Browse Dams
92,625 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 92,625 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barney | Oregon | Washington | 165 | High | Satisfactory | 1998 | Water Supply |
| Maerkle | California | San Diego | 165 | High | Satisfactory | 1963 | Water Supply |
| Folsom Mormon Island Auxiliary Dam | California | Sacramento | 165 | High | Not Available | 1955 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Paddy Creek Embankment | North Carolina | Burke | 165 | High | Satisfactory | 1919 | Hydroelectric |
| Balch Afterbay | California | Fresno | 165 | High | Satisfactory | 1928 | Hydroelectric |
| Mill #4 Tailings #2 Dam | Nevada | Eureka | 165 | Significant | Fair | 1993 | Tailings |
| Platoro Dam | Colorado | Conejos | 165 | High | Not Available | 1951 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Big Creek Dam No. 3 | California | Fresno | 165 | High | Satisfactory | 1913 | Hydroelectric |
| Bailey Mine Fresh Water Imp | Pennsylvania | Greene | 164 | High | Satisfactory | 1984 | Grade Stabilization |
| Littleville Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 164 | High | Not Available | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Rector Creek | California | Napa | 164 | High | Satisfactory | 1946 | Water Supply |
| Union Village Dam | Vermont | Orange | 164 | High | Not Available | 1950 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Sumner Dam | New Mexico | De Baca | 164 | High | Not Available | 1937 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Galisteo Dam | New Mexico | Santa Fe | 164 | High | Not Available | 1970 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Senac | Colorado | Arapahoe | 163 | High | Satisfactory | 1990 | Water Supply |
| Empire Mine Tailings Basin Dam | Michigan | Marquette | 163 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1975 | Tailings |
| R. L. Harris | Alabama | Randolph | 163 | High | Satisfactory | 1983 | Hydroelectric |
| Matilija | California | Ventura | 163 | High | Poor | 1949 | Other |
| Claytor Lake Quarry | Virginia | Pulaski | 163 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Other |
| Hawks Nest | West Virginia | Fayette | 163 | High | Satisfactory | 1936 | Hydroelectric |
| Steinaker Dam | Utah | Uintah | 162 | High | Not Available | 1961 | Irrigation |
| Crawford Dam | Colorado | Delta | 162 | High | Not Available | 1962 | Irrigation |
| Kingsley | Nebraska | Keith | 162 | High | Fair | 1941 | Hydroelectric |
| Lower Sunshine | Wyoming | Park | 162 | High | Fair | 1972 | Irrigation |
| Vallecito Dam | Colorado | La Plata | 162 | High | Not Available | 1941 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Sugar Loaf Dam | Colorado | Lake | 162 | High | Not Available | 1968 | Irrigation |
| Sutherland | California | San Diego | 162 | High | Satisfactory | 1954 | Other |
| Taylorsville Dam | Kentucky | Spencer | 162 | High | Not Available | 1983 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lahontan Dam | Nevada | Churchill | 162 | High | Not Available | 1915 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Vega Dam | Colorado | Mesa | 162 | High | Not Available | 1959 | Irrigation |
| Poway | California | San Diego | 162 | High | Satisfactory | 1971 | Water Supply |
| Mahoning Creek Dam | Pennsylvania | Armstrong | 162 | High | Not Available | 1941 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mark Edson | California | El Dorado | 162 | High | Satisfactory | 1962 | Water Supply |
| North San Gabriel Dam | Texas | Williamson | 162 | High | Not Available | 1980 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Jerritt Canyon Tailings Dam | Nevada | Elko | 162 | Significant | Not Rated | 1981 | Tailings |
| Cuchillo-Negro Dam | New Mexico | Sierra | 161 | High | Satisfactory | 1991 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| McGee Creek Dam | Oklahoma | Atoka | 161 | High | Not Available | 1968 | |
| Red Fleet Dam | Utah | Uintah | 161 | High | Not Available | 1980 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Barrett | California | San Diego | 161 | High | Poor | 1922 | Water Supply |
| Echo Dam | Utah | Summit | 161 | High | Not Available | 1931 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dequeen Dam - Saddle Dike E | Arkansas | Sevier | 160 | High | Not Available | 1977 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Upper Sunshine | Wyoming | Park | 160 | High | Fair | 1942 | Irrigation |
| Brick Flat Pit Containment | California | Shasta | 160 | Low | Satisfactory | 1994 | Water Supply |
| Boone Dam | Tennessee | Washington | 160 | High | Not Available | 1952 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dequeen Dam | Arkansas | Sevier | 160 | High | Not Available | 1977 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Skookumchuck | Washington | Thurston | 160 | High | Satisfactory | 1970 | Hydroelectric |
| Gillham Dam | Arkansas | Howard | 160 | High | Not Available | 1975 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| San Antonio Dam | California | San Bernardino | 160 | High | Not Available | 1956 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Cobbs Creek Regional Water Supply Dam (Main Dam A) | Virginia | Cumberland | 160 | High | Not Rated | — | Water Supply |
| Linville | North Carolina | Burke | 160 | High | Satisfactory | 1919 | Hydroelectric |
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.