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5,385 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 5,385 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
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-75 Missouri Sullivan 36 Low Not Rated 1994 Flood Risk Reduction
East Yellow Creek A- 61 Missouri Sullivan 36 Low Not Rated 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
Platte River Site 8-B Missouri Worth 36 Low Satisfactory 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Helvey Park Dam Missouri Clay 36 Low Satisfactory 1960 Water Supply
Windy Hill Lake Dam Missouri Gasconade 36 Significant Satisfactory 2001 Recreation
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 65 Missouri Sullivan 36 Low Not Rated 2004 Flood Risk Reduction
Pacific Fishing Lake Dam Missouri Franklin 36 Low Not Rated 1969 Fish and Wildlife Pond
102 River Tributaries Dam C-5 Missouri Nodaway 36 High Satisfactory 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-136 Missouri Sullivan 36 Low Not Rated 2001 Flood Risk Reduction
East Fork Grand River Dam H- 58 Missouri Worth 36 Low Not Rated 2006 Flood Risk Reduction
Lac Renee Dam Missouri St. Francois 36 High Satisfactory 1970 Recreation
Dennis Patterson Missouri Daviess 36 Low Not Rated 2000 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Upper Locust Creek W-165 Missouri Sullivan 36 Low Not Rated 2010 Flood Risk Reduction
Wellington-Nap Wtrshd V-21 Dam Missouri Lafayette 36 Low Satisfactory 1973 Other
Tabo Creek Watershed F-20 Dam Missouri Lafayette 36 Low Satisfactory 1963 Other
South Fork Blackwater River Dam E- 7 Missouri Johnson 36 Low Not Rated 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
East Fork Grand River Dam F- 45 Missouri Harrison 36 Low Not Rated 2002 Flood Risk Reduction
Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T-104 Missouri Lewis 36 Low Not Rated 2001 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Locust Creek L-109 Missouri Putnam 36 Low Not Rated 1993 Flood Risk Reduction
Hidden Valley Lake Dam Missouri Jefferson 36 High Satisfactory 1971 Recreation
Panther Creek A-1 Missouri Harrison 36 Low Satisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Tywappity Community Lake Dam Missouri Scott 36 High Satisfactory 1957 Recreation
West Fork Big Creek Dam L- 66 Missouri Harrison 36 Low Not Rated 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
102 River Tributaries Dam # 13 Missouri Nodaway 36 Low Satisfactory 1961 Other
West Fork Big Creek Dam P- 19 Missouri Harrison 36 Low Not Rated 2001 Flood Risk Reduction
Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam S- 28 Missouri Lewis 36 Low Not Rated 2004 Flood Risk Reduction
Casey Lake Dam Missouri Washington 36 High Satisfactory 1968 Recreation
Wellington-Napoleon Watershed Dam A-21a Missouri Lafayette 36 Low Not Rated 1967 Grade Stabilization
West Fork Big Creek Dam S- 36 Missouri Harrison 36 Low Not Rated 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
Milan Lake Dam South Missouri Sullivan 36 Low Satisfactory 1940 Water Supply
Chardonnay Lake Dam Missouri St. Charles 36 Significant Satisfactory —
Lost Creek B-2 Missouri Newton 36 High Satisfactory 1980 Flood Risk Reduction
Busch Wildlife #37 Dam Missouri St. Charles 36 High Satisfactory 1970 Recreation
Doug Gaines Missouri Madison 36 Low Not Rated 1999 Grade Stabilization
Hoover Frankum D-12 Missouri Nodaway 36 Low Satisfactory 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Gumieny Lake Dam Missouri Clark 36 Low Satisfactory 1977 Recreation
Little Sni-A-Bar Wtrsd #44 Dam Missouri Lafayette 36 Low Satisfactory 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Buck & Doe Run Site #3 Missouri Lewis 36 Significant Satisfactory 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Ard Pond Dam Missouri Shannon 36 Low Not Rated 2006 Grade Stabilization
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-120 Missouri Sullivan 36 Low Not Rated 2001 Flood Risk Reduction
Moniteau Creek WS Dam M- 37 Missouri Howard 36 Low Not Rated 2005 Flood Risk Reduction
Elk Horn Ranch Lake Missouri Christian 36 High Not Rated 2002 Other
West Fork Big Creek Dam P- 44 Missouri Harrison 36 Low Not Rated 2004 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Locust Creek W-189 Missouri Sullivan 36 Low Not Rated 2005 Flood Risk Reduction
Marthasville Mv-5 Dam Missouri Warren 36 High Satisfactory 2004 Recreation
Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam B- 10 Missouri DeKalb 36 Low Not Rated 1992 Flood Risk Reduction
South Fork Blackwater River Dam Lt-67 Missouri Johnson 36 Low Not Rated 1984 Grade Stabilization
West Fork Big Creek Dam P- 45 Missouri Harrison 36 Low Not Rated 2004 Flood Risk Reduction
Adriatic Lake Dam Missouri Franklin 36 Significant Satisfactory 1969 Recreation
Upper Locust Creek W-164a Missouri Sullivan 36 Low Not Rated 2010 Flood Risk Reduction

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.