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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.

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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.