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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
Upper Locust Creek L-148 Missouri Putnam 36 Low Not Rated 2007 Flood Risk Reduction
Reid Lake Dam Missouri Warren 36 High Satisfactory 1969 Recreation
West Fork Big Creek Dam L- 66 Missouri Harrison 36 Low Not Rated 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
102 River Tributaries Dam Lt-41 Missouri Nodaway 36 Low Not Rated 1975 Grade Stabilization
Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 9 Missouri Lincoln 36 Low Not Rated 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Doug Gaines Missouri Madison 36 Low Not Rated 1999 Grade Stabilization
102 River Tributaries Dam # 13 Missouri Nodaway 36 Low Satisfactory 1961 Other
West Fork Big Creek Dam P- 45 Missouri Harrison 36 Low Not Rated 2004 Flood Risk Reduction
Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T-104 Missouri Lewis 36 Low Not Rated 2001 Flood Risk Reduction
Moniteau Creek WS Dam M- 37 Missouri Howard 36 Low Not Rated 2005 Flood Risk Reduction
South Fork Blackwater River Dam E- 7 Missouri Johnson 36 Low Not Rated 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-120 Missouri Sullivan 36 Low Not Rated 2001 Flood Risk Reduction
Rentfrow Lake Dam Missouri Franklin 36 High Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Lost Creek B-2 Missouri Newton 36 High Satisfactory 1980 Flood Risk Reduction
West Fork Big Creek Dam S- 36 Missouri Harrison 36 Low Not Rated 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
Big Creek-Hurricane Creek P- 6a Missouri Carroll 36 Low Not Rated 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
Windy Hill Lake Dam Missouri Gasconade 36 Significant Satisfactory 2001 Recreation
Busch Wildlife #37 Dam Missouri St. Charles 36 High Satisfactory 1970 Recreation
East Fork Grand River Dam H- 33 Missouri Worth 36 Low Not Rated 2007 Flood Risk Reduction
Elk Horn Ranch Lake Missouri Christian 36 High Not Rated 2002 Other
Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam S- 98 Missouri Marion 36 Low Not Rated 2001 Flood Risk Reduction
Moniteau Creek WS Dam H- 21 Missouri Howard 36 Low Not Rated 2000 Flood Risk Reduction
Adriatic Lake Dam Missouri Franklin 36 Significant Satisfactory 1969 Recreation
Wellington Nap C-22 Missouri Lafayette 36 High Satisfactory 1970 Other
Schnuck Missouri Cooper 35 Low Not Rated 1997 Other
Western Dam Missouri Adair 35 Low Not Rated 1997 Grade Stabilization
Dresser Minerals #7 Dam South (Dry) Missouri Washington 35 High Not Rated 1950 Tailings
Cedar Hill Lake #1 Dam Missouri Jefferson 35 High Satisfactory 1949 Recreation
West Fork Big Creek Dam L- 46b Missouri Harrison 35 Low Not Rated 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
Tabo Creek Wtrshd E-22 Dam Missouri Lafayette 35 Low Satisfactory 1966 Other
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-87 Missouri Sullivan 35 Low Not Rated 1993 Flood Risk Reduction
David Nelson Structure Dam Missouri Nodaway 35 Low Not Rated 1980 Grade Stabilization
Radmacher Dam Lower Missouri Johnson 35 Low Not Rated —
Barnett Lake Dam Missouri Crawford 35 Low Satisfactory 1964 Recreation
Ron Lutes Missouri Bollinger 35 Low Not Rated 1997 Flood Risk Reduction
Big Creek-Hurricane Creek T- 27 Missouri Carroll 35 Low Not Rated 2006 Flood Risk Reduction
Maryville Lake Dam Missouri Nodaway 35 Low Satisfactory 1990 Water Supply
East Fork Grand River Dam C- 26 Missouri Worth 35 Low Not Rated 2002 Flood Risk Reduction
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-142b Missouri Sullivan 35 Low Not Rated 2005 Flood Risk Reduction
Robbins Lake Dam Missouri Nodaway 35 High Not Rated 1963 Irrigation
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-141 Missouri Sullivan 35 Low Not Rated 2005 Flood Risk Reduction
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-119 Missouri Sullivan 35 Low Not Rated 2007 Flood Risk Reduction
West Fork Big Creek Dam B-123 Missouri Harrison 35 Low Not Rated 1999 Flood Risk Reduction
West Fork Big Creek Dam B- 91 Missouri Harrison 35 Low Not Rated 2007 Flood Risk Reduction
Hickory Lake Dam Missouri Gasconade 35 Low Satisfactory 1969 Recreation
Dabney Dam Missouri Schuyler 35 Low Not Rated 1993 Grade Stabilization
Moniteau Creek WS Dam M- 35 Missouri Howard 35 Low Not Rated 2004 Flood Risk Reduction
West Fork Big Creek Dam B-179 Missouri Daviess 35 Low Not Rated 2000 Flood Risk Reduction
Willow Creek Watershed Dam A- 27 Missouri Ray 35 Low Not Rated 1972 Grade Stabilization
Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B- 9 Missouri Carroll 35 Low Not Rated 1990 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.