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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
Wilbur D. Mills Lock and Dam Arkansas Arkansas 68 Significant Not Available 1967 Navigation
Fourche Creek Dam 1 Missouri Ripley 68 Significant Not Rated 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Elmer Davis Lake Dam Kentucky Owen 68 Significant Poor 1958 Recreation
F3a Four Corners Mine Florida Manatee 68 Significant Not Rated 2001 Tailings
Star Mountain Reservoir Oregon Malheur 68 Significant Not Rated 1961 Irrigation
Mud River Mps 2a Kentucky Logan 68 Significant Fair 1967 Water Supply
Brown Mud Lake No. 4 Arkansas Saline 68 Significant Fair 1975 Other
Intrepid Potash West Plant Dam New Mexico Eddy 68 Significant Unsatisfactory 1978 Tailings
Dry Wash No. 2 Utah San Juan 68 Significant Not Rated 1962 Irrigation
Lazarus Creek Minnesota Yellow Medicine 67 Significant Satisfactory 2005 Flood Risk Reduction
William Bacon Oliver Lock and Dam Alabama Tuscaloosa 67 Significant Not Available 1992 Navigation
Olmsted Locks and Dam Illinois Ballard 67 Significant Not Available 2018 Navigation
Horse Lake Dam Iowa Plymouth 67 Significant Satisfactory 1963 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sun Valley Lake Dam Iowa Ringgold 67 Significant Satisfactory 1971 Other
Pend Oreille Mine Nw Tailings Dam Washington Pend Oreille 67 Significant Satisfactory 2003 Tailings
Headwaters Dam North Carolina Henderson 67 Significant Satisfactory 2000 Recreation
Knight Hawk Coal/Praire Eagle Mine/010b Slurry Dam Illinois Perry 66 Significant Not Available 2006 Tailings
Holmes Harbor Reclaimed Water Ponds Washington Island 66 Significant Fair 1994 Other
Aberdeen Lock and Dam Mississippi Monroe 66 Significant Not Available 1984 Navigation
Big Bear Lake West Virginia Preston 66 Significant Satisfactory 1972 Recreation
Sessions Creek Dam Michigan Ionia 66 Significant Satisfactory 1981 Recreation
Harrison County Roadgrade Dam 18-79-43 Iowa Harrison 66 Significant Fair 1959 Other
Tekamah-Mud Creek 9-A Nebraska Burt 66 Significant Satisfactory 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Fresh Water Impoundment West Virginia Mingo 66 Significant Not Available - Water Supply
Chelan Washington Chelan 66 Significant Fair 1927 Hydroelectric
Shephard Lake Dam North Carolina Clay 66 Significant Satisfactory - Recreation
Red Oak Lower Dam Arkansas Garland 66 Significant Fair 1999 Recreation
Gillespie Arizona Maricopa 66 Significant Fair 1921 Irrigation
Hazel Creek Dam Missouri Adair 65 Significant Satisfactory 1982 Recreation
Richardson California Sonoma 65 Significant Satisfactory 1954 Water Supply
Banning Refuse Slurry Pond Pennsylvania Fayette 65 Significant Fair - Other
Sixmile Creek Wid Site 03 Arkansas Logan 65 Significant Fair 1955 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Sara Dam Illinois Effingham 65 Significant Not Available 1957 Recreation
Goodrich Reservoir Oregon Baker 65 Significant Not Rated 1963 Water Supply
Patterson Creek No.22 West Virginia Mineral 65 Significant Fair 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
North Fork of S Fork Site 3 Arkansas Montgomery 65 Significant Satisfactory 1986 Flood Risk Reduction
Plant City Cooling Pond Florida Hillsborough 65 Significant Not Rated 1990 Tailings
SCS-Deep Red Run-Coffin Creek Site-01 Oklahoma Tillman 65 Significant Fair 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Gardener Reservoir Oregon Jackson 65 Significant Not Rated 1952 Irrigation
Kimbrough-Moore Dam Tennessee Humphreys 65 Significant - 2013 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sporn Unit 5 Flyash Dam West Virginia Mason 65 Significant Satisfactory - Tailings
Camp Ernst Dam Kentucky Boone 65 Significant Fair 1950 Recreation
Temple Terrace (Se) Gypstack Florida Hillsborough 65 Significant Not Rated 1984 Tailings
Temple Terrace (Ne) A Florida Hillsborough 65 Significant Not Rated 1984 Tailings
Squaw Creek Dam Nevada Washoe 65 Significant Poor - Irrigation
Upper Big Blue River Structure No. 13 Indiana Henry 64 Significant Poor 1974 Water Supply
Lake Stingray Dam Missouri Camden 64 Significant Unsatisfactory 2000 Recreation
Ken Ray Indiana Lawrence 64 Significant Fair 1961 Recreation
White Oak Dam #1 Virginia Madison 64 Significant Satisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
Spring-Bull 1 South Dakota Charles Mix 64 Significant - 1973 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.