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
Gibbs Pond Dam South Carolina Laurens 26 Low Poor 1955 Recreation
Pete Pond Dam 1 South Carolina Greenville 26 Low Poor — Recreation
Lamaster Pond Dam South Carolina Pickens 26 Low Poor 1969 Recreation
Lake Ashley Dam South Carolina Richland 26 Low Fair 1978 Recreation
Saluda Reservoir Dam South Carolina Saluda 26 Significant Fair 1962 Recreation
Yonce Dam South Carolina Edgefield 26 Significant Fair 1910 Recreation
Jw Yonce and Sons Dam 3 South Carolina Saluda 26 Low Poor 2000 Irrigation
Adams Pond South Carolina Newberry 26 Low Poor 1965 Irrigation
Larry Earls Dam South Carolina Cherokee 26 Low Poor 1993 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
WS Lee Steam Plant Primary Ash Basin Dam South Carolina Anderson 26 High Satisfactory 1974 Other
Freeman Pond Dam South Carolina Oconee 26 Undetermined Fair — Recreation
Chester State Park Dam South Carolina Chester 26 High Poor 1936 Recreation
Rosa G Smith Dam South Carolina Greenville 26 Low Poor 1975 Recreation
C Fink Pond Dam South Carolina Greenville 26 Low — 1964 Recreation
Griggs Pond Dam South Carolina Chesterfield 26 Low Poor 1966 Recreation
J A Bedenbaugh Pond Dam South Carolina Laurens 26 Low Poor 1975 Recreation
Harry Hill Pond Dam South Carolina Greenville 26 Low Poor — Recreation
Dalton Lake Dam South Carolina Union 26 High Fair 1958 Recreation
Gibson Pond Dam South Carolina Edgefield 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1964 Recreation
We Morris Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 25 Low Poor 1967 Debris Control
Joe Daves Dam South Carolina York 25 High Poor 1948 Recreation
Saddle Dike No. 2 - Jocassee South Carolina Oconee 25 High Satisfactory 1973 Hydroelectric
Childers Bagwell Dam South Carolina Greenville 25 Undetermined Poor — Recreation
Eureka Lake Dam South Carolina Chesterfield 25 High Poor 1937 Recreation
Lanford Pond Dam South Carolina Florence 25 Low Poor 1960 Recreation
Process Solution Pond Dam South Carolina Fairfield 25 Significant Fair 1992 Other
Sabie Cathcart Dam South Carolina Fairfield 25 Low Fair — Recreation
Fogle Dam 2 South Carolina Orangeburg 25 High Fair 1961 Recreation
Springland INC Dam South Carolina York 25 Low Poor 1948 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Joseph B James Dam South Carolina Oconee 25 Undetermined Fair — Recreation
Hicks Pond Dam South Carolina Oconee 25 Low Fair 1969 Recreation
Milliken Pond Dam South Carolina Laurens 25 Low Not Rated — Other
Ingletts Pond Dam South Carolina Orangeburg 25 Low Poor 1964 Recreation
Spence Pond Dam South Carolina Greenville 25 Low Fair 1972 Recreation
R Joseph Richardson Dam South Carolina Fairfield 25 Low Fair 2009 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Norma S Grice Dam South Carolina Aiken 25 Low Poor — Recreation
John E Keith Dam 2 South Carolina Spartanburg 25 Low Fair 1993 Other
Spigeners Pond Dam South Carolina Allendale 25 Low Poor 1962 Recreation
J B Hunter Dam South Carolina Laurens 25 Low Poor 1971 Recreation
Dike A - Keowee South Carolina Oconee 25 High Satisfactory 1969 Hydroelectric
Watsons Pond Dam South Carolina Pickens 25 Undetermined Poor — Recreation
Larry Sossaman Dam 1 South Carolina Cherokee 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1950 Recreation
Mcleod Pond Dam South Carolina Chesterfield 25 Low Poor 1974 Irrigation
Bridlewood Lower Dam South Carolina Chesterfield 25 Significant Fair 1978 Recreation
Tony Stiwinter Dam South Carolina Pickens 25 High Fair 1989 Recreation
John Rainsford Jr Dam South Carolina Edgefield 25 Low Poor 1997 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Hendricks Pond Dam South Carolina Pickens 25 Low Poor 1974 Recreation
Camp Sandyridge Pond Dam South Carolina Marlboro 25 Significant Poor 1968 Recreation
Cedar Lake Dam South Carolina Greenwood 25 Low Not Rated 1967 Recreation
Kesler Brothers Dam South Carolina Newberry 25 Significant Fair 1999 Fish and Wildlife Pond

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.