Browse Dams

1,271 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 1,271 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
Lake Dunkeffie Dam Arkansas Cleveland 27 Low Not Rated 1956 Recreation
Diamondhead Arkansas Garland 27 Significant Not Rated 1974 Recreation
Darby Arkansas Franklin 27 Significant Not Available 1956 Water Supply
Spring Valley Lake No 1 Dam Arkansas Pulaski 27 High Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Bryant Living Trust Pond Dam Arkansas Conway 27 Undetermined Not Rated 2009 Other
Cane Creek Arkansas Lincoln 27 Significant Fair 1989 Recreation
Subiaco Dam (Upper) Arkansas Logan 27 Significant Satisfactory 1948 Water Supply
Huett Lake No. 3 Dam Arkansas Hempstead 27 Low Not Rated 1975 Water Supply
Lake Henry Dam Arkansas Perry 27 Significant Satisfactory 1967 Recreation
Catfish Lake Dam Arkansas Lonoke 27 Low Not Rated 1971 Recreation
Caney Creek Wid Site 4 Arkansas Cross 27 High Satisfactory 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Culberson Lake Dam Arkansas Faulkner 27 Low Fair 1976 Irrigation
Area 7 Section 4 Arkansas Jefferson 27 Low Poor 1988 Flood Risk Reduction
Little Indian Lake No 1 Dam Arkansas Pulaski 27 High Not Rated 1962 Recreation
Payer Lake No 1 Dam Arkansas Arkansas 27 Low Poor 1969 Recreation
Big Creek Wid Site 06 Arkansas Craighead 27 High Satisfactory 1967 Recreation
Lake Lansdale Dam Arkansas Dallas 27 Significant Not Rated 1957 Recreation
Big Creek Wid Site 07 Arkansas Craighead 27 Low Satisfactory 1969 Recreation
Walcott Lake Arkansas Greene 27 High Fair 1964 Recreation
Flat Creek Wid Site 6 Arkansas Lawrence 27 Low Satisfactory 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Russellville Dam Arkansas Pope 26 Low Not Rated 1911 Recreation
Sadler- Morrison Lake Dam Arkansas Cleveland 26 Low Poor 1961 Recreation
Big Lake Dam Arkansas Garland 26 Low Not Rated 1972 Recreation
Keener'S Dam Arkansas Pulaski 26 Low Fair 1961 Recreation
Lake Pauline Dam Arkansas Saline 26 High Poor 1956 Recreation
Lock and Dam No 6 Arkansas Union 26 Low Not Rated 1913 Navigation
Lercher Lake No 1 Dam Arkansas White 26 Low Not Rated 1958 Recreation
Dunaway Lake Dam Arkansas Cleburne 26 Low Not Rated 1960 Recreation
Lake Chance Dam Arkansas Saline 26 Significant Fair 1951 Recreation
Forest Lake 5 Dam Arkansas St. Francis 26 Significant Not Rated 1968 Recreation
Big Creek Wid Site 18 Arkansas Craighead 26 Significant Fair 1966 Recreation
Forest Lake 6 Dam Arkansas St. Francis 26 Significant Not Rated 1967 Recreation
Lake Overcup Dam Arkansas Logan 26 Significant Satisfactory 1963 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Bruce Lake Dam Arkansas Franklin 26 Low Poor 1957 Recreation
Echols Lake Dam Arkansas Sebastian 26 High Fair 1946 Recreation
Barney Mills Pond Dam Arkansas Conway 26 Undetermined Not Rated 2009 Other
Poinsett Wid Site 105 Arkansas Poinsett 26 Low Not Rated 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Ranch Road Dam Arkansas Saline 26 Significant Not Rated 1952 Other
Flat Creek Wid Site 4 Arkansas Lawrence 26 Low Satisfactory 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Fountain Lake Dam Arkansas Fulton 26 Low Not Rated 1968 Recreation
Big Creek Wid Site 22 Arkansas Craighead 26 High Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Milchem Lake Dam Arkansas Montgomery 26 Low Satisfactory 1981 Irrigation
Southern Lake Dam Arkansas Arkansas 26 Low Not Rated 1950 Recreation
Big Creek Wid Site 14 Arkansas Craighead 26 High Fair 1969 Recreation
Wild Plum Lake Dam Arkansas Sharp 26 High Fair 1961 Recreation
Broadmoor Lake Dam Arkansas Pulaski 26 High Poor 1952 Recreation
Lower Hurricane Lake Dam Arkansas Newton 26 Low Not Rated 1967 Recreation
Carter Lake Dam Arkansas Faulkner 26 Low Fair 1968 Recreation
Eden Isle Lake Dam Arkansas Cleburne 26 Low Not Rated 1965 Recreation
Hillcrest Lake Dam Arkansas Polk 26 High Poor 1968 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.