Browse Dams
92,766 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 92,766 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddy Creek Embankment | North Carolina | Burke | 165 | High | Satisfactory | 1919 | Hydroelectric |
| McKay Dam | Oregon | Umatilla | 165 | High | Not Available | 1927 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Bluestone Dam | West Virginia | Summers | 165 | High | Not Available | 1947 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Barney | Oregon | Washington | 165 | High | Satisfactory | 1998 | Water Supply |
| Platoro Dam | Colorado | Conejos | 165 | High | Not Available | 1951 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Maerkle | California | San Diego | 165 | High | Satisfactory | 1963 | Water Supply |
| Mill #4 Tailings #2 Dam | Nevada | Eureka | 165 | Significant | Fair | 1993 | Tailings |
| Lake Las Vegas Dam | Nevada | Clark | 165 | Significant | Fair | 1991 | Recreation |
| Union Village Dam | Vermont | Orange | 164 | High | Not Available | 1950 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Rector Creek | California | Napa | 164 | High | Satisfactory | 1946 | Water Supply |
| Littleville Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 164 | High | Not Available | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Galisteo Dam | New Mexico | Santa Fe | 164 | High | Not Available | 1970 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Sumner Dam | New Mexico | De Baca | 164 | High | Not Available | 1937 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Bailey Mine Fresh Water Imp | Pennsylvania | Greene | 164 | High | Satisfactory | 1984 | Grade Stabilization |
| Senac | Colorado | Arapahoe | 163 | High | Satisfactory | 1990 | Water Supply |
| Empire Mine Tailings Basin Dam | Michigan | Marquette | 163 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1975 | Tailings |
| Hawks Nest | West Virginia | Fayette | 163 | High | Satisfactory | 1936 | Hydroelectric |
| R. L. Harris | Alabama | Randolph | 163 | High | Satisfactory | 1983 | Hydroelectric |
| Claytor Lake Quarry | Virginia | Pulaski | 163 | Undetermined | Not Rated | - | Other |
| Matilija | California | Ventura | 163 | High | Poor | 1949 | Other |
| Crawford Dam | Colorado | Delta | 162 | High | Not Available | 1962 | Irrigation |
| Sugar Loaf Dam | Colorado | Lake | 162 | High | Not Available | 1968 | Irrigation |
| Jerritt Canyon Tailings Dam | Nevada | Elko | 162 | Significant | Not Rated | 1981 | Tailings |
| Kingsley | Nebraska | Keith | 162 | High | Fair | 1941 | Hydroelectric |
| Taylorsville Dam | Kentucky | Spencer | 162 | High | Not Available | 1983 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lower Sunshine | Wyoming | Park | 162 | High | Fair | 1972 | Irrigation |
| Steinaker Dam | Utah | Uintah | 162 | High | Not Available | 1961 | Irrigation |
| Mark Edson | California | El Dorado | 162 | High | Satisfactory | 1962 | Water Supply |
| Poway | California | San Diego | 162 | High | Satisfactory | 1971 | Water Supply |
| Lahontan Dam | Nevada | Churchill | 162 | High | Not Available | 1915 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| North San Gabriel Dam | Texas | Williamson | 162 | High | Not Available | 1980 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Sutherland | California | San Diego | 162 | High | Satisfactory | 1954 | Other |
| Vallecito Dam | Colorado | La Plata | 162 | High | Not Available | 1941 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Vega Dam | Colorado | Mesa | 162 | High | Not Available | 1959 | Irrigation |
| Mahoning Creek Dam | Pennsylvania | Armstrong | 162 | High | Not Available | 1941 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Cuchillo-Negro Dam | New Mexico | Sierra | 161 | High | Satisfactory | 1991 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Barrett | California | San Diego | 161 | High | Poor | 1922 | Water Supply |
| Echo Dam | Utah | Summit | 161 | High | Not Available | 1931 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Red Fleet Dam | Utah | Uintah | 161 | High | Not Available | 1980 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| McGee Creek Dam | Oklahoma | Atoka | 161 | High | Not Available | 1968 | |
| Ponderosa | California | Butte | 160 | Low | Satisfactory | 1962 | Hydroelectric |
| Gillham Dam | Arkansas | Howard | 160 | High | Not Available | 1975 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Upper Sunshine | Wyoming | Park | 160 | High | Fair | 1942 | Irrigation |
| Brick Flat Pit Containment | California | Shasta | 160 | Low | Satisfactory | 1994 | Water Supply |
| Wells | Washington | Chelan | 160 | High | Poor | 1968 | Hydroelectric |
| Juncal | California | Santa Barbara | 160 | High | Satisfactory | 1930 | Other |
| Paintsville Dam | Kentucky | Johnson | 160 | High | Not Available | 1980 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dequeen Dam | Arkansas | Sevier | 160 | High | Not Available | 1977 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dequeen Dam - Saddle Dike A | Arkansas | Sevier | 160 | High | Not Available | 1977 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| River View Slurry Lake 02i | Kentucky | Union | 160 | High | Not Available | - | Tailings |
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.