Browse Dams

4,063 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 4,063 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
Ms07067 Lake Dam Mississippi Choctaw 18 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms06915 Lake Dam Mississippi Attala 18 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms07141 Lake Dam Mississippi Marion 18 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms07303 Lake Dam Mississippi Wayne 18 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms06685 Lake Dam Mississippi Smith 18 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms06279 Lake Dam Mississippi George 18 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms07172 Lake Dam Mississippi Covington 18 Undetermined - - Recreation
Lawsons Lake Dam Indiana Bartholomew 18 Undetermined Not Rated 1962 Recreation
Dean Dam Virginia Henrico 18 Undetermined Not Rated -
Ms06495 Lake Dam Mississippi Jones 18 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms07188 Lake Dam Mississippi Covington 18 Undetermined - - Recreation
Fralin Dam Virginia Powhatan 18 Undetermined Not Rated -
Ms06435 Lake Dam Mississippi Wayne 18 Undetermined - - Recreation
Wade Dam #3 Virginia Halifax 18 Undetermined Not Rated - Irrigation
Lancaster County Dam #1 Virginia Lancaster 18 Undetermined Not Rated -
Fluvanna County Dam #10 Virginia Fluvanna 18 Undetermined Not Rated -
Ms06617 Lake Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 18 Undetermined - - Recreation
Cedar Creek Dam Virginia Essex 18 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Garretts Dam Virginia King William 18 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Ms07126 Lake Dam Mississippi Walthall 18 Undetermined - - Recreation
Travis Dam Virginia Westmoreland 18 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Leeton Assoc Dam Virginia Fauquier 18 Undetermined Not Rated -
Benelli Dam Virginia Cumberland 18 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Colten INC Dam Virginia Fauquier 18 Undetermined Not Rated -
Purkins Hoa Dam Virginia Essex 18 Undetermined Not Rated -
Barrett Dam Virginia Cumberland 18 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Ms06881 Lake Dam Mississippi Alcorn 18 Undetermined - - Recreation
Watson Dam Virginia Prince Edward 18 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Covenant Woods Dam Virginia Hanover 18 Undetermined Not Rated -
Barricks Dam Virginia Middlesex 18 Undetermined Not Rated - Other
Tabscott Dam Virginia Goochland 18 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Wise County Dam #4 Virginia Wise 18 Undetermined Not Rated -
Rush Pond Dam Georgia Bleckley 18 Undetermined Not Rated -
Horners Dam Virginia Westmoreland 18 Undetermined Satisfactory - Recreation
Weavers Dam Virginia Westmoreland 18 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Willis Dam Virginia Culpeper 18 Undetermined Not Rated - Irrigation
Seven Vistas Dam Virginia Frederick 18 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
J E Edmunds Dam Virginia Halifax 18 Undetermined Not Rated -
Cheneys Creek Dam Virginia Goochland 18 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Kingsmill Dam Virginia James City 18 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Schumacher Dam Virginia Prince William 18 Undetermined Not Rated -
Exp Station Pond Dam South Carolina Darlington 18 Undetermined - - Irrigation
Johnsons Dam Virginia Mecklenburg 18 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Saunders Pond Dam Virginia Bedford 18 Undetermined Fair - Water Supply
Mpc Sedimentation Pond Mississippi Simpson 18 Undetermined - - Flood Risk Reduction
Westham Gc Irrigation Lake Dam Virginia Chesterfield 18 Undetermined Not Rated - Irrigation
Mirror Lakes Dam No. 2 Virginia James City 18 Undetermined Not Rated -
Ms05976 Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 18 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms06086 Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 18 Undetermined - - Recreation
King William County Dam #10 Virginia King William 18 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.