Browse Dams
1,156 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 1,156 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renneberg Lake Wetland Restoration | Minnesota | Le Sueur | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 2008 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Wergeland 31 | Minnesota | Yellow Medicine | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Koochiching Wetland | Minnesota | Koochiching | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 1972 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Sauk River Melrose | Minnesota | Stearns | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1873 | Recreation |
| Nordland 6 | Minnesota | Lyon | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 1992 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Straight Lake | Minnesota | Becker | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 1942 | Recreation |
| W9 Water Quality | Minnesota | Nobles | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 2001 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Sherman Mine Wastewater | Minnesota | St. Louis | 20 | Low | Fair | 1953 | Tailings |
| Johnson Pool | Minnesota | Freeborn | 20 | Low | Fair | 1970 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Sand Hill River | Minnesota | Norman | 20 | Low | Poor | 1980 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Little Stone Lake | Minnesota | St. Louis | 20 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Two Rivers | Minnesota | Kittson | 20 | Low | Fair | 1938 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Hogan F Pond | Minnesota | Redwood | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 1978 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Red River Drayton | Minnesota | Kittson | 20 | Low | Fair | 1964 | Water Supply |
| Gilchrist 36 | Minnesota | Pope | 19 | Low | Poor | - | |
| Elm Lake | Minnesota | Marshall | 19 | Low | Satisfactory | 1988 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Springwater 36 | Minnesota | Rock | 19 | Low | Fair | - | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Norman 16 | Minnesota | Yellow Medicine | 19 | Low | Satisfactory | 1999 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Herlein-Boote Wma | Minnesota | Nobles | 19 | Low | - | 2014 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Thief Lake | Minnesota | Marshall | 19 | Low | Satisfactory | 1931 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Lake Clayton | Minnesota | Pine | 19 | Low | Poor | 1940 | Recreation |
| Eidsvold 31 S | Minnesota | Lyon | 19 | Low | Fair | 1991 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Smith | Minnesota | Washington | 19 | Low | Fair | - | Grade Stabilization |
| Lynd 16 | Minnesota | Lyon | 19 | Low | Satisfactory | 2002 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Stevens Cd 16 | Minnesota | Stevens | 19 | Low | - | - | |
| Abraham Detention | Minnesota | Clearwater | 19 | Low | Satisfactory | 1981 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Berscheid Pond | Minnesota | Todd | 19 | Low | Satisfactory | 1978 | Recreation |
| Lehmann Detention | Minnesota | Lincoln | 18 | Low | Satisfactory | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Shakopee Lake | Minnesota | Chippewa | 18 | Low | Fair | 1976 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Knife Falls North Channel Dam | Minnesota | Carlton | 18 | Low | Satisfactory | 1922 | Hydroelectric |
| Brockberg Pond | Minnesota | Pipestone | 18 | Low | Satisfactory | 1969 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Runholt-Mellenthin | Minnesota | Lyon | 18 | Low | Satisfactory | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Lynd 30 | Minnesota | Lyon | 18 | Low | - | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Johnson | Minnesota | Big Stone | 18 | Low | Fair | 1990 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| West Hill Mine Pit | Minnesota | Koochiching | 18 | Significant | Poor | - | Tailings |
| Kiser Ds Site 2 | Minnesota | Mower | 18 | Low | Satisfactory | 2018 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Knife Falls South Channel Dam | Minnesota | Carlton | 18 | Low | Satisfactory | 1922 | Hydroelectric |
| Burnham Creek Br-6 | Minnesota | Polk | 18 | Low | Satisfactory | 1988 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ross 7 | Minnesota | Roseau | 18 | Significant | Satisfactory | 2007 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Amherst 20 | Minnesota | Fillmore | 18 | Low | Satisfactory | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| East Park Wma Pond | Minnesota | Marshall | 18 | Significant | - | 1970 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mound Creek North Pool | Minnesota | Rock | 18 | Low | Fair | 1940 | Recreation |
| Nordland 35 | Minnesota | Lyon | 18 | Low | Fair | 1991 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Wilmington 3 | Minnesota | Houston | 18 | Low | - | 2011 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Redpath 21 | Minnesota | Traverse | 18 | Significant | - | - | |
| Belle Creek S-2 | Minnesota | Goodhue | 18 | Low | Satisfactory | 1980 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Margaret Lake | Minnesota | Isanti | 18 | Low | - | 1966 | Other |
| Judicial Ditch 34 | Minnesota | Martin | 18 | Low | Fair | 1986 | Grade Stabilization |
| Sunrise River Pool 3 | Minnesota | Chisago | 18 | Low | Fair | 1965 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Nesvold-Tesch Wetland | Minnesota | Carver | 18 | Low | Satisfactory | 1999 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
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.