Browse Dams

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.

Clear
Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Embrook Dam North Carolina Henderson 27 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Waggoner South Dakota Haakon 27 Significant — 1940 Recreation
Lower Caney Louisiana Webster 27 Significant Not Rated 1937 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Dobbin Brothers Dam Alabama Shelby 27 Significant Not Rated 1965 Recreation
Prattville Lake Alabama Autauga 27 Significant Not Rated 1920 Recreation
Herrin Reservoir 2 Dam Illinois Williamson 27 Significant Not Available 1926 Recreation
Village of Scots Fancy Swm Pond (Starmount Lane) Maryland Harford 27 Significant Fair 1991 Flood Risk Reduction
Tom J Dike Idaho Valley 27 Significant Fair 1995 Irrigation
Willow Creek Watershed Dam C- 1 Missouri Ray 27 Significant Not Rated 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Waterfall Way Detention Basin Pennsylvania Washington 27 Significant Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Clark Lake Dam Alabama Crenshaw 27 Significant Not Rated 1965 Recreation
Lower White River Wisconsin Waushara 27 Significant Fair 1927 Hydroelectric
Burgess Lake Dam Ohio Mahoning 27 Significant Poor 1915 Water Supply
Cabe Pond Dam North Carolina Clay 27 Significant Poor — Recreation
Maple Creek Dam Tennessee Carroll 27 Significant Satisfactory 1937
Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 23a Dam Texas Hemphill 27 Significant Fair 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Tungston Mine Tailings Dam North Carolina Vance 27 Significant Fair — Tailings
Sioux Falls Diversion Weir South Dakota Minnehaha 27 Significant — 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Ralph Hedman South Dakota Stanley 27 Significant — 1958 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
White Oaks Lake Dam Tennessee Shelby 27 Significant Satisfactory 1961
Maple Valley Lake Dam Ohio Tuscarawas 27 Significant Poor 1970 Recreation
Little Raccoon Dam No. 21 Indiana Parke 27 Significant Fair 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Trotter West Virginia Roane 27 Significant Poor 1955 Other
Charles Liles Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 27 Significant Fair 1964 Recreation
Thunderbird Lake Dam Indiana Sullivan 27 Significant Fair 1957
Willow Creek Dam #2 North Carolina Davidson 27 Significant Fair — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Carter Lake Dam Tennessee Lincoln 27 Significant — 1970
Diamondhead Arkansas Garland 27 Significant Not Rated 1974 Recreation
Paint Mill Lake Dam Indiana Vigo 27 Significant Poor 1940 Recreation
Kansas Shawnee 27 Significant — — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Porters Creek #3 Dam Tennessee Hardeman 27 Significant Satisfactory 1906
Winters Branch Dam Virginia Manassas 27 Significant Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Crosley Lake Dam Indiana Jennings 27 Significant Poor 1937 Recreation
Cox Dam Indiana Hendricks 27 Significant Fair 1996 Recreation
Upper Big Nemaha J-37 Nebraska Johnson 27 Significant Satisfactory 1969 Other
Lake Rico Dam Massachusetts Bristol 27 Significant Fair 1972 Recreation
Prairie Cr. No. B-3-1 (Montgomery) Indiana Daviess 27 Significant Fair 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
SCS-Cherokee Sandy Site-08a Oklahoma Garvin 27 Significant Fair 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Henry Dam Arkansas Perry 27 Significant Satisfactory 1967 Recreation
Harrison West Lake Dam (South) Indiana Bartholomew 27 Significant Poor 1949 Recreation
The Shire Lake Dam Ohio Jackson 27 Significant Fair 1963 Recreation
Alsey Lake Dam Illinois Scott 27 Significant Not Available 1969 Other
Caney Creek FRS 12 Kentucky Grayson 27 Significant Fair 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Camp Victor Dam Indiana Morgan 27 Significant Poor 1953 Recreation
Sims Pond Dam North Carolina Watauga 27 Significant Not Rated — Recreation
Ripley County Lake Dam Missouri Ripley 27 Significant Not Rated 1958 Recreation
Nicewander Lake Dam Indiana Brown 27 Significant Poor 1976 Recreation
Cypress Creek W/S Dam Site 17 Alabama Lauderdale 27 Significant Not Rated 1986 Flood Risk Reduction
Paradise Fossil Plant - Slag Stilling Pond Kentucky Muhlenberg 27 Significant Not Available 1970 Other
Yamhill Vista Dam #5 Oregon Yamhill 27 Significant Not Rated — Irrigation

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.