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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
SCS-Upper Elk Creek Site-27 Oklahoma Beckham 32 Significant Fair 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Shuqualak WS Str 2 Dam Mississippi Noxubee 32 Significant Fair 1983 Flood Risk Reduction
Rushcreek Structure No. V-B Ohio Fairfield 32 Significant Satisfactory 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Lawsons Farm Lake West Virginia Roane 32 Significant Poor 1970 Recreation
Redwood River Minnesota Lyon 32 Significant Satisfactory 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Cbp Resources Dam North Carolina Gaston 32 Significant Fair — Other
Hertha Colorado Larimer 32 Significant Satisfactory 1958 Irrigation
Cub Creek 17-A Nebraska Jefferson 32 Significant Fair 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Finley Ditch #1 Dam (A) Tennessee Dyer 32 Significant Satisfactory 1983
Beaver Creek Dam Louisiana East Feliciana 32 Significant Fair 2001 Recreation
Upper Big Nemaha 27-R Nebraska Gage 32 Significant Satisfactory 1986 Flood Risk Reduction
Jug Creek Upper Idaho Valley 32 Significant Fair 1946 Irrigation
Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 61 Dam Texas Hunt 32 Significant Not Rated 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Mason Foertsch Dam Indiana Spencer 32 Significant Fair 1993 Recreation
Horseshoe Cove Dam Iowa Guthrie 32 Significant Poor 1975 Recreation
Bear - Pierce - Cedar 9-D Nebraska Gage 32 Significant Fair 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Six Mile Creek Utah Rich 32 Significant Not Rated 1951 Irrigation
Wray Watershed District #6 Colorado Yuma 32 Significant Satisfactory 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Mississippi River Lock and Dam 22 Missouri Ralls 32 Significant Not Available 1938 Navigation
Kingsford K-5 Florida Polk 32 Significant Not Rated 1979 Tailings
Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 84-1 Iowa Audubon 32 Significant Not Rated 1976 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Goose Lake Colorado Boulder 32 Significant Satisfactory 1908 Water Supply
Dragest Dam South Dakota Ziebach 32 Significant Fair 1977 Other
Autumn Rose Lake Dam Illinois Johnson 32 Significant Not Available 1998 Recreation
Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-28 Dam Mississippi Carroll 32 Significant Unsatisfactory 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
SCS-Rock Creek Site-09 Oklahoma Murray 32 Significant Fair 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Mcneely Dam Kentucky Jefferson 32 Significant Poor 1953 Recreation
SCS-Turkey Creek Site-02 Oklahoma Custer 32 Significant Fair 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Busseron Dam No. G-4 Indiana Vigo 32 Significant Fair 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Re Collins Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 32 Significant Fair 1955 Recreation
Lost Cr Pilot Watershed Dam E-2 Missouri Lincoln 32 Significant Not Rated 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Long Branch 71 Nebraska Johnson 32 Significant Satisfactory 1980 Flood Risk Reduction
SCS-Boggy Creek Site-07 Oklahoma Washita 32 Significant Fair 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Smith Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 32 Significant Satisfactory 1961 Recreation
SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-023 Oklahoma Stephens 32 Significant Fair 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Reelfoot-Indian Creek #3 Dam Tennessee Obion 32 Significant Satisfactory 1981
Wigwam Reservoir South Dam Connecticut Litchfield 32 Significant Satisfactory 1893 Water Supply
Horihan-Hazel Group Minnesota Fillmore 32 Significant Satisfactory 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Beautiful Run Dam #11 Virginia Madison 32 Significant Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Marydale Dam Kentucky Boone 32 Significant Poor 1956 Recreation
W2 Mix Area South Pasture Florida Hardee 32 Significant Not Rated 2002 Tailings
Sweet Water Alabama Marengo 32 Significant Not Rated 1966 Recreation
Mirage Flats Dam 3 Nebraska Sheridan 32 Significant Satisfactory 1958 Other
SCS-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-Bj3 Oklahoma Murray 32 Significant Fair 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Ferron Utah Sanpete 32 Significant Not Rated 1974 Water Supply
Hosensack No 4 Pennsylvania Lehigh 32 Significant Fair 1885 Recreation
S6 Dam Texas Harrison 32 Significant Not Rated —
Lyle Lake Dam Tennessee Shelby 32 Significant Satisfactory 1950
Oak Hill Plantation Dam Iowa Dallas 32 Significant Satisfactory 2004 Recreation
Di-Or Lake Dam Ohio Jackson 32 Significant Poor 1972 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.