Browse Dams

4,027 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 4,027 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
Edmondson Dam Virginia Washington 47 Undetermined Not Rated — Hydroelectric
Pol15 Florida Polk 47 Undetermined Not Rated — Tailings
Terrapin Creek - Site 15 Alabama Cleburne 47 Undetermined Not Rated — Flood Risk Reduction
Fr Farm Dam Virginia Albemarle 47 Undetermined Not Rated —
Ms06730 Lake Dam Mississippi Adams 47 Undetermined — — Recreation
Rappahannock Dam #22 Virginia Rappahannock 47 Undetermined Fair —
Dr Porters Dam Mississippi Warren 47 Undetermined — 1999 Recreation
Smart Dam Virginia Patrick 46 Undetermined Not Rated —
Southmark Lake Dam Georgia Dawson 46 Undetermined Not Rated 1940 Recreation
Westbrook Lake Dam Georgia Madison 46 Undetermined Not Rated —
Atoka County Lake Oklahoma Murray 46 Undetermined Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Prince's South Lake Dam (Not Built) Indiana Johnson 46 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Safari Lake #2 Dam Mississippi Lamar 46 Undetermined — — Recreation
Prillaman Dam Virginia Franklin 46 Undetermined Not Rated —
Chilarna Lake Dam Virginia Bedford 45 Undetermined Fair — Recreation
High Head Branch Lake Dam Georgia Burke 45 Undetermined Not Rated —
Buckingham County Dam #5 Virginia Buckingham 45 Undetermined Not Rated —
Seven Islands Dam Virginia Culpeper 45 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Cj Koehr Dam Virginia Fauquier 45 Undetermined Not Rated —
Littell Dam Virginia Patrick 45 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Bowen Lake Dam Georgia Peach 45 Undetermined Not Rated —
Pol39 Florida Polk 45 Undetermined Not Rated — Tailings
Lawrence Dam Virginia Patrick 44 Undetermined Not Rated —
Un-Named Dam 1 New Mexico San Juan 44 Undetermined Not Available —
Kellogg Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 44 Undetermined — — Recreation
Lake Christopher Dam Mississippi Warren 44 Undetermined — 2005 Recreation
Bpb1 Florida Bay 44 Undetermined Not Rated —
Kingsley Dam Virginia Loudoun 44 Undetermined Fair — Recreation
North Bend Golf Course Area West Virginia Ritchie 44 Undetermined Not Rated 1955 Irrigation
Hil8 Florida Hillsborough 44 Undetermined Not Rated — Tailings
Prince Edward County Dam # 12 Virginia Prince Edward 44 Undetermined Not Rated — Flood Risk Reduction
Laurel Lake Dam Virginia Dickenson 43 Undetermined Satisfactory 1963 Recreation
Edwards Flood Prevention Dam (Rc&D) Site No. 41 Kansas Woodson 43 Undetermined — 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Dillon Dam Virginia Henry 43 Undetermined Not Rated —
Jj'S Dam Florida Santa Rosa 43 Undetermined Not Rated —
Ep7 Florida Escambia 43 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Greg Lester Dam Virginia Bedford 43 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Gilliam Dam Virginia Halifax 43 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Mod Branch Dam No.5 West Virginia McDowell 43 Undetermined Not Rated 1970 Recreation
Prince Edward County Dam # 3 Virginia Prince Edward 43 Undetermined Not Rated —
Stonewall Hunting Preserve Lake Dam Georgia Troup 43 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Gold Creek Golf Club Lake Dam # 2 Georgia Dawson 43 Undetermined Not Rated 1996 Recreation
Ms06744 Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 43 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms06770 Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 43 Undetermined — — Recreation
France Dam Virginia Richmond 43 Undetermined Not Rated —
Lake Marie Dam Georgia Lumpkin 43 Undetermined Not Rated 1951 Recreation
Lake Cole Dam Mississippi Warren 43 Undetermined — 2005 Recreation
Upshaw Lake Dam Mississippi Holmes 42 Undetermined Satisfactory 2005 Recreation
Fenton and Schrimpshire Lake Dam Mississippi Jones 42 Undetermined — 1998 Recreation
Unidentified Dam Virginia Bedford 42 Undetermined Not Rated —

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.