Browse Dams

92,766 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 92,766 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
Erie Basin 1 Minnesota St. Louis 200 Significant Satisfactory 1978 Tailings
Essar Steel Tailings Basin Minnesota Itasca 200 Significant Satisfactory 2011 Tailings
Coldwater Debris Dam Washington Cowlitz 200 Undetermined Not Rated 1981 Other
Saddle Fork Dam Kentucky Perry 200 High Not Available - Tailings
Stillhouse Hollow Dam - Dike Texas Bell 200 High Not Available 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
J. Strom Thurmond Dam Georgia McCormick 200 High Not Available 1954 Hydroelectric
Mojave River Dam - Saddle Dike 1 California San Bernardino 200 High Not Available 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Selis Ksanka Qlispe (SKQ) Montana Lake 200 High Fair 1938 Hydroelectric
Barrick Goldstrike Tsf 3 Dam Nevada Eureka 200 High Fair 2016 Tailings
Elderberry Forebay California Los Angeles 200 Low Satisfactory 1972 Water Supply
Tolt River - South Fork Washington King 200 High Fair 1962 Water Supply
Millstone Branch Slurry Impoundment No.2 Kentucky Pike 200 High Not Available - Tailings
Cornwall Tailings Pennsylvania Lebanon 200 High Fair 1961 Tailings
Gibson Dam Montana Teton 199 High Not Available 1929 Irrigation
Paonia Dam Colorado Gunnison 199 High Not Available 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Giroux Wash Tsf Dam Nevada White Pine 198 High Satisfactory 1995 Tailings
Bonneville Locks and Dam Oregon Multnomah 197 High Not Available 1938 Navigation
Wilson Hollow Slurry Imp West Virginia Monongalia 197 High Not Available - Tailings
Tenkiller Ferry Dam - Dike Oklahoma Sequoyah 197 High Not Available 1952 Flood Risk Reduction
Tenkiller Ferry Dam Oklahoma Sequoyah 197 High Not Available 1952 Flood Risk Reduction
Nottely Dam Georgia Union 197 High Not Available 1942 Flood Risk Reduction
Spring Creek Debris Dam California Shasta 196 High Not Available 1963 Debris Control
Narrows Dam Arkansas Pike 196 High Not Available 1950 Flood Risk Reduction
Rueter Hess Colorado Douglas 196 High Satisfactory 2012 Water Supply
Glendo Dam Wyoming Platte 196 High Not Available 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Merriman Dam New York Ulster 195 High Satisfactory 1945 Water Supply
Chimney Rock Pump Storage Oklahoma Mayes 195 High Poor 1968 Hydroelectric
Butler Branch Refuse Disposal Facility Kentucky Floyd 195 High Not Available - Tailings
Fishtrap Dam Kentucky Pike 195 High Not Available 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Mulholland California Los Angeles 195 High Satisfactory 1924 Water Supply
Richard B. Russell Dam Georgia Elbert 195 High Not Available 1986 Hydroelectric
Pit No. 6 Diversion California Shasta 195 High Fair 1965 Hydroelectric
James H. Turner California Alameda 193 High Satisfactory 1964 Water Supply
Terror Lake Alaska Kodiak Island Borough 193 Low Satisfactory 1984 Hydroelectric
Angostura Dam South Dakota Fall River 193 High Not Available 1949 Irrigation
Jackson Creek California Amador 193 High Satisfactory 1965 Irrigation
Whale Rock California San Luis Obispo 193 High Satisfactory 1960 Water Supply
Joes Valley Utah Emery 192 High Fair 1966 Irrigation
Weisner Hollow Slurry Pennsylvania Jefferson 192 High Fair - Other
Belton Dam Texas Bell 192 High Not Available 1954 Flood Risk Reduction
Eagle Park Reservoir Colorado Eagle 192 High Satisfactory 1968 Water Supply
Betsie Branch Refuse Impoundment Kentucky Bell 191 High Not Available - Tailings
Lake Arrowhead California San Bernardino 190 Significant Poor 1922 Water Supply
Coal Refuse Disposal Facility No. 1 West Virginia Upshur 190 High Not Available - Tailings
Neversink Reservoir Dam New York Sullivan 190 High Satisfactory 1953 Water Supply
Guayo Dam Puerto Rico Adjuntas 190 High Poor 1956 Hydroelectric
Middle Fork Impoundment Kentucky Martin 190 High Not Available - Tailings
Casad Dam Washington Kitsap 190 High Fair 1956 Water Supply
Bouquet Canyon California Los Angeles 190 High Fair 1934 Water Supply
Castle Lake Debris Dam Washington Cowlitz 190 Undetermined Not Rated 1980 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.