Browse Dams

6,491 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 6,491 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
Norton Dam (Sundowner West Dam) Kansas Saline 19 Low — 1970 Recreation
Mcfarland Detention Dam Kansas Wabaunsee 19 High Fair 1947 Flood Risk Reduction
Gs Dd No C-117 (Utz G.S.) Kansas Jackson 19 Low — 1981 Flood Risk Reduction
Dd No E-1 Kansas Gray 19 High Poor 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Olsen Gsd No 54 Kansas Brown 19 Low — 2003 Debris Control
Brown CO Scd Et Al Gsd No 1 Kansas Brown 19 Low — 1955 Debris Control
Brown & Brown CO Scd Gsd No 57 Kansas Brown 19 Low — — Debris Control
Kansas Norton 18 Low — 1938 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Kansas Washington 18 Low — — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Irrigation Dam Kansas — 18 Low — —
Kansas Bourbon 18 Undetermined — 1975 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Kansas Hamilton 18 Undetermined — — Debris Control
Kansas Labette 18 Low — 1990 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Kansas Labette 18 Low — — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Kansas Crawford 18 Low — 1989 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Kansas Franklin 18 Low — 1960
Kansas Greenwood 18 Low — — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Kansas Lyon 18 Low — 1955
Kansas Saline 18 Low — — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Kansas Phillips 18 Low — 1955
Kansas Rooks 18 Low — 1972
Kansas Montgomery 18 Low — 1975
Kansas Russell 18 Low — 1970
Kansas Barber 18 Low — 1965
Kansas Smith 18 Low — 1942
Kansas Smith 18 Low — 1936
Kansas Butler 18 Low — 1972
Kansas Harper 18 Low — 1964
Kansas Butler 18 Low — 1975
Kansas Republic 18 Low — 1947
Kansas Kingman 18 Low — 1970
Kansas Butler 18 Low — 1975
Kansas Kearny 18 Low — 1960
Kansas Norton 18 Low — 1952
Kansas Mitchell 18 Low — 1960
Kansas Butler 18 Low — 1976
Kansas Cowley 18 Low — 1977
Kansas Lyon 18 Low — 1967
Kansas Ottawa 18 Low — 1954
Kansas Ness 18 Low — 1965
Kansas Lyon 18 Low — 1960
Kansas Decatur 18 Low — 1969
Kansas Graham 18 Low — 1952
Kansas Butler 18 Low — 1975
Kansas Pawnee 18 Low — 1948
Kansas Decatur 18 Low — 1968
Kansas Ellis 18 Low — 1937 Water Supply
Kansas Smith 18 Low — 1939
Kansas Miami 18 Low — 1970
Kansas Butler 18 Low — 1933

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.