Browse Dams

1,984 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 1,984 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
Kiowa Crk Wtrshd R-3 Colorado Elbert 30 Low Not Rated 1956 Flood Risk Reduction
Bunkwater Ridge Retention Dam Colorado Mesa 30 Low Fair 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Loveland Lake Colorado Larimer 30 Significant Satisfactory 1905 Irrigation
Paradise Colorado Saguache 30 Low Not Rated 1972 Irrigation
Longmont Reservoir Colorado Boulder 30 Low Unsatisfactory 1900 Water Supply
Kiser Colorado Delta 30 Significant Fair 1965 Irrigation
Beeman Colorado Huerfano 30 Low Not Rated 1932 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Marston Lake - North Dam Colorado Denver 30 High Satisfactory 1899 Water Supply
Pond 14 Colorado Douglas 30 Low Not Rated 2006 Water Supply
Upper Cogdill Colorado Moffat 30 Low Fair 1956 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Aspen Leaf Colorado Gunnison 30 Low Not Rated 1947 Irrigation
Cheney Colorado Mesa 30 Low Satisfactory 1908 Irrigation
Buckhorn Lake #2 Colorado Montrose 30 Low Fair 1884 Irrigation
Stratton Colorado Teller 30 High Fair 1919 Flood Risk Reduction
W. Cherry Creek Det. #8 Colorado Douglas 30 Low Not Rated 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
J.C. Temple #1 Colorado Routt 30 Low Not Rated 1945 Irrigation
Roache Colorado Huerfano 30 Low Satisfactory 1915 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Soap Retenton Dam Colorado Mesa 30 Low Not Rated 1960 Debris Control
Little Gem Colorado Weld 30 Low Satisfactory 1902 Irrigation
Franktown Parker Fpa-4 Colorado Douglas 30 Low Not Rated 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Meadowview Colorado Jefferson 30 Significant Satisfactory 2004 Water Supply
Fred Pauls Detention #1 Colorado Lincoln 30 Low Not Rated 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Black Lake #2 Colorado Eagle 30 Significant Satisfactory 1957 Recreation
West Jefferson Colorado Jefferson 30 Low Fair 1982 Water Supply
Molina Equalizing Reservoir Dam Colorado Mesa 30 Low Not Available 1962
La Jara - Dam No. 2 Colorado Conejos 30 Significant Satisfactory 1906 Recreation
Franktown Parker Fpa-5 Colorado Douglas 30 Low Not Rated 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 2-B-10 Colorado Elbert 30 Low Not Rated 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Bristol Head #2 Colorado Mineral 30 Significant Fair 1928 Irrigation
Northfield Wtp Backwash Reservoir Colorado El Paso 30 Low Not Rated 1974 Other
Leon Lake Colorado Mesa 30 High Unsatisfactory 1898 Irrigation
Orlando #2 Colorado Huerfano 30 Low Not Rated 1905 Irrigation
Ketner Colorado Jefferson 30 High Satisfactory 1961 Recreation
Jordan #1 Colorado Teller 30 Low Not Rated 1959 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Elk Lake Colorado Moffat 30 Significant Fair 1904 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Trio Colorado Delta 30 Low Not Rated 1955 Irrigation
Donald E. Stroh Ec #1 Colorado Elbert 29 Low Not Rated 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Big Sandy Creek Watershed N-23 Colorado Elbert 29 Low Fair 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Edward Madigan Ec #1 Colorado Elbert 29 Low Satisfactory 1977 Flood Risk Reduction
Morgan Creek #1 Colorado Routt 29 Low Satisfactory 1908 Irrigation
Fairway Colorado Larimer 29 Significant Satisfactory 1964 Recreation
Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 1-V-10 Colorado Elbert 29 Low Fair 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Railroad Colorado La Plata 29 Low Not Rated 1960 Irrigation
Brett Gray Colorado Lincoln 29 Low Satisfactory 1939 Irrigation
Marys Lake Dike 1 Colorado Larimer 29 High Not Available 1949 Hydroelectric
Big Sandy Creek Watershed S-23 Colorado Elbert 29 Low Fair 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Tucker Lake - North Dam Colorado Jefferson 29 High Satisfactory 1906 Irrigation
Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 2-B-30 Colorado Elbert 29 Low Fair 1957 Flood Risk Reduction
Duvall #1 Colorado Mesa 29 Low Fair 1947 Irrigation
Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 3-D-30 Colorado Elbert 29 Low Fair 1957 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.