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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libbys Lagoon 4 Dam | Illinois | Tazewell | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1974 | Other |
| Tompkins Pond Dam | Illinois | Fulton | 28 | Significant | Not Available | 1974 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Nystrom Lake Dam | Illinois | Henry | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1950 | Recreation |
| Midland/Elm Mine/ Slurry Lake 1 Dam | Illinois | Peoria | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1967 | Other |
| Duck Creek Ash Pond 1 Dam | Illinois | Fulton | 28 | Significant | Not Available | - | Other |
| Gahr Pond Dam 3 | Illinois | Macoupin | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1975 | Irrigation |
| Gravel Springs Dam | Illinois | Morgan | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1990 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Spring Lake Dam | Illinois | Champaign | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1964 | Recreation |
| Lewis Dam | Illinois | McDonough | 28 | Low | Not Available | - | Recreation |
| Fisher Lake Dam | Illinois | Monroe | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1952 | Recreation |
| Shullock Lake Dam | Illinois | Edgar | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1955 | Recreation |
| Main Lake Dam | Illinois | Hamilton | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1976 | Water Supply |
| Lake Loudel Dam | Illinois | Monroe | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1928 | Recreation |
| Wagner Lake Dam | Illinois | Bond | 28 | Low | Not Available | 2012 | Recreation |
| Western Fuels Assoc/Brushy Cr/Freshwater Lake Dam | Illinois | Saline | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1990 | Other |
| Vienna Correctional Center W. Lake | Illinois | Johnson | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1980 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Hess Pond Dam | Illinois | Morgan | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1969 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Kilton Pond Dam 2 | Illinois | Montgomery | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1963 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Wanboro Lake Dam | Illinois | Edwards | 28 | Significant | Not Available | 1977 | Recreation |
| Weinmister Pond Dam | Illinois | Mercer | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1978 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Prairie Coal/Lost Prairie Mine/Sediment Pond 1 | Illinois | Perry | 28 | Low | Not Available | - | Other |
| Birkey Lake Dam | Illinois | Tazewell | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1965 | Recreation |
| Grieves Dam | Illinois | Fulton | 28 | Significant | Not Available | 1998 | Recreation |
| Bushong Pond Dam 1 | Illinois | Jefferson | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1977 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Springfield Coal/Industry/Pond 21 Dam | Illinois | McDonough | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1997 | Other |
| Limkemann Pond Dam | Illinois | Hancock | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1975 | Recreation |
| Nugent-Shapanski 3 | Illinois | Jersey | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1955 | Irrigation |
| Whitfield Pond Dam 2 | Illinois | Macoupin | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1954 | Other |
| Marlow Pond Dam | Illinois | Marion | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1950 | Other |
| MWRDGC Acid Lake Dam | Illinois | Fulton | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1950 | Other |
| Eaton Lake Dam 1 | Illinois | Jasper | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1965 | Other |
| Shelbyville Dam - Wood Dam | Illinois | Moultrie | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1970 | Recreation |
| Memorial East Campus Lake Dam | Illinois | St. Clair | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1958 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Miller Pond Dam 2 | Illinois | Macoupin | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1973 | Other |
| Big Four Reservoir Dam | Illinois | Madison | 27 | Low | Not Available | 1906 | Recreation |
| Woodbine Country Club Lake Dam | Illinois | Greene | 27 | Low | Not Available | 1926 | Recreation |
| Crown 3 Mine Fine Refuse Ext 2 Dam | Illinois | Macoupin | 27 | High | Not Available | - | Tailings |
| Pine Lakes Country Club South Pond Dam | Illinois | Tazewell | 27 | Low | Not Available | 1958 | Other |
| Marissa Recreation Association North Lake Dam | Illinois | St. Clair | 27 | Significant | Not Available | 1954 | Recreation |
| Wildwood Lake Dam | Illinois | Tazewell | 27 | Low | Not Available | 1962 | Recreation |
| Finger Lake Dam | Illinois | Cass | 27 | Low | Not Available | 1968 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Kennel Lake Dam | Illinois | Tazewell | 27 | Low | Not Available | 1948 | Recreation |
| Hunter Pond Dam 1 | Illinois | Sangamon | 27 | Low | Not Available | 1977 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Pitts Pond Dam 1 | Illinois | Macoupin | 27 | Low | Not Available | 1961 | Other |
| Gordon F. Moore Park Dam | Illinois | Madison | 27 | Significant | Not Available | 1988 | Recreation |
| Whiteside Pond Dam | Illinois | Warren | 27 | Low | Not Available | 1976 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Randolph Pond Dam 1 | Illinois | McDonough | 27 | Low | Not Available | 1975 | Other |
| Collins Station Cooling Lake Dam | Illinois | Grundy | 27 | Significant | Not Available | 1975 | Other |
| Bell Pond Dam 1 | Illinois | Montgomery | 27 | Low | Not Available | 1964 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Alsey Lake Dam | Illinois | Scott | 27 | Significant | Not Available | 1969 | 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.