Browse Dams

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
Moss Lake Dam Mississippi Jasper 14 Undetermined — — Recreation
Pickett Pond Dam Mississippi Hinds 14 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms05603 Lake Dam Mississippi Tate 14 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms05450 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 14 Undetermined — — Recreation
Mccormick Lake Dam Mississippi Jasper 14 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms04996 Lake Dam Mississippi Oktibbeha 14 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms04642 Lake Dam Mississippi Winston 14 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms05203 Lake Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 14 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms04924 Lake Dam Mississippi Oktibbeha 14 Undetermined — — Recreation
Hallbrook Lake Dam Mississippi Attala 14 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms05886 Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 14 Undetermined — — Recreation
Yelverton Pond Dam Mississippi Hinds 14 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms04761 Lake Dam Mississippi Chickasaw 14 Undetermined — — Recreation
Anderson Lake Dam Mississippi Smith 14 Undetermined — — Recreation
Williamson Lake Dam Mississippi Pike 14 Undetermined — — Recreation
Thorn Dam Virginia Fauquier 14 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Joe Stanczyk Lake Dam (North) Indiana DeKalb 14 Undetermined Not Rated 1983 Recreation
Burns Lake Dam Mississippi Jasper 14 Undetermined — — Recreation
Gressitt Dam Virginia King and Queen 14 Undetermined Fair — Recreation
Ms04056 Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 14 Undetermined — — Recreation
Condrey Dam Virginia Chesterfield 14 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Walston Creek Dam Virginia Accomack 14 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Piazzo Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 14 Undetermined — — Recreation
Julian Ott Dam South Carolina Orangeburg 14 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Cook Lake Ms02284 Dam Mississippi Smith 14 Undetermined — — Recreation
Smithson Lake Dam Mississippi Attala 14 Undetermined — — Recreation
Douglas Millpond Dam South Carolina Chesterfield 14 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ferry Point Dam Virginia Suffolk 14 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Elliotts Dam Virginia Caroline 14 Undetermined Satisfactory — Recreation
Norman Lake Dam Mississippi Jasper 14 Undetermined — — Recreation
Bearden Dam Virginia Louisa 14 Undetermined Not Rated — Other
Mt. Airy Dam Virginia Richmond 14 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
J K Simpson Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 14 Undetermined — — Recreation
R E Cheatham Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 14 Undetermined — — Recreation
Appes Sod Farm Dam Georgia Putnam 14 Undetermined Not Rated —
Warburton Pond Dam Virginia James City 14 Undetermined Satisfactory — Recreation
Baron Lake Dam Mississippi Forrest 14 Undetermined — — Recreation
Telfair Pond Road Dam Georgia Burke 14 Undetermined Not Rated —
Ashland Mill Dam Virginia Hanover 14 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Curling Dam Virginia King William 14 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Holder Pond Dam Mississippi Forrest 14 Undetermined — — Recreation
James Hillburn Lake Dam Mississippi Jones 14 Undetermined — — Recreation
Glisson Lake Dam Georgia Candler 14 Undetermined Not Rated 1953 Recreation
Albert Mcdonalds Lake Dam Mississippi Stone 14 Undetermined — — Recreation
Harmony Lake Dam Ohio Wayne 14 Undetermined — 1955 Recreation
Banks Land and Cattle Company Dam Mississippi DeSoto 14 Undetermined — — Recreation
Georgia Pacific Lake Dam Mississippi Jasper 14 Undetermined — — Recreation
Moose-Willow 2 Minnesota Aitkin 14 Undetermined Poor 1966 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Byran Swilley Pond Dam Mississippi DeSoto 14 Undetermined — — Recreation
Carter Family Dam Virginia Franklin 14 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation

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.