Browse Dams
1,633 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 1,633 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nugent-Shapanski 3 | Illinois | Jersey | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1955 | Irrigation |
| MWRDGC Acid Lake Dam | Illinois | Fulton | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1950 | Other |
| Miller Pond Dam 2 | Illinois | Macoupin | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1973 | Other |
| Eaton Lake Dam 1 | Illinois | Jasper | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1965 | Other |
| Gravel Springs Dam | Illinois | Morgan | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1990 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Midland/Elm Mine/ Slurry Lake 1 Dam | Illinois | Peoria | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1967 | Other |
| Gahr Pond Dam 3 | Illinois | Macoupin | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1975 | Irrigation |
| Rocky Ford Pond Dam | Illinois | Clinton | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1967 | Recreation |
| Murrayville Woodson Lake Dam | Illinois | Morgan | 28 | Significant | Not Available | 1963 | Water Supply |
| Tompkins Pond Dam | Illinois | Fulton | 28 | Significant | Not Available | 1974 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Northern White Sands Dam | Illinois | LaSalle | 28 | High | Not Available | — | Other |
| Longs Lake Dam | Illinois | Cass | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1960 | Recreation |
| Turkey Hill Lake Dam | Illinois | St. Clair | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1954 | Recreation |
| Arrowwood Lake Dam | Illinois | St. Clair | 28 | Low | Not Available | 2001 | Recreation |
| Marlow Pond Dam | Illinois | Marion | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1950 | Other |
| Nystrom Lake Dam | Illinois | Henry | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1950 | Recreation |
| Fools Lake Dam | Illinois | Mercer | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1960 | Recreation |
| Bellm Pond 2 Dam | Illinois | Macoupin | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1968 | Recreation |
| Bunn Pond Dam 1 | Illinois | Richland | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1970 | Other |
| Wagner Lake Dam | Illinois | Bond | 28 | Low | Not Available | 2012 | Recreation |
| Donnelly Pond Dam | Illinois | Rock Island | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1965 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Lake Windermere Dam | Illinois | Coles | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1974 | Recreation |
| Fisher Lake Dam | Illinois | Monroe | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1952 | Recreation |
| Thunderbird Lake Dam | Illinois | Jersey | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1965 | Recreation |
| Main Lake Dam | Illinois | Hamilton | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1976 | Water Supply |
| Duck Creek Ash Pond 1 Dam | Illinois | Fulton | 28 | Significant | Not Available | — | Other |
| Lake Loudel Dam | Illinois | Monroe | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1928 | Recreation |
| Limkemann Pond Dam | Illinois | Hancock | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1975 | Recreation |
| Wanboro Lake Dam | Illinois | Edwards | 28 | Significant | Not Available | 1977 | Recreation |
| Birkey Lake Dam | Illinois | Tazewell | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1965 | Recreation |
| Jurgens Brothers Lake Dam | Illinois | Morgan | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1968 | Recreation |
| Twin Lakes Dam | Illinois | Madison | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1949 | Recreation |
| Shullock Lake Dam | Illinois | Edgar | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1955 | Recreation |
| Spring Lake Dam | Illinois | Champaign | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1964 | Recreation |
| Big Four Reservoir Dam | Illinois | Madison | 27 | Low | Not Available | 1906 | Recreation |
| Buchanan Lake Dam | Illinois | Knox | 27 | Low | Not Available | 1987 | Recreation |
| Fennell Farm Pond Dam | Illinois | Pike | 27 | Low | Not Available | 1973 | Recreation |
| Wildwood Lake Dam | Illinois | Tazewell | 27 | Low | Not Available | 1962 | Recreation |
| Whiteside Pond Dam | Illinois | Warren | 27 | Low | Not Available | 1976 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Lake Taylorville Dam | Illinois | Christian | 27 | High | Not Available | 1961 | Recreation |
| Adams-Tocks Pond Dam 1 | Illinois | Macoupin | 27 | Low | Not Available | 1976 | Other |
| Smith Pond Dam | Illinois | Morgan | 27 | Low | Not Available | 1968 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Horner Park Dam | Illinois | St. Clair | 27 | Low | Not Available | — | Recreation |
| Herrin Reservoir 2 Dam | Illinois | Williamson | 27 | Significant | Not Available | 1926 | Recreation |
| Dhom Lake Dam 1 | Illinois | Jasper | 27 | Low | Not Available | 1975 | Irrigation |
| Finger Lake Dam | Illinois | Cass | 27 | Low | Not Available | 1968 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Alsey Lake Dam | Illinois | Scott | 27 | Significant | Not Available | 1969 | Other |
| Bell Pond Dam 1 | Illinois | Montgomery | 27 | Low | Not Available | 1964 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Rayburn Lake Dam | Illinois | Madison | 27 | Significant | Not Available | 1968 | Recreation |
| Pitts Pond Dam 1 | Illinois | Macoupin | 27 | Low | Not Available | 1961 | Other |
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.