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1,156 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 1,156 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
Moorhead Lagoon Minnesota Clay 12 Low Satisfactory 1950 Recreation
Roseau River Wma Pool 1 Minnesota Roseau 12 Low Fair 1950 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Highwater Ethanol Minnesota Redwood 12 Low Satisfactory 2015 Water Supply
Ecklund Minnesota Aitkin 12 Low Poor 1987 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Ernst Pool Minnesota Mille Lacs 12 Low Satisfactory 1958 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Big Birch Lake Minnesota Todd 12 Low Satisfactory 1992 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Unimin Wetland Restoration Minnesota Le Sueur 12 Low Satisfactory 2014 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Roseau Lake Minnesota Roseau 12 Low — 2023 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Frigaard-Nelson Wetland Minnesota Otter Tail 12 Low Satisfactory 2000 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Cushing 4 Minnesota Morrison 12 Low Fair — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Sherburne Nat'L Pool 7a Minnesota Sherburne 12 Low Satisfactory 1979 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Lake Shetek Outlet Minnesota Murray 12 Low Satisfactory 1873 Other
Harmon Wetland Minnesota Pine 12 Low Fair 1967 Other
Lake Calhoun Diversion Minnesota Kandiyohi 12 Low Satisfactory 1937 Recreation
Dishpan Wma Impoundment 2 Minnesota Itasca 12 Low Satisfactory 1979 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Hartley Lake Minnesota Itasca 12 Low Fair 1938 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Lake Okabena Minnesota Nobles 12 Low Fair 1941 Recreation
Many Point Lake Minnesota Becker 12 Low Fair 1938 Recreation
Sherburne Nat'L Dike 6a Minnesota Sherburne 12 Low Satisfactory 1979 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Daniels Pond Minnesota St. Louis 12 Low Satisfactory 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Morris T Baker Reserve Minnesota Hennepin 12 Low Satisfactory 1976 Fish and Wildlife Pond
South Rockwell Lake Minnesota Big Stone 12 Low Fair — Other
Staples Wma Minnesota Todd 12 Low Satisfactory 1988 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Harth F Pond Minnesota Pine 12 Low — 1974 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Devil Track Minnesota Cook 12 Low Not Rated 1987 Recreation
Prior Lake Minnesota Scott 12 Low — —
Mans Pond Minnesota Pine 12 Low Satisfactory 1968 Other
Barrett Lake Minnesota Grant 12 Significant Satisfactory 1937 Recreation
Bowman Dam Minnesota Itasca 12 Low Satisfactory 1996 Flood Risk Reduction
Janesville Wildlife Minnesota Waseca 12 Low Satisfactory 1973 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Thomson Dam No 12 Minnesota Carlton 12 High Satisfactory 1907 Hydroelectric
Thomson Dam No 8 Minnesota Carlton 12 Low Satisfactory 1907 Hydroelectric
Sawyer Pool Minnesota Carlton 12 Low Satisfactory 1971 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Cranberry Wma South Pool Minnesota Isanti 12 Undetermined Poor 1992 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Fall Lake Minnesota Lake 12 Low Not Rated 1989 Recreation
Nest Lake Minnesota Kandiyohi 12 Low Poor 1964 Recreation
Cannon River (Woolen Mills) Minnesota Rice 12 Significant Fair 1865 Recreation
Crissy Lake Minnesota Stevens 12 Significant Fair 1939 Recreation
Camp 97 Minnesota St. Louis 12 Low Not Rated 1994 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Pool No. 19 Minnesota Marshall 11 Low — 1962 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Pool No. 1 Minnesota Marshall 11 Low — 1967 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Jingo Lake Minnesota Itasca 11 Low — 1978 Other
East Lake Minnesota Itasca 11 Low — 1972 Other
Nora 33 Minnesota Pope 11 Low Satisfactory 1967 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Giese Wetland Saddle Minnesota Grant 11 Low — 1997
Highland Creek Minnesota Cass 11 Low — 1970 Other
Fischer Unit Pond Minnesota Kandiyohi 11 Low — 1965 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Nora Wma Minnesota Pope 11 Low Satisfactory — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Anderson Lake Minnesota Lincoln 11 Low Satisfactory 1987 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Osterberg Lake Minnesota Pope 11 Low Fair 1979 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.