Browse Dams

2,440 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 2,440 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.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Lake Chinquapin Dam South Carolina Greenwood 27 High Poor 1960 Recreation
River Bluff Dam 2 South Carolina Pickens 27 Significant Fair - Recreation
Bowen's Pond Dam South Carolina Kershaw 27 Significant Fair 1955 Recreation
Woodlands Nature Reserve Dam South Carolina Dorchester 27 High Fair 1972 Irrigation
Jerry Phillips Dam South Carolina Cherokee 27 Low Fair 1973 Recreation
Little River WCD Dam 4 South Carolina Laurens 27 Low Fair 1987 Flood Risk Reduction
Friddle Pond A Dam South Carolina Anderson 27 High Fair 1979 Other
Camp Long Lake Dam South Carolina Aiken 27 High Poor 1945 Recreation
Mount Vintage Hounds Lake South Carolina Edgefield 27 High Fair 1997 Recreation
Fuller Pond Dam South Carolina Richland 27 Significant Fair 1974 Recreation
Sweetwater Lake Dam South Carolina Calhoun 27 High Poor 1969 Recreation
Charles Liles Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 27 Significant Fair 1964 Recreation
Mh Martin Pond Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 27 Low Poor 1958 Recreation
Mccarter Pond Dam South Carolina Greenville 27 High Fair 1954 Recreation
Woodson Pond Dam South Carolina Anderson 27 Low Fair 1959 Recreation
Lewis G Stubbs Dam South Carolina Oconee 27 Low Fair 1982 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Sunrise Lake Dam South Carolina Lancaster 27 High Poor 1950 Recreation
Douglas Ranch Pond Dam South Carolina Greenville 27 Low Fair 1972 Recreation
Marvin Mckie Dam South Carolina Edgefield 27 Low Fair 1993 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Coopers Large Pond Dam South Carolina Laurens 27 Low Poor 1976 Recreation
Riddle Lake Dam South Carolina Greenville 27 Undetermined Not Rated 1964 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mt Canaan Baptist Association Dam South Carolina Edgefield 27 Low Poor 1981 Recreation
T Ragan Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 27 High Poor 1972 Recreation
Carl Newton Dam South Carolina Pickens 27 Low Fair 1991 Other
Shehane Cabin Dam South Carolina Calhoun 26 Low Fair 1960 Recreation
Ws Lee Steam Plant Primary Ash Basin Dam South Carolina Anderson 26 High Satisfactory 1974 Other
W Coleman Pond Dam South Carolina Saluda 26 Low Poor 1950 Recreation
Larry Earls Dam South Carolina Cherokee 26 Low Poor 1993 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Rice Mills Pond Dam South Carolina Anderson 26 Low Poor 1948 Recreation
William Greene Dam South Carolina Newberry 26 Low Poor 1996 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Yonce Dam South Carolina Edgefield 26 Significant Fair 1910 Recreation
Randolph Trucking Dam South Carolina Cherokee 26 Low Poor - Recreation
Crystal Lakes Lower Dam South Carolina Aiken 26 Low Poor - Recreation
Lamb Pond Dam South Carolina Aiken 26 High Fair - Recreation
West Lake Farms Dam South Carolina Richland 26 High Poor 1989 Recreation
Piedmont South Carolina Anderson 26 High Satisfactory 1874 Hydroelectric
Anthony Lake Dam 1 South Carolina Greenville 26 High Fair 1972 Recreation
Harry Hill Pond Dam South Carolina Greenville 26 Low Poor - Recreation
Stephen Orr Dam South Carolina Laurens 26 Low Poor 1989 Other
Shealy Pond Dam South Carolina Lexington 26 High Poor 1900 Recreation
Dr James Halford Dam South Carolina Anderson 26 Low Poor 1981 Recreation
E W Pace Dam South Carolina Pickens 26 Low Poor 1955 Recreation
Jackson Pond Dam South Carolina Lancaster 26 Low Poor 1962 Recreation
Yonce Pond Dam South Carolina Edgefield 26 Low Poor 1978 Recreation
Adams Pond South Carolina Newberry 26 Low Poor 1965 Irrigation
Davis Pond Dam South Carolina Lexington 26 Low Fair 1956 Recreation
Jc Petty Pond Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 26 Low Poor 1979 Recreation
Anne Parks Short Branch Dam South Carolina Greenville 26 High Poor 1953 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Simpson Station Pond Dam 2 South Carolina Anderson 26 Low Poor 1970 Other
Elizabeth D Copeland Dam South Carolina Laurens 26 Low Fair 1955 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.