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.
| 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.