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4,025 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 4,025 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
Millers Dam Virginia Essex 23 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Bowles Dam Virginia Fluvanna 23 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Terzs Dam Virginia Nottoway 23 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
J. C. Stafford Dam Virginia Dinwiddie 23 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Ms06869 Lake Dam Mississippi Tippah 23 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Gadden Pond Dam South Carolina Calhoun 23 Undetermined Fair 1965 Recreation
Har7 Florida Hardee 23 Undetermined Not Rated — Tailings
Katherine Owens Dam Virginia Fauquier 23 Undetermined Not Rated —
Moody Dam Virginia Campbell 23 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Trahos Dam Virginia Caroline 23 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
D - Pond Dam Virginia Suffolk 23 Undetermined Not Rated — Other
Fayetteville Reservoir Dam Georgia Fayette 23 Undetermined Not Rated — Water Supply
Upper Running Cedar Dam Virginia Goochland 23 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Horners Dam Virginia Nottoway 23 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Pol109 Florida Polk 23 Undetermined Not Rated — Tailings
Dp Gum Dam Virginia Frederick 23 Undetermined Not Rated —
Williamsburg National Dam Virginia James City 23 Undetermined Not Rated —
Leveque Dam Virginia Albemarle 23 Undetermined Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Jt Gable Dam Virginia Loudoun 23 Undetermined Not Rated —
Toano Dam Virginia James City 23 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Morgans Dam Virginia Sussex 23 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
King William County Dam #11 Virginia King William 23 Undetermined Not Rated —
Hampton Irrigation Pond Dam Georgia Irwin 23 Undetermined Not Rated —
Thomas Branch Dam Virginia Westmoreland 23 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Ancel Dam Virginia Prince Edward 23 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Fairways Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 23 Undetermined — 1993 Recreation
Bethany Dam Virginia Louisa 23 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Wilsons Dam Virginia Cumberland 23 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Lower East Leake Dam Virginia Goochland 23 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Jiles Milll Pond Dam Virginia Caroline 23 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Ms06419 Lake Dam Mississippi Wayne 23 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ainsworth Dam Mississippi Simpson 23 Undetermined — — Recreation
Farmer Dam Virginia Campbell 23 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Prince Edward County Dam # 11 Virginia Prince Edward 23 Undetermined Not Rated —
Trinity Centre Dam Virginia Fairfax 23 Undetermined Not Rated —
Clarke Watkins Lake Dam Mississippi Jones 23 Undetermined — — Recreation
Penola East Five Dam Virginia Caroline 23 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Dongola Dam Virginia Louisa 23 Undetermined Not Rated — Fish and Wildlife Pond
East Temple Dam Virginia Halifax 23 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Francis Broaddus Dam Virginia Hanover 23 Undetermined Not Rated 1962 Irrigation
Byers Mill Dam Virginia Powhatan 23 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Virginia Farms Dam Virginia Albemarle 23 Undetermined Not Rated —
Pease Dam; Bernard North Dakota McLean 23 Undetermined Not Rated 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Collins Lower Dam Virginia Cumberland 23 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Lake Marie Dam Ohio Wayne 23 Undetermined Not Rated 1996 Recreation
Crowder Dam Virginia Bedford 23 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Ms05764 Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 23 Undetermined — — Recreation
Quarter Mill Lake Dam Virginia Powhatan 23 Undetermined Satisfactory — Recreation
Conserv Retention Pond Florida Polk 23 Undetermined Not Rated — Tailings
Walton Dam Virginia Powhatan 23 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.