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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
Mary's Creek #8 Dam Tennessee Shelby 33 Significant Satisfactory 1954 Flood Risk Reduction
Frd No 15 Kansas Cowley 33 Significant Satisfactory 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
New Holland Lake Dam Indiana Dubois 33 Significant Fair 1957
Steve Harper Lagoon Dam North Carolina Edgecombe 33 Significant Satisfactory - Other
Francis Idaho Elmore 33 Significant Fair 1914 Irrigation
Terry Jordan Lake Dam Missouri Gasconade 33 Significant Not Rated 1991 Recreation
Barhorst Lake Dam Ohio Shelby 33 Significant Satisfactory 1970 Recreation
Upper Diversion Dam No. 2 Idaho Bonneville 33 Significant Satisfactory 1982 Hydroelectric
Mother Earth Dam Upper North Carolina Transylvania 33 Significant Fair - Recreation
Cohen Pond Maryland Frederick 33 Significant Poor 1952 Recreation
Backbone Dam Iowa Delaware 33 Significant Satisfactory 1938 Recreation
Kearsley Dam Michigan Genesee 33 Significant Satisfactory 1929 Recreation
Lake Margery Dam Texas San Saba 33 Significant Fair 1975 Irrigation
Clarks Lake Colorado Larimer 33 Significant Satisfactory 1904 Irrigation
Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians California El Dorado 33 Significant Satisfactory 1968 Water Supply
Scott Lake Dam Missouri Osage 33 Significant Not Rated 1991 Recreation
Dina Bob Lake California Sonoma 33 Significant Satisfactory 1955 Water Supply
Lutz Dam North Carolina Buncombe 33 Significant Fair - Recreation
Chittim Wyoming Fremont 33 Significant Unsatisfactory 2003 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 14 Dam Texas Wise 33 Significant Not Rated 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Leaf Lake Dam Tennessee Tipton 33 Significant - 1940
Hall Idaho Elmore 33 Significant Poor 1945 Other
Campbells Ledge Pennsylvania Luzerne 33 Significant Fair 1906 Recreation
City Reservoir Dam Texas Clay 33 Significant Poor 1935 Recreation
Sweetwater New Hampshire Sullivan 33 Significant Satisfactory 1922 Hydroelectric
Prince's Northeast Lake Dam Indiana Johnson 33 Significant Satisfactory 1955 Recreation
Dorthae Dam Kentucky Laurel 33 Significant Satisfactory 1926 Water Supply
Union Colorado Weld 33 Significant Satisfactory 1902 Irrigation
Soil Erosion Lake Georgia Richmond 33 Significant Poor 1977 Recreation
P-5 Florida Polk 33 Significant Not Rated 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Minnawanna Dam Michigan Lapeer 33 Significant Satisfactory 1963 Recreation
Sandy Farms No. 1-A Oregon Clackamas 33 Significant Not Rated 1977 Irrigation
Sourdough Wilderness Ranch Utah Weber 33 Significant Not Rated - Recreation
West Fork Kickapoo 3 Wisconsin Vernon 33 Significant Fair 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 51 Dam Texas Fannin 33 Significant Fair 1982 Flood Risk Reduction
Lower Mountain Lake Dam New Hampshire Grafton 33 Significant Satisfactory 1967 Recreation
Clementia California Sacramento 33 Significant Satisfactory 1976 Water Supply
Warren Levis Dam Illinois Madison 33 Significant Not Available 1947 Recreation
Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 26 Dam Texas Hemphill 33 Significant Fair 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
South Anna #52 B Virginia Hanover 33 Significant Satisfactory 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Earl Levy Lake Dam Kentucky Fayette 33 Significant Poor 1935 Recreation
St Joseph Lake Dam Missouri Montgomery 33 Significant Not Rated 1962 Recreation
East Catchment Basin Dam New Mexico Eddy 33 Significant Poor - Tailings
Ketch Lake Oklahoma Comanche 33 Significant Fair 1940 Recreation
Paradise Lake Dam No. 1 (Lower) Indiana Morgan 33 Significant Poor 1964 Recreation
Lincoln Ridge Estates Dam Iowa Greene 33 Significant Fair 2007 Recreation
Bloomingdale North Lake Dam Ohio Jefferson 33 Significant Poor 1975 Recreation
Dog Creek Reservoir Montana Powell 33 Significant - 1954 Irrigation
Lower Valley New Hampshire Sullivan 33 Significant Satisfactory 1921 Hydroelectric
Lower Pine Lake Dam Iowa Hardin 33 Significant Satisfactory 1922 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.