Browse Dams

393 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 393 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
Glen Canyon Dam Arizona Coconino 710 High Not Available 1963 Hydroelectric
New Waddell Dam Arizona Maricopa 440 High Not Available 1992 Flood Risk Reduction
1 West Arizona Graham 400 Low Not Available — Tailings
Theodore Roosevelt Dam Arizona Maricopa 357 High Not Available 1911 Hydroelectric
Sierrita Arizona Pima 350 High Not Available — Tailings
Parker Dam Arizona La Paz 320 High Not Available 1938 Hydroelectric
Bartlett Dam Arizona Maricopa 309 High Not Available 1939 Water Supply
3 West Arizona Graham 307 Low Not Available — Tailings
Horse Mesa Dam Arizona Maricopa 305 High Not Available 1927 Hydroelectric
Alamo Dam Arizona Mohave 283 High Not Available 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Coolidge Arizona Gila 250 High Fair 1931 Irrigation
4 West Arizona Graham 226 High Not Available — Tailings
Silver Basin 1 Arizona Graham 225 Significant Not Available — Tailings
Mormon Flat Dam Arizona Maricopa 224 High Not Available 1926 Hydroelectric
Stewart Mountain Dam Arizona Maricopa 210 High Not Available 1930 Hydroelectric
Horseshoe Dam Arizona Maricopa 202 High Not Available 1946 Irrigation
Davis Dam Arizona Mohave 200 High Not Available 1950 Hydroelectric
Mineral Park Tailings Dam Arizona Mohave 200 Significant Not Available — Tailings
Number 7 Arizona Pima 189 High Not Available — Tailings
Painted Rock Dam Arizona Maricopa 181 High Not Available 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Painted Rock Dam - Saddle Dike 1 Arizona Maricopa 181 High Not Available 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
C.C. Cragin Dam Arizona Coconino 170 High Not Available 1964 Hydroelectric
Lake Patagonia Arizona Santa Cruz 157 High Satisfactory 1968 Recreation
Ab-Bc Arizona Pinal 150 High Not Available — Tailings
D Tailings Arizona Pinal 150 Significant Not Available — Tailings
Whitlow Ranch Dam - Saddle Dike 1 Arizona Pinal 149 High Not Available 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Whitlow Ranch Dam Arizona Pinal 149 High Not Available 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Blue Canyon Arizona Apache 142 High Satisfactory 1984 Water Supply
Elgo Arizona Graham 133 High Poor 1979 Recreation
2 West Arizona Graham 125 Low Not Available — Tailings
Cave Creek Arizona Maricopa 120 Low Not Rated 1923 Flood Risk Reduction
Cave Buttes Arizona Maricopa 118 High Satisfactory 1980 Flood Risk Reduction
Schoens Arizona Navajo 118 High Satisfactory 1988 Flood Risk Reduction
Inlet Control Structure Arizona Pinal 116 Significant Satisfactory 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
Gold Gulch #2 Arizona Gila 116 Significant Satisfactory 1982 Other
Frye Mesa Arizona Graham 107 High Satisfactory 1929 Water Supply
Gold Gulch 1a Arizona Gila 106 Significant Satisfactory 1995 Flood Risk Reduction
Main Pls Arizona Pinal 106 Significant Satisfactory 2008 Other
New River Dam Arizona Maricopa 105 High Satisfactory 1985 Flood Risk Reduction
Willow Creek Arizona Yavapai 99 High Satisfactory 1936 Irrigation
Granite Creek Arizona Yavapai 98 High Satisfactory 1920 Irrigation
Lone Pine Arizona Navajo 98 Low Satisfactory 1936 Flood Risk Reduction
Lower Chase Creek Arizona Greenlee 94 High Satisfactory 1987 Other
Lynx Lake Arizona Yavapai 89 High Satisfactory 1962 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Adobe Arizona Maricopa 89 High Satisfactory 1982 Flood Risk Reduction
Tat Momolikot Arizona Pinal 85 High Fair 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Chevelon Canyon Arizona Coconino 84 Low Not Rated 1966 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Jaques Arizona Navajo 81 High Poor 1953 Other
Camp Dyer Diversion Arizona Maricopa 81 Low Not Rated 1926 Irrigation
Parker Canyon Arizona Cochise 80 High Fair 1962 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.