Browse Dams
1,074 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 1,074 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abner Fork Dam | Kentucky | Harlan | 700 | High | Not Available | — | Water Supply |
| Long Fork Slurry Impoundment | Kentucky | Pike | 665 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Sidney Slurry Impoundment | Kentucky | Pike | 665 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Half Mile Dam | Kentucky | Leslie | 545 | High | Not Available | — | Water Supply |
| Bloss Branch Slurry Dam | Kentucky | Clay | 535 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Oldhouse Branch Slurry Impoundment | Kentucky | Letcher | 481 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Adams Fork Slurry Dam | Kentucky | Leslie | 480 | High | Not Available | — | Water Supply |
| Sukey Branch Slurry Impoundment | Kentucky | Pike | 478 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Rob Fork Slurry Impoundment | Kentucky | Pike | 450 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Cow Branch Slurry Impoundment | Kentucky | Pike | 442 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Turkeypen Branch Slurry Impoundment | Kentucky | Harlan | 425 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Razorblade Branch Slurry Impoundment | Kentucky | Letcher | 422 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Burke Branch Slurry Impoundment | Kentucky | Pike | 421 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Big Groundhog Slurry Impoundment | Kentucky | Pike | 412 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Four Seam Slurry Dam | Kentucky | Perry | 410 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Clay Hollow Slurry Impoundment | Kentucky | Letcher | 375 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Upper Lick Branch Slurry Impoundment | Kentucky | Pike | 370 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Right Fork Dam | Kentucky | Harlan | 370 | High | Not Available | — | Water Supply |
| Stonecoal Branch Slurry Dam | Kentucky | Perry | 365 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Lovely Branch Slurry Dam | Kentucky | Leslie | 360 | High | Not Available | — | Water Supply |
| Big Hollow Slurry Impoundment | Kentucky | Martin | 356 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Arjay Slurry Impoundment | Kentucky | Bell | 355 | High | Not Available | — | Water Supply |
| Four Mile Branch Slurry Dam | Kentucky | Knott | 350 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Beartree Branch Slurry Impoundment | Kentucky | Harlan | 345 | High | Not Available | — | Water Supply |
| Bennetts Branch Slurry Dam | Kentucky | Whitley | 340 | High | Not Available | — | Water Supply |
| Brushy Fork Slurry Dam | Kentucky | Knott | 332 | High | Not Available | — | Water Supply |
| Right Fork Slurry Dam | Kentucky | Perry | 329 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Little Camp Slurry Impoundment | Kentucky | Bell | 320 | High | Not Available | — | Water Supply |
| Scotts Branch Slurry Impoundment | Kentucky | Pike | 305 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Big Branch Impoundment | Kentucky | Knott | 304 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Buckeye Creek Dam | Kentucky | Perry | 300 | High | Not Available | — | Water Supply |
| Left Fork Dam | Kentucky | Leslie | 295 | High | Not Available | — | Water Supply |
| Fugate Fork Dam | Kentucky | Breathitt | 295 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Peter Cave Fresh Water Impoundment | Kentucky | Martin | 290 | High | Not Available | — | Other |
| Dix River Dam | Kentucky | Mercer | 287 | High | Satisfactory | 1925 | Hydroelectric |
| Millstone Branch Slurry Impoundment No. 1 | Kentucky | Pike | 285 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| High Ridge Slurry Impoundment | Kentucky | Pike | 285 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Laurel Dam | Kentucky | Laurel | 282 | High | Not Available | 1973 | Recreation |
| Slurry Impoundment 401 | Kentucky | Breathitt | 280 | High | Not Available | — | Water Supply |
| Lackey Branch Slurry Impoundment | Kentucky | Johnson | 265 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Stoney Fork Slurry Dam | Kentucky | Bell | 264 | High | Not Available | — | Water Supply |
| Grants Branch Impoundment | Kentucky | Pike | 259 | High | Satisfactory | 1997 | Recreation |
| Wolf Creek Dam | Kentucky | Russell | 258 | High | Not Available | 1951 | Hydroelectric |
| Bear Branch Slurry Impoundment | Kentucky | Lawrence | 258 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Lick Branch Refuse Impoundment | Kentucky | Pike | 250 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Britton Branch Refuse Dam | Kentucky | Leslie | 250 | High | Not Available | — | Water Supply |
| KU Ghent ATB 2 | Kentucky | Carroll | 222 | High | Satisfactory | 1994 | Other |
| King Branch Slurry Dam | Kentucky | Knott | 214 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Kentucky Dam | Kentucky | Livingston | 206 | High | Not Available | 1944 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Saddle Fork Dam | Kentucky | Perry | 200 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
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.