Browse Dams
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.
| Name | State | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height of Land Lake | Minnesota | Becker | 12 | Low | Satisfactory | 1938 | Recreation |
| Unimin Wetland Restoration | Minnesota | Le Sueur | 12 | Low | Satisfactory | 2014 | 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 |
| Big Birch Lake | Minnesota | Todd | 12 | Low | Satisfactory | 1992 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Ernst Pool | Minnesota | Mille Lacs | 12 | Low | Satisfactory | 1958 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Roseau River Wma Pool 1 | Minnesota | Roseau | 12 | Low | Fair | 1950 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Frigaard-Nelson Wetland | Minnesota | Otter Tail | 12 | Low | Satisfactory | 2000 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Roseau Lake | Minnesota | Roseau | 12 | Low | — | 2023 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Sherburne Nat'L Pool 7a | Minnesota | Sherburne | 12 | Low | Satisfactory | 1979 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Cushing 4 | Minnesota | Morrison | 12 | Low | Fair | — | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dishpan Wma Impoundment 2 | Minnesota | Itasca | 12 | Low | Satisfactory | 1979 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Lake Okabena | Minnesota | Nobles | 12 | Low | Fair | 1941 | Recreation |
| Hartley Lake | Minnesota | Itasca | 12 | Low | Fair | 1938 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Lake Shetek Outlet | Minnesota | Murray | 12 | Low | Satisfactory | 1873 | Other |
| Many Point Lake | Minnesota | Becker | 12 | Low | Fair | 1938 | Recreation |
| Harmon Wetland | Minnesota | Pine | 12 | Low | Fair | 1967 | Other |
| Lake Calhoun Diversion | Minnesota | Kandiyohi | 12 | Low | Satisfactory | 1937 | Recreation |
| Sherburne Nat'L Dike 6a | Minnesota | Sherburne | 12 | Low | Satisfactory | 1979 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Morris T Baker Reserve | Minnesota | Hennepin | 12 | Low | Satisfactory | 1976 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Daniels Pond | Minnesota | St. Louis | 12 | Low | Satisfactory | 1973 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| South Rockwell Lake | Minnesota | Big Stone | 12 | Low | Fair | — | Other |
| Harth F Pond | Minnesota | Pine | 12 | Low | — | 1974 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Staples Wma | Minnesota | Todd | 12 | Low | Satisfactory | 1988 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Devil Track | Minnesota | Cook | 12 | Low | Not Rated | 1987 | Recreation |
| Mans Pond | Minnesota | Pine | 12 | Low | Satisfactory | 1968 | Other |
| Barrett Lake | Minnesota | Grant | 12 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1937 | Recreation |
| Prior Lake | Minnesota | Scott | 12 | Low | — | — | |
| Janesville Wildlife | Minnesota | Waseca | 12 | Low | Satisfactory | 1973 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Bowman Dam | Minnesota | Itasca | 12 | Low | Satisfactory | 1996 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Thomson Dam No 8 | Minnesota | Carlton | 12 | Low | Satisfactory | 1907 | Hydroelectric |
| Thomson Dam No 12 | Minnesota | Carlton | 12 | High | 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 |
| Giese Wetland Saddle | Minnesota | Grant | 11 | Low | — | 1997 | |
| Nora 33 | Minnesota | Pope | 11 | Low | Satisfactory | 1967 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Highland Creek | Minnesota | Cass | 11 | Low | — | 1970 | Other |
| Anderson Lake | Minnesota | Lincoln | 11 | Low | Satisfactory | 1987 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Collinwood Lake | Minnesota | Meeker | 11 | Low | Satisfactory | 1955 | Recreation |
| Fischer Unit Pond | Minnesota | Kandiyohi | 11 | Low | — | 1965 | 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.