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Browse Dams

2,266 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 2,266 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
Lewis Smith Alabama Walker 300 High Satisfactory 1961 Hydroelectric
Wheeler Dam Alabama Lauderdale 175 High Not Available 1936 Hydroelectric
Walter Bouldin Alabama Elmore 174 High Satisfactory 1967 Hydroelectric
Walter F. George Lock and Dam Alabama Clay 171 High Not Available 1962 Hydroelectric
Martin Alabama Tallapoosa 168 High Fair 1926 Hydroelectric
R. L. Harris Alabama Randolph 163 High Satisfactory 1983 Hydroelectric
Miller Steam Plant Ash Pond Alabama Jefferson 158 Low Not Rated 1977 Other
Rattlesnake Dam Alabama Walker 145 Significant Not Rated 1979 Other
Logan Martin Alabama St. Clair 142 High Poor 1964 Hydroelectric
Wilson Dam Alabama Lauderdale 137 High Not Available 1924 Flood Risk Reduction
Lay Alabama Coosa 130 High Satisfactory 1914 Hydroelectric
Belcher Lumber Company Dam Alabama Shelby 129 High Not Rated 1968 Recreation
Lake Tuscaloosa Dam Alabama Tuscaloosa 125 High Not Rated 1971 Recreation
Jordan Alabama Elmore 125 High Satisfactory 1928 Hydroelectric
Holt Lock and Dam Alabama Tuscaloosa 120 High Not Available 1968 Navigation
Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 1 Alabama Talladega 114 High Not Available 1980 Flood Risk Reduction
John Hollis Bankhead Lock and Dam Alabama Tuscaloosa 111 High Not Available 1975 Navigation
Robert F. Henry Lock and Dam Alabama Lowndes 110 Significant Not Available 1974 Navigation
Strip Mining Impoundment Dam No 1 Alabama Walker 108 Significant Not Rated 1970 Other
Terrapin Creek WS Dam Site 22 Alabama Cleburne 106 Low Not Rated 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Mitchell Alabama Chilton 106 High Fair 1923 Hydroelectric
H. Neely Henry Alabama St. Clair 104 High Satisfactory 1966 Hydroelectric
Cedar Creek Dam Alabama Franklin 102 High Not Available 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Millers Ferry Lock and Dam Alabama Wilcox 100 Significant Not Available 1970 Recreation
Bayview Lake Alabama Jefferson 100 High Not Rated 1910 Water Supply
Lake Catoma Dam Alabama Cullman 100 High Not Rated 1966 Recreation
Slurry Impoundment #4 Alabama Jefferson 100 Low Not Available — Water Supply
Bessie Mines-#3 Impoundment Alabama Jefferson 100 Low Not Rated 1979 Other
Imp No.1 Alabama Jefferson 100 Low Not Rated — Tailings
Forrest Ingram Dam Alabama Cullman 95 Significant Not Rated 1968 Recreation
Guntersville Dam Alabama Marshall 94 High Not Available 1939 Flood Risk Reduction
Sayre Impoundment No 1 Alabama Jefferson 92 Low Not Rated 1979 Other
Choccolocco Creek W/S Dam Site 6 Alabama Calhoun 91 High Not Rated 1977 Flood Risk Reduction
Weiss - Highway 411 Dike Alabama Cherokee 90 High Satisfactory 1961 Hydroelectric
Weiss - Spillway Diversion Dam Alabama Cherokee 90 High Satisfactory 1961 Hydroelectric
Little Bear Creek Dam Alabama Franklin 89 High Not Available 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
High Rock Lake - Site 24 Alabama Cleburne 88 High Not Rated 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Yates Alabama Elmore 87 High Satisfactory 1928 Hydroelectric
Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 4 Alabama Talladega 86 High Not Available 1982 Flood Risk Reduction
Drummond Lake Dam Alabama Jefferson 86 High Not Rated 1975 Recreation
Weiss - Main Dam Alabama Cherokee 86 High Satisfactory 1961 Hydroelectric
Upper Bear Creek Dam Alabama Marion 85 High Not Available 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Miller Steam Plant Water Storage Pond Alabama Jefferson 82 Low Not Rated 1977 Water Supply
Lake Nicol Dam Alabama Tuscaloosa 82 Low Not Rated 1954 Water Supply
Manor Lake Alabama Blount 80 High Not Rated 1967 Recreation
Impoundment No. 3 Alabama Jefferson 80 Significant Not Rated —
Slurry Impoundment - Johns Washer Alabama Jefferson 80 Low Not Rated 1979 Other
Slurry Impoundment No. 1 Alabama Tuscaloosa 80 Low Not Available —
Claiborne Lock and Dam Alabama Monroe 80 Significant Not Available 1971 Navigation
Cheaha Creek W/S Dam Site 6 Alabama Talladega 79 High Not Rated 1970 Flood Risk Reduction

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.