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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
Mc Dowell Lake Dam 2 Iowa Lee 29 Significant Fair 1967 Recreation
Lillie'S Dam Virginia Cumberland 29 Significant Not Rated — Recreation
Turner May Dam Texas Nolan 29 Significant Not Rated 1950 Water Supply
Teague City Lake Dam Texas Freestone 29 Significant Poor 1953 Water Supply
Ross No. 2 California Shasta 29 Significant Satisfactory 1957 Other
Lower San Saba River WS SCS Site 5 Dam Texas San Saba 29 Significant Fair 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Miller School Dam Virginia Albemarle 29 Significant Fair — Recreation
Maltby Lake West Dam #3 Connecticut New Haven 29 Significant Satisfactory 1862 Water Supply
Big Creek Wid Site 03 Arkansas Greene 29 Significant Fair 1968 Recreation
Shealy Lake Dam Lower North Carolina Henderson 29 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Paulinskill Lake Dam New Jersey Sussex 29 Significant Satisfactory 1927 Recreation
Busseron Dam No. J-1 Indiana Sullivan 29 Significant Fair 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Robert Mckinney Dam North Carolina McDowell 29 Significant Satisfactory 1985 Recreation
Scaife Lake Dam Tennessee Williamson 29 Significant — 1956 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lansbrook Oklahoma Oklahoma 29 Significant Fair 1931 Recreation
Browns Creek Lake Dam Tennessee Henderson 29 Significant Satisfactory 1935 Recreation
Sandy Run Lake Dam Illinois White 29 Significant Not Available 1903 Recreation
Sherrill Pond Dam South Carolina Lancaster 29 Significant Fair 1967 Recreation
Bevanda California Calaveras 29 Significant Satisfactory 1925 Water Supply
Riverview Dam Illinois Coles 29 Significant Not Available 1989 Water Supply
Margaret Creek Structure No. 5 Ohio Athens 29 Significant Satisfactory 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Jesse Fletcher Dam South Carolina Pickens 29 Significant Fair 1994 Other
Underwood Lake Alabama Autauga 29 Significant Not Rated 1956 Recreation
Waterloo Sportsman Club Lake 1 Dam Illinois Monroe 29 Significant Not Available 1948 Recreation
Krog Stockwater Dam South Dakota Buffalo 29 Significant — 1950 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sa 3 S.C. Florida Hamilton 29 Significant Not Rated — Tailings
Walnut Grove Lake Dam Tennessee Shelby 29 Significant Satisfactory 1963 Recreation
Clouse Lake Dam Ohio Perry 29 Significant Fair 1946 Recreation
Ripplelake Drive Dam South Carolina Pickens 29 Significant Poor — Recreation
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 122b Dam Texas Navarro 29 Significant Not Rated 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Gooseberry (Lower) Dam (Fs) Utah Sanpete 29 Significant Poor 1937 Recreation
Dan Hole River Dam New Hampshire Carroll 29 Significant Poor 1935 Recreation
William Trunk Lake Dam Missouri Jefferson 29 Significant Not Rated 1990 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Ireland Vly Dam New York Saratoga 29 Significant Satisfactory 1931 Water Supply
Union Grove Lake Dam Iowa Tama 29 Significant Fair 1920 Recreation
Rushcreek Structure No. Iv-E Ohio Perry 29 Significant Satisfactory 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Fairway Colorado Larimer 29 Significant Satisfactory 1964 Recreation
Wildwood Lake West Virginia Monongalia 29 Significant Poor 1965 Recreation
Bertinettis Lake Dam Illinois Christian 29 Significant Not Available 1956 Recreation
SCS-Finn Creek Site-001 Oklahoma McClain 29 Significant Fair 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Bog Meadow Reservoir Dam New York Orange 29 Significant Fair 1996 Water Supply
Allegheny River Lock and Dam 4 Pennsylvania Allegheny 29 Significant Not Available 1927 Navigation
Eureka California Plumas 29 Significant Satisfactory 1866 Water Supply
Rholetter Pond Dam South Carolina Oconee 29 Significant Fair 1975 Recreation
George Reese Reservoir California Shasta 29 Significant Satisfactory 1876 Water Supply
Big Creek Wid Site 09 Arkansas Craighead 29 Significant Fair 1967 Recreation
Mud Creek 4-E Nebraska Gage 29 Significant Fair 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Shiner Upper Idaho Lemhi 29 Significant Fair 1968 Irrigation
Little Reservoir Dam Utah Beaver 29 Significant Poor 1929 Recreation
Westview Acres Lake Dam Illinois Monroe 29 Significant Not Available 1999 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.