Browse Dams
2,266 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 2,266 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheaha Creek W/S Dam Site 5 | Alabama | Talladega | 76 | High | Not Rated | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Flat Top Mine-#1 Impoundment | Alabama | Jefferson | 75 | Low | Not Rated | 1979 | Other |
| Tom Bevill Lock and Dam | Alabama | Pickens | 75 | Significant | Not Available | 1979 | Navigation |
| Strip Mining Impoundment Dam No 2 | Alabama | Walker | 75 | Low | Not Rated | 1979 | Other |
| Howard | Alabama | Talladega | 75 | High | Not Rated | 1956 | Recreation |
| Choccolocco Creek W/S Dam Site 11 | Alabama | Calhoun | 75 | High | Not Rated | 1971 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| J.B. Converse Reservoir Dam | Alabama | Mobile | 75 | High | Not Rated | 1952 | Water Supply |
| Sweetwater Lake - Site 7 | Alabama | Cleburne | 74 | High | Not Rated | 1971 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Terrapin Creek - Site 31 | Alabama | Cleburne | 73 | High | Not Rated | 1972 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| A.I. Selden Lock and Dam | Alabama | Greene | 71 | Significant | Not Available | 1958 | Navigation |
| Inverness Dam | Alabama | Shelby | 70 | Low | Not Rated | 1973 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Lake George Dam | Alabama | Cullman | 70 | High | Not Rated | 1956 | Recreation |
| Cheaha Creek W/S Dam Site 4 | Alabama | Shelby | 69 | Significant | Not Rated | 1967 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Bear Creek Dam | Alabama | Franklin | 68 | High | Not Available | 1969 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| William Bacon Oliver Lock and Dam | Alabama | Tuscaloosa | 67 | Significant | Not Available | 1992 | Navigation |
| Greenleaf - Choccolocco Site 2 | Alabama | Calhoun | 66 | High | Not Rated | 1969 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 21 | Alabama | Cleburne | 65 | Low | Not Rated | 1966 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Chetopa Mine - Impoundment #2 | Alabama | Jefferson | 65 | Low | Not Rated | 1966 | Other |
| High Pine Creek W/S Dam Site 1 | Alabama | Randolph | 64 | Low | Not Rated | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Demopolis Lock and Dam | Alabama | Marengo | 63 | Significant | Not Available | 1955 | Navigation |
| Thurlow | Alabama | Elmore | 62 | High | Satisfactory | 1930 | Hydroelectric |
| Cumberland Dam | Alabama | Jefferson | 62 | High | Not Rated | 1954 | Recreation |
| Big Nance Creek W/S Dam Site 4 | Alabama | Lawrence | 61 | Low | Not Rated | 1987 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Tallaseehatchie Site 3- Big Wills Lake | Alabama | Talladega | 61 | Low | Not Rated | 1974 | Water Supply |
| Coffeeville Lock and Dam | Alabama | Choctaw | 60 | Significant | Not Available | 1962 | Navigation |
| Crooked Creek W/S Dam Site 16 | Alabama | Clay | 60 | High | Not Rated | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Slurry Impoundment No. 3 | Alabama | Jefferson | 60 | Low | Not Available | — | Water Supply |
| Farley Cat I Cool Water Storage Pond | Alabama | Houston | 60 | Low | Satisfactory | 1976 | Other |
| Tulleys Real Estate Lake Dam | Alabama | Shelby | 60 | Low | Not Rated | 1973 | Recreation |
| George W. Andrews Lock and Dam | Alabama | Early | 59 | Significant | Not Available | 1963 | Navigation |
| Walker County Public Lake Dam | Alabama | Walker | 59 | Significant | Not Rated | 1957 | Recreation |
| Choccolocco Creek W/S Dam Site 15 | Alabama | Talladega | 58 | Low | Not Rated | 1969 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Birmingham Water Service Lake | Alabama | Jefferson | 58 | High | Not Rated | 1948 | Water Supply |
| Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 7 | Alabama | Talladega | 58 | Significant | Not Rated | 1973 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake Harris Dam | Alabama | Tuscaloosa | 58 | Low | Not Rated | 1929 | Water Supply |
| Mump Creek Reservior | Alabama | Talladega | 57 | High | Not Rated | 1955 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Little New River W/S Dam Site 2 | Alabama | Marion | 57 | Significant | Not Rated | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 9 | Alabama | Talladega | 57 | Significant | Not Rated | 1991 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| High Pine Creek W/S Dam Site 6 | Alabama | Randolph | 57 | Significant | Not Rated | 1961 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mountain Lake Dam | Alabama | Blount | 56 | Significant | Not Rated | 1938 | Recreation |
| Howell Heflin Lock and Dam | Alabama | Greene | 56 | Significant | Not Available | 1978 | Navigation |
| Point A | Alabama | Covington | 56 | High | Satisfactory | 1925 | Hydroelectric |
| Blue Creek Mine #3 - Impoundment #2 | Alabama | Jefferson | 56 | Low | Not Rated | 1978 | Water Supply |
| Highland Lake #2 | Alabama | Shelby | 55 | High | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Lake Purdy Dam | Alabama | Shelby | 55 | High | Not Rated | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Terrapin Creek Watershed Dam No 9 | Alabama | Calhoun | 55 | Low | Not Rated | 1964 | Recreation |
| Oak Mountain Old Lake Dam | Alabama | Shelby | 55 | High | Not Rated | 1931 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Crooked Creek W/S Dam Site 3 | Alabama | Clay | 55 | Significant | Not Rated | 1970 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Oak Mountain New Lake Dam | Alabama | Shelby | 54 | High | Not Rated | 1972 | Recreation |
| Crooked Creek W/S Dam Site 17a | Alabama | Clay | 54 | Significant | Not Rated | 1985 | 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.