreation
Lake Arrowhead Colorado Gunnison 43 Significant Fair 1979 Recreation
Lake Fisher Dam Iowa Davis 43 Significant Satisfactory 1937 Water Supply
Mud River FRS No 27 Kentucky Logan 43 Significant Unsatisfactory 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Bear Valley Sh California Alpine 43 Significant Satisfactory 1975 Other
Hidden Springs Cell 3a Idaho Ada 43 Significant Satisfactory 2007 Other
Rob Fork Fresh Water Impoundment Kentucky Pike 43 Significant Not Available — Water Supply
Papio Creek D-45 Nebraska Douglas 43 Significant Satisfactory 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Hughes Idaho Valley 43 Significant Fair 1957 Irrigation
Appleseed Ridge Lake No. 1 Dam Ohio Logan 43 Significant Fair 1968 Recreation
Little Mountain Farms Upper Dam North Carolina Catawba 43 Significant Fair 2001 Recreation
Easter Lake Dam Iowa Polk 43 Significant Satisfactory 1967 Recreation
Sfm 5 - Mosaic Florida Polk 43 Significant Not Rated 2002 Tailings
Miami View Golf Club Pond No. 2 Dam Ohio Hamilton 43 Significant Fair — Recreation
York Bldg Products Settling Pond 9 Maryland Cecil 43 Significant Satisfactory 1988 Tailings
Jennings Creek #6 Dam Tennessee Jackson 43 Significant Satisfactory 1964
Laguna Regulating Basin California Los Angeles 43 Significant Satisfactory 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Elkhorn Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 43 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Murguia Dam Iowa Des Moines 43 Significant Satisfactory 1978 Recreation
Lake Ahquabi Dam Iowa Warren 43 Significant Satisfactory 1935 Recreation
Rattlesnake Ranch No.2 (Lower) Utah San Juan 43 Significant Not Rated 1972 Irrigation
Peet Creek Dam Montana Beaverhead 43 Significant — — Irrigation
Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 25 Dam Texas Coleman 43 Significant Not Rated 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Eastman Falls New Hampshire Merrimack 43 Significant Satisfactory 1937 Hydroelectric
Long Run Park Lake Dam Kentucky Jefferson 43 Significant Poor 1968 Recreation
Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam Texas Williamson 43 Significant Fair 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Dejarnatt Utah Box Elder 43 Significant Not Rated 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Waubonsie Cr. Watershed Site 3 Iowa Mills 43 Significant Satisfactory 1994 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Standing Stone Dam Tennessee Overton 43 Significant Satisfactory 1936 Recreation
Marsh Lake Dam Ohio Tuscarawas 43 Significant Fair 1955 Recreation
Dogtown Arizona Coconino 43 Significant Fair 1934 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Martins Creek Ses Ash Basin No 4 Pennsylvania Northampton 43 Significant Fair 1989 Other
Lake Hattie Wyoming Albany 43 Significant Fair 1912 Irrigation
Myers Wyoming Uinta 43 Significant Poor 1954 Irrigation
Orchard Idaho Ada 43 Significant Poor 1902 Other
Mississippi River Lock and Dam 11 Iowa Dubuque 43 Significant Not Available 1937 Navigation
Theo League Lake Dam Alabama Winston 43 Significant Not Rated 1965 Recreation
Mill C New York Clinton 43 Significant Satisfactory 1922 Hydroelectric
Mississippi River Lock and Dam 5 Minnesota Buffalo 43 Significant Not Available 1935 Navigation
Upper Big Nemaha 6-A Nebraska Gage 43 Significant Satisfactory 1978 Flood Risk Reduction

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.