Browse Dams
406 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 406 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Mtis | Idaho | Custer | 789 | High | Fair | 1982 | Tailings |
| Dworshak Dam | Idaho | Clearwater | 717 | High | Not Available | 1973 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Anderson Ranch Dam | Idaho | Elmore | 456 | High | Not Available | 1950 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Arrowrock Dam | Idaho | Boise | 350 | High | Not Available | 1915 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lucky Peak Dam | Idaho | Ada | 340 | High | Not Available | 1955 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Hells Canyon | Idaho | Adams | 330 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | Hydroelectric |
| Palisades Dam | Idaho | Bonneville | 270 | High | Not Available | 1957 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ririe Dam | Idaho | Bonneville | 253 | High | Not Available | 1977 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Salmon Falls | Idaho | Twin Falls | 224 | High | Fair | 1911 | Other |
| Oxbow | Idaho | Adams | 209 | High | Fair | 1961 | Hydroelectric |
| Black Canyon Diversion Dam | Idaho | Gem | 183 | High | Not Available | 1924 | Hydroelectric |
| Albeni Falls Dam | Idaho | Bonner | 180 | High | Not Available | 1955 | Hydroelectric |
| Cabinet Gorge | Idaho | Bonner | 177 | High | Satisfactory | 1952 | Hydroelectric |
| Deadwood Dam | Idaho | Valley | 165 | High | Not Available | 1931 | Hydroelectric |
| Mann Creek Dam | Idaho | Washington | 148 | High | Not Available | 1967 | Irrigation |
| Oakley | Idaho | Cassia | 145 | High | Fair | 1916 | Irrigation |
| Bliss | Idaho | Gooding | 140 | High | Satisfactory | 1950 | Hydroelectric |
| Lucky Friday No 4 | Idaho | Shoshone | 132 | High | Satisfactory | 2010 | Tailings |
| Little Wood River Dam | Idaho | Blaine | 129 | High | Not Available | 1939 | Irrigation |
| Magic Dam | Idaho | Blaine | 128 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1910 | Hydroelectric |
| Texas Basin | Idaho | Owyhee | 121 | High | Fair | 1979 | Irrigation |
| C J Strike | Idaho | Owyhee | 115 | High | Satisfactory | 1952 | Hydroelectric |
| Oneida Main | Idaho | Franklin | 114 | High | Fair | 1920 | Irrigation |
| Lower Salmon | Idaho | Gooding | 110 | High | Satisfactory | 1949 | Hydroelectric |
| Grouse Creek North | Idaho | Custer | 110 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1994 | Tailings |
| Cascade Dam | Idaho | Valley | 110 | High | Not Available | 1948 | Hydroelectric |
| Smoky Canyon No 2 | Idaho | Caribou | 108 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1992 | Tailings |
| American Falls Dam | Idaho | Power | 104 | High | Not Available | 1927 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Soda | Idaho | Caribou | 103 | High | Fair | 1925 | Irrigation |
| Lucky Friday No 3 | Idaho | Shoshone | 102 | Significant | Fair | 1979 | Tailings |
| Hulet | Idaho | Owyhee | 99 | High | Fair | 1976 | Other |
| Daniels | Idaho | Oneida | 96 | High | Fair | 1967 | Irrigation |
| Island Park Dam | Idaho | Fremont | 94 | High | Not Available | 1938 | Irrigation |
| Fish Creek | Idaho | Blaine | 92 | High | Poor | 1923 | Irrigation |
| Moyie | Idaho | Boundary | 92 | High | Fair | 1949 | Hydroelectric |
| Deep Creek | Idaho | Oneida | 91 | High | Fair | 1952 | Other |
| Crowther | Idaho | Oneida | 90 | High | Fair | 1948 | Irrigation |
| Cedar Creek | Idaho | Twin Falls | 90 | High | Fair | 1920 | Irrigation |
| Minidoka Dam | Idaho | Minidoka | 88 | High | Not Available | 1906 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Swan Falls | Idaho | Ada | 88 | High | Satisfactory | 1901 | Hydroelectric |
| Upper Salmon Falls A-Plant & Forebay | Idaho | Twin Falls | 85 | Low | Satisfactory | 1937 | Hydroelectric |
| Devil Creek | Idaho | Oneida | 84 | High | Fair | 1969 | Irrigation |
| Montpelier Creek | Idaho | Bear Lake | 82 | High | Fair | 1971 | Other |
| Smoky Canyon No 1 | Idaho | Caribou | 80 | Low | Fair | 1983 | Tailings |
| Milner Dam-Middle | Idaho | Twin Falls | 80 | High | Satisfactory | 1905 | Irrigation |
| Fairchild No. 1 (Upper) | Idaho | Washington | 78 | High | Fair | 1975 | Irrigation |
| Aikman | Idaho | Gem | 77 | High | Fair | 1999 | Irrigation |
| Thompson Srd | Idaho | Custer | 77 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1982 | Water Supply |
| Stewart Gulch Main Fork | Idaho | Ada | 76 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1998 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mackay | Idaho | Custer | 75 | High | Fair | 1918 | Other |
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.