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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
Collinwood Lake Minnesota Meeker 11 Low Satisfactory 1955 Recreation
Beaver Lake Minnesota Steele 11 Low Satisfactory 1939 Other
Crookston Rock Rapids Minnesota Polk 11 Low Fair 2007 Grade Stabilization
Wavrin Wetland Minnesota Steele 11 Low Satisfactory 1999 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Komarek Basin 4 Minnesota Rice 11 Undetermined Not Rated 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Morristown Pond Minnesota Rice 11 Low Satisfactory 1937 Recreation
Two Inlets Lake Minnesota Becker 11 Low Fair 1938 Recreation
Wolf Lake Minnesota Itasca 11 Low Satisfactory 1938 Recreation
Stakkelhouse Lake Minnesota Becker 11 Low Fair 1953 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Waukenabo Lake Minnesota Aitkin 11 Low — 1938 Recreation
Eagle Lake Minnesota Cottonwood 11 Low Satisfactory 1948 Other
Bednar Minnesota Roseau 11 Low Satisfactory 1982 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Urness Lake Wma Minnesota Douglas 11 Low Fair 1980 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Johnson-Ronhovde Wetland Minnesota Grant 11 Low Satisfactory 2001 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Silver Lake Minnesota Hennepin 11 Low Satisfactory 1987 Recreation
Buesgens Pond Minnesota Carver 11 Low Satisfactory 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Nycklemoe Minnesota Otter Tail 11 Low Satisfactory 2002 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Erie Pier Dike Minnesota St. Louis 11 Low Satisfactory 1978 Other
Swan Lake Minnesota Kandiyohi 11 Low Satisfactory 1941 Flood Risk Reduction
Cornish Flowage Minnesota Aitkin 11 Low Satisfactory 1976 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Little Elk Wma South Pool Minnesota Morrison 11 Low Satisfactory 2006 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Talcot Lake Minnesota Cottonwood 11 Low — 1941 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Beaver Lodge Minnesota Itasca 11 Low — 1973 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Lake Emily Minnesota Crow Wing 11 Low Fair 1939 Recreation
Muskrat Lake Minnesota Becker 11 Low Satisfactory 1888 Recreation
Sherburne Nat'L Pool 17 Minnesota Sherburne 11 Low Satisfactory 1979 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Lost Marsh Wma Minnesota Blue Earth 11 Low — 1990 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Deer Lake Minnesota Wright 11 Low Fair 1940 Recreation
Randy Hansen Wildlife Dam Minnesota Anoka 11 Low — 1989 Recreation
Korsness Pool Minnesota Mille Lacs 11 Low Satisfactory 1959 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Langhorst Pond Minnesota Carlton 11 Low Satisfactory 1967 Other
Butler Pond Minnesota Dakota 11 Low Satisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Thomson Dam No. 9 Minnesota Carlton 11 High Satisfactory 1907 Hydroelectric
Thomson Dam No 10 Minnesota Carlton 11 High Satisfactory 1907 Hydroelectric
Cranberry Wma North Pool Minnesota Isanti 11 Low Satisfactory 1992 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Hesse F Pond Minnesota Carver 11 Low — 1970 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Wild Rice Lake Minnesota St. Louis 11 Low Satisfactory 1907 Hydroelectric
Deadfish Lake Minnesota Carlton 10 Undetermined Not Available —
Benz Wetland Restoration Minnesota Faribault 10 Low Satisfactory —
Long Lake Minnesota Cottonwood 10 Low Satisfactory 2017 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Ogemash Minnesota Becker 10 Low — 1966 Fish and Wildlife Pond
South Tamarack Lake Minnesota Becker 10 Low — 1967 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Eagle Lake Minnesota Martin 10 Low — 1951 Other
Amik Lake Minnesota Itasca 10 Low — 1970 Other
Sanborn Lake Minnesota Le Sueur 10 Low Satisfactory — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Hickson Minnesota Clay 10 Low Satisfactory — Grade Stabilization
Tamarack Wetland Minnesota Mahnomen 10 Low — 1975 Other
Glacial Ridge Wetland Minnesota Polk 10 Low — — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Lake Hattie Minnesota Cass 10 Low — 1937 Recreation
Christine Minnesota Wilkin 10 Low Satisfactory — Grade Stabilization

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.