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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Lake Dike Ee | Minnesota | St. Louis | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 1919 | Hydroelectric |
| Lone Wolf | Minnesota | Itasca | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1991 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Sodus 10 | Minnesota | Lyon | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 1990 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mccrea 12 | Minnesota | Marshall | 20 | Significant | Satisfactory | 2008 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Little Stone Lake | Minnesota | St. Louis | 20 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Sand Hill River | Minnesota | Norman | 20 | Low | Poor | 1980 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Chokio Detention | Minnesota | Stevens | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 2001 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Sodus 23 E | Minnesota | Lyon | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 1992 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Nordland 6 | Minnesota | Lyon | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 1992 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Buehler Detention | Minnesota | Dodge | 20 | Low | Fair | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Renneberg Lake Wetland Restoration | Minnesota | Le Sueur | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 2008 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Sauk River Melrose | Minnesota | Stearns | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1873 | Recreation |
| Pankonin Pond | Minnesota | Brown | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 2000 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Red River Drayton | Minnesota | Kittson | 20 | Low | Fair | 1964 | Water Supply |
| Eidsvold 31 S | Minnesota | Lyon | 19 | Low | Fair | 1991 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Smith | Minnesota | Washington | 19 | Low | Fair | — | Grade Stabilization |
| Norman 16 | Minnesota | Yellow Medicine | 19 | Low | Satisfactory | 1999 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Springwater 36 | Minnesota | Rock | 19 | Low | Fair | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Lynd 16 | Minnesota | Lyon | 19 | Low | Satisfactory | 2002 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Elm Lake | Minnesota | Marshall | 19 | Low | Satisfactory | 1988 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Berscheid Pond | Minnesota | Todd | 19 | Low | Satisfactory | 1978 | Recreation |
| Lake Clayton | Minnesota | Pine | 19 | Low | Poor | 1940 | Recreation |
| Gilchrist 36 | Minnesota | Pope | 19 | Low | Poor | — | |
| Herlein-Boote Wma | Minnesota | Nobles | 19 | Low | — | 2014 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Stevens Cd 16 | Minnesota | Stevens | 19 | Low | — | — | |
| Abraham Detention | Minnesota | Clearwater | 19 | Low | Satisfactory | 1981 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Thief Lake | Minnesota | Marshall | 19 | Low | Satisfactory | 1931 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Nesvold-Tesch Wetland | Minnesota | Carver | 18 | Low | Satisfactory | 1999 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Sunrise River Pool 3 | Minnesota | Chisago | 18 | Low | Fair | 1965 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Wilmington 3 | Minnesota | Houston | 18 | Low | — | 2011 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Thunder Lake | Minnesota | Cass | 18 | Low | — | 1934 | Recreation |
| Kiser Ds Site 2 | Minnesota | Mower | 18 | Low | Satisfactory | 2018 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lehmann Detention | Minnesota | Lincoln | 18 | Low | Satisfactory | — | 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 |
| Burnham Creek Br-6 | Minnesota | Polk | 18 | Low | Satisfactory | 1988 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Knife Falls South Channel Dam | Minnesota | Carlton | 18 | Low | Satisfactory | 1922 | Hydroelectric |
| Red Rock 36 North | Minnesota | Mower | 18 | Low | — | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Redpath 21 | Minnesota | Traverse | 18 | Significant | — | — | |
| Knife Falls North Channel Dam | Minnesota | Carlton | 18 | Low | Satisfactory | 1922 | Hydroelectric |
| North Ottawa | Minnesota | Grant | 18 | Significant | Satisfactory | 2008 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| West Hill Mine Pit | Minnesota | Koochiching | 18 | Significant | Poor | — | Tailings |
| Runholt-Mellenthin | Minnesota | Lyon | 18 | Low | Satisfactory | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sunrise River | Minnesota | Chisago | 18 | Low | Satisfactory | 1885 | Recreation |
| Judicial Ditch 34 | Minnesota | Martin | 18 | Low | Fair | 1986 | Grade Stabilization |
| Margaret Lake | Minnesota | Isanti | 18 | Low | — | 1966 | Other |
| Shakopee Lake | Minnesota | Chippewa | 18 | Low | Fair | 1976 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Johnson | Minnesota | Big Stone | 18 | Low | Fair | 1990 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Brockberg Pond | Minnesota | Pipestone | 18 | Low | Satisfactory | 1969 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
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.