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
Lamaster Pond Dam South Carolina Pickens 26 Low Poor 1969 Recreation
Mission Lake Dam South Carolina Lexington 26 Significant Fair 1900 Recreation
Browns Lake Dam South Carolina Oconee 26 High Fair 1950 Recreation
Burgess Pond Dam South Carolina Anderson 26 Low Poor - Recreation
Mullers Lake South Carolina Richland 26 Significant Fair 1960 Recreation
Freeman Pond Dam South Carolina Oconee 26 Undetermined Fair - Recreation
Shehane Cabin Dam South Carolina Calhoun 26 Low Fair 1960 Recreation
Gro-Mor Pond Dam South Carolina Anderson 26 Low Poor 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Anthony Lake Dam 1 South Carolina Greenville 26 High Fair 1972 Recreation
Pete Pond Dam 1 South Carolina Greenville 26 Low Poor - Recreation
Oakland Pond Dam South Carolina Sumter 26 Significant Fair 1975 Recreation
Griggs Pond Dam South Carolina Chesterfield 26 Low Poor 1966 Recreation
Larry Earls Dam South Carolina Cherokee 26 Low Poor 1993 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lake Huntington Dam South Carolina Anderson 26 High Fair 1970 Recreation
Larry Sossaman Dam 2 South Carolina Cherokee 26 Low Poor 1959 Recreation
Joe Ben Hunter Dam South Carolina Laurens 26 Low Poor 1970 Recreation
Rosa G Smith Dam South Carolina Greenville 26 Low Poor 1975 Recreation
Professional Pond Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 26 Low Poor - Recreation
Ivan Block Dam South Carolina Abbeville 25 Low Poor 1995 Debris Control
Calmont Pond Dam South Carolina Calhoun 25 Low Fair 1978 Recreation
Lc Mixon Pond Dam South Carolina Edgefield 25 Low Fair 1990 Recreation
Norman Fogle Dam South Carolina Orangeburg 25 Low Poor - Recreation
J B Hunter Dam South Carolina Laurens 25 Low Poor 1971 Recreation
Southern Nurseries Dam South Carolina Edgefield 25 Low Fair 1988 Irrigation
Bridlewood Lower Dam South Carolina Chesterfield 25 Significant Fair 1978 Recreation
BMW Dam 2 South Carolina Spartanburg 25 Low Fair 1994 Flood Risk Reduction
Warren Norman Dam South Carolina Lancaster 25 Low Fair - Recreation
Cedar Lake Investments Dam 2 South Carolina Fairfield 25 Low Poor 1997 Debris Control
Santee State Park Dam 1 South Carolina Orangeburg 25 Low Poor 1974 Recreation
Gibson Pond Dam South Carolina Edgefield 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1964 Recreation
Eureka Lake Dam South Carolina Chesterfield 25 High Poor 1937 Recreation
Spigeners Pond Dam South Carolina Allendale 25 Low Poor 1962 Recreation
R Joseph Richardson Dam South Carolina Fairfield 25 Low Fair 2009 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Joseph B James Dam South Carolina Oconee 25 Undetermined Fair - Recreation
Boatwrights Pond Dam South Carolina Saluda 25 Low Poor 1955 Recreation
Crystal Lake Dam South Carolina Lexington 25 High Poor 1900 Recreation
Lofmar/Jordan Dam South Carolina Union 25 Low Poor - Recreation
Larry Sossaman Dam 1 South Carolina Cherokee 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1950 Recreation
Jeanne Cassels Pond Dam South Carolina Edgefield 25 Low Poor 1910 Recreation
George West Pond Dam South Carolina Kershaw 25 Low Poor 1967 Recreation
Lake Quail Valley Dam South Carolina Lexington 25 High Fair 1972 Recreation
James Martin Dam 2 South Carolina Edgefield 25 Low Poor 1991 Other
Herbert Ferguson Dam South Carolina Abbeville 25 Low Poor 1954 Other
Philpat Pond Dam South Carolina Pickens 25 Low Poor - Recreation
Charlie Rauton Dam South Carolina Edgefield 25 Significant Fair - Irrigation
Tony Stiwinter Dam South Carolina Pickens 25 High Fair 1989 Recreation
Saddle Dike No. 2 - Jocassee South Carolina Oconee 25 High Satisfactory 1973 Hydroelectric
Martha Westbrook Pond Dam South Carolina Fairfield 25 Low Poor 1976 Recreation
Ht Double Pond Dam South Carolina Anderson 25 Low Poor 1967 Recreation
Stroman/Richardson Dam South Carolina Orangeburg 25 High Fair 1990 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.