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
Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 8 Dam Texas Hemphill 48 Low Not Rated 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Aowa Creek 1-2 Nebraska Dixon 48 Low Satisfactory 1972 Other
West Fork Kickapoo 5 Wisconsin Vernon 48 Low Satisfactory 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Unity #1 Dam Missouri Jackson 48 High Satisfactory 1927 Water Supply
Laurel Bed Dam Virginia Russell 48 High Poor - Recreation
Middle Spillway (East No. 1) Oklahoma Mayes 48 High Satisfactory 1940 Hydroelectric
Prince William Parkway Regional Swm Virginia Prince William 48 High Satisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
Atlanta Automotive Distribution Center Detention Dam Georgia Gwinnett 48 Low Not Rated 1991 Flood Risk Reduction
East Spillway (East No. 2) Oklahoma Mayes 48 High Satisfactory 1940 Hydroelectric
Mill Picayune Watershed Site M-3-1 Iowa Harrison 48 Low Not Rated 1964 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lake Laurel Dam North Carolina Surry 48 Low Fair - Recreation
Upper Smith Dam West Virginia Wood 48 High Poor 1955 Recreation
Reed Subwatershed Sta 46+55 #11 Iowa Monona 48 Low Not Rated 1966 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Little Robber Det. Dam X Wyoming Carbon 48 High Poor 1953 Debris Control
Fox Creek Lake Dam Tennessee Cumberland 48 Low - 1966 Recreation
Port Hudson Lake Dam Missouri Franklin 48 High Satisfactory 1992 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 9 2 Texas Montague 48 Low Not Rated 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Chalk Hill Michigan Menominee 48 High Satisfactory 1927 Hydroelectric
Galena No 2 Mtis Idaho Shoshone 48 Significant Fair - Tailings
Ophelias Dam South Carolina Union 48 Low Poor 1800 Recreation
Wilmore Pennsylvania Cambria 48 High Poor 1908 Water Supply
Ish #3 (Main Dam) Colorado Larimer 48 High Satisfactory 1905 Irrigation
Oak-Middle 57-A Nebraska Seward 48 Low Satisfactory 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Badger Brook Nh-107 Embankment Dam New Hampshire Belknap 48 Undetermined Not Rated - Fish and Wildlife Pond
Black Fox Hills Dam Virginia Nelson 48 High Satisfactory - Recreation
Overton Retreat Dam Tennessee Warren 48 Low Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Hoover Frankum E-20 Missouri Nodaway 48 Low Satisfactory 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Aowa Creek 22-3 Nebraska Dixon 48 Significant Poor 1981 Other
Fells Reservoir Dam No. 8 Massachusetts Middlesex 48 High Satisfactory 1898 Water Supply
Shuttle Meadow Reservoir Dam Connecticut Hartford 48 High Satisfactory 1894 Water Supply
William E. Towell Dam Missouri Phelps 48 High Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Gallahue Valley Camp Dam Indiana Brown 48 Significant Fair 1958 Recreation
Denton Creek WS SCS Site 11d Dam Texas Wise 48 Low Not Rated 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Mcdaniel Lake Dam Missouri Greene 48 Significant Satisfactory 1929 Water Supply
Ogle Lake Dam Indiana Brown 48 High Poor 1939 Water Supply
Bellows Falls New Hampshire Cheshire 48 Low Satisfactory 1907 Hydroelectric
Arrowhead Lake Dam Kentucky Harrison 48 Low Not Rated 1969 Recreation
Pritchard Dam Indiana Putnam 48 Low Fair 1997 Recreation
Lake Claiborne Dam Mississippi Claiborne 48 High Fair 1955 Recreation
Black Hill Basin Dam Nebraska Custer 48 Low Fair 1974 Other
162 Kansas Wabaunsee 48 Low - 2006 Flood Risk Reduction
Shaver's Creek Pennsylvania Huntingdon 48 High Satisfactory 1961 Recreation
Townes Creek Dam South Carolina Oconee 48 High Fair 1961 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Big Torra Tank Dam Texas Oldham 48 Low Not Rated 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Earl Fawver Pond 4 Oklahoma Custer 48 Low Not Rated 2001 Other
Aowa Creek 63-1a Nebraska Dixon 48 Low Satisfactory 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Clarence Cannon #1 Dam Missouri Lincoln 48 Low Satisfactory 1977 Flood Risk Reduction
Gilmer Dam Virginia Russell 48 Undetermined Not Rated - Irrigation
Upper Wilcox California Madera 48 High Satisfactory 1930 Irrigation
Weslake Dam Illinois St. Clair 48 Significant Not Available 1962 Recreation

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.