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1,633 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 1,633 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.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Warren Levis Dam Illinois Madison 33 Significant Not Available 1947 Recreation
Lake Walter Scott Dam Illinois Effingham 33 Low Not Available 1967 Recreation
Camp Immanuel Lake Dam Illinois Schuyler 33 Low Not Available 1906 Recreation
Darst Pond Dam Illinois Fulton 33 Low Not Available 1955 Recreation
Hohman Lake Dam Illinois Massac 33 Low Not Available 1963 Recreation
Ferne Clyffe Lake Dam Illinois Johnson 33 Low Not Available 1960 Recreation
Morrison Lake Dam Illinois Mercer 33 Significant Not Available 1965 Recreation
Carner Lake Dam Illinois Henderson 33 Low Not Available 1965 Recreation
Eureka Lake Dam Illinois Woodford 33 Significant Not Available 1942 Water Supply
Lake Decatur Dam Illinois Macon 33 High Not Available 1922 Recreation
Carbondale Reservoir Dam Illinois Jackson 33 High Not Available 1926 Recreation
Bails Timberline Lake Dam Illinois Fayette 33 Low Not Available 1966 Recreation
Lake Irene Dam Illinois Schuyler 33 Low Not Available - Recreation
Waddell Dam Illinois Schuyler 33 Low Not Available 1998 Debris Control
Marissa Recreation Association South Lake Dam Illinois St. Clair 32 Significant Not Available 1954 Recreation
Clovertowne Lake Dam Illinois St. Clair 32 Low Not Available 1984 Recreation
Elim Springs Park Lake 4 Dam Illinois Moultrie 32 Significant Not Available 1964 Recreation
Lakeshore Hills Lake Dam Illinois Adams 32 Low Not Available 1960 Recreation
Lagg Lake 2 Illinois Jefferson 32 Low Not Available 1976 Recreation
Downing Pond Dam Illinois Madison 32 Low Not Available 1967 Recreation
Gahr Pond Dam 1 Illinois Macoupin 32 Low Not Available 1976 Irrigation
Young-Gibson Lake Dam Illinois Henderson 32 Low Not Available 1955 Recreation
Harry Mullens Pond Dam 1 Illinois Macoupin 32 Low Not Available 1977 Fish and Wildlife Pond
O'Daniel Lodge Lake 2 Dam Illinois Jefferson 32 Low Not Available 1973 Recreation
Autumn Rose Lake Dam Illinois Johnson 32 Significant Not Available 1998 Recreation
Coal and Crane Creek Structure 13 Illinois Schuyler 32 Low Not Available 1969 Other
Alton Twin Lakes-South Lake Dam Illinois Madison 32 Significant Not Available 1970 Recreation
Grahams Lake Dam Illinois Peoria 32 Low Not Available 1950 Other
Lake Ka-Ho 1 Dam Illinois Macoupin 32 Low Not Available 1955 Recreation
Shale Lake Dam Illinois Madison 32 Low Not Available 1988 Recreation
Hahn Lake Dam Illinois Richland 32 Low Not Available 1947 Recreation
Deer Run Lake Dam Illinois Macoupin 32 Low Not Available 1971 Recreation
Sampsons Lake Dam Illinois Montgomery 32 Low Not Available 1970 Recreation
Four H Memorial Lake Dam Illinois Piatt 32 Low Not Available 1950 Recreation
Chippewa Estates Dam Illinois Peoria 32 Low Not Available 1970 Recreation
Condit Dam 1 Illinois Putnam 32 Low Not Available 1977 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Miller Lake Dam Illinois Coles 32 Low Not Available 1950 Recreation
Dennis Lake Dam Illinois Tazewell 32 Low Not Available 1970 Recreation
Dynegy /Wood River West Ash Disposal Pond Dam Illinois Madison 32 Low Not Available 1995 Debris Control
Stanrick Dam Illinois Rock Island 32 Low Not Available 1988 Recreation
Moran Pond Dam 1 Illinois Montgomery 32 Low Not Available 1977 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Renee Lake Dam Illinois Mercer 32 Low Not Available 1973 Recreation
Waterloo Sportsman Club Lake 2 Dam Illinois Monroe 32 Low Not Available 1950 Recreation
Pittsfield Lake 2 Dam Illinois Pike 32 Low Not Available 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Heyen Lake Dam Illinois Montgomery 32 Low Not Available 1966 Recreation
Temples Pond Dam Illinois Coles 32 Low Not Available 1969 Other
Krause Pond Dam Illinois Bureau 32 Low Not Available 1955 Recreation
Springfield Coal/Industry/Pond 27 Dam Illinois Schuyler 31 Low Not Available 2000 Debris Control
Gillespie Lake Dam Illinois Mercer 31 Low Not Available 1975 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Columbia Farm Pond Dam Illinois Pike 31 Low Not Available 1965 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.