Browse Dams
92,766 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 92,766 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.
| Name | State | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Swamp - South Dike | Massachusetts | Franklin | 140 | High | Satisfactory | 1974 | Hydroelectric |
| Bliss | Idaho | Gooding | 140 | High | Satisfactory | 1950 | Hydroelectric |
| Magnetite Tailings Dam | New Mexico | Grant | 140 | High | Satisfactory | 1980 | Tailings |
| Mountain Island | North Carolina | Gaston | 140 | High | Fair | 1923 | Hydroelectric |
| Marge Schott Lake Dam | Ohio | Clermont | 140 | High | Satisfactory | 2000 | Recreation |
| Coyote | California | Santa Clara | 140 | High | Poor | 1936 | Water Supply |
| Possum Point Ash Dam #D | Virginia | Prince William | 140 | High | Satisfactory | - | Debris Control |
| Claytor | Virginia | Pulaski | 139 | High | Satisfactory | 1939 | Hydroelectric |
| Stony Gorge Dam | California | Glenn | 139 | High | Not Available | 1928 | Water Supply |
| Hazel Creek W/S Str. #12 | Georgia | Habersham | 139 | High | Fair | 1962 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Frenchman | California | Plumas | 139 | High | Satisfactory | 1961 | Water Supply |
| East Park Dam | California | Colusa | 139 | High | Not Available | 1910 | Irrigation |
| Goose Creek Lake Dam | Missouri | Ste. Genevieve | 139 | High | Satisfactory | 1986 | Recreation |
| Ward Impoundment (Upper) Dam | West Virginia | Kanawha | 139 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Tailings |
| Fontenelle Dam | Wyoming | Lincoln | 139 | High | Not Available | 1964 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Wyandotte County Lake Dam | Kansas | Wyandotte | 139 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1941 | Recreation |
| T. Howard Duckett Dam | Maryland | Howard | 139 | High | Fair | 1953 | Water Supply |
| Shepaug | Connecticut | New Haven | 138 | High | Fair | 1955 | Hydroelectric |
| Cooper Dev - Pinopolis Dam | South Carolina | Berkeley | 138 | High | Fair | 1942 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Captain Anthony Meldahl Locks and Dam | Kentucky | Bracken | 138 | Significant | Not Available | 1965 | Navigation |
| Shelbyville Dam | Illinois | Shelby | 138 | High | Not Available | 1970 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ash Creek | Utah | Washington | 138 | High | Fair | 1960 | Irrigation |
| Huffaker Effluent Storage Reservoir Dam | Nevada | Washoe | 138 | High | Fair | 1992 | Other |
| Costilla Dam | New Mexico | Taos | 138 | High | Fair | 1920 | Irrigation |
| Scott | California | Lake | 138 | High | Fair | 1921 | Hydroelectric |
| Superior Falls | Wisconsin | Iron | 138 | Low | Not Rated | 1935 | Hydroelectric |
| Wilson Dam | Alabama | Lauderdale | 137 | High | Not Available | 1924 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Sanchez | Colorado | Costilla | 137 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1911 | Irrigation |
| Pineview Dam | Utah | Weber | 137 | High | Not Available | 1937 | Irrigation |
| Lauro Dam | California | Santa Barbara | 137 | High | Not Available | 1952 | Water Supply |
| Thomaston Dam | Connecticut | Litchfield | 137 | High | Not Available | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Grapevine Dam | Texas | Tarrant | 137 | High | Not Available | 1952 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Saville Dam | Connecticut | Litchfield | 137 | High | Satisfactory | 1940 | Water Supply |
| Oologah Dam | Oklahoma | Rogers | 137 | High | Not Available | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Guernsey Dam | Wyoming | Platte | 137 | High | Not Available | 1927 | Hydroelectric |
| Buffalo Bill-Diamond Creek Dike | Wyoming | Park | 136 | High | Not Available | 1905 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| South Forebay Dike | New York | St. Lawrence | 136 | High | Satisfactory | 1958 | Hydroelectric |
| Tabeaud | California | Amador | 136 | High | Poor | 1901 | Hydroelectric |
| Ash Basin No 2 | Pennsylvania | Snyder | 136 | High | Fair | 1955 | Other |
| Santiago Creek | California | Orange | 136 | High | Poor | 1933 | Water Supply |
| Willow Creek | Montana | Big Horn | 136 | High | Fair | 1941 | Irrigation |
| Belews Creek Active Ash Basin Dam | North Carolina | Stokes | 135 | High | Fair | 1971 | Tailings |
| Salinas Dam | California | San Luis Obispo | 135 | High | Not Available | 1941 | Water Supply |
| Fena Dam | Guam | Guam | 135 | High | Fair | 1950 | Water Supply |
| Robena Slurry Pond No 4 | Pennsylvania | Greene | 135 | Low | Satisfactory | 1955 | Other |
| Glen Anne Dam | California | Santa Barbara | 135 | High | Not Available | 1953 | Irrigation |
| Pol41 | Florida | Polk | 135 | Undetermined | Not Rated | - | Tailings |
| Lake Almanor Dam | California | Plumas | 135 | High | Satisfactory | 1927 | Hydroelectric |
| Hidden Valley Lake Dam | Indiana | Dearborn | 135 | High | Satisfactory | 1973 | Recreation |
| Quabbin Goodnough Dike | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 135 | High | Satisfactory | 1938 | Water Supply |
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.