Browse Dams

393 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 393 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
Willow Springs Arizona Coconino 80 Low Not Rated 1970 Recreation
Parker Canyon Arizona Cochise 80 High Fair 1962 Recreation
Fool Hollow Arizona Navajo 78 High Poor 1956 Recreation
Pena Blanca Arizona Santa Cruz 78 High Fair 1958 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Clearwell Reservoir Arizona Pima 77 High Satisfactory 1992 Water Supply
Billingsley Dam Arizona Graham 76 High Fair 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Goldwater Arizona Yavapai 76 High Satisfactory 1932 Recreation
Coronado Gen. Station Evap. Pond Arizona Apache 75 Significant Satisfactory 1978 Other
Lower Goldwater Arizona Yavapai 73 High Satisfactory 1923 Water Supply
Cholla Bottom Ash Pond Arizona Navajo 73 High Satisfactory 1978 Other
Black Canyon Arizona Navajo 72 High Poor 1964 Recreation
Lee Arizona Graham 71 High Satisfactory 1981 Flood Risk Reduction
Headgate Rock Arizona La Paz 70 High Satisfactory 1941 Irrigation
Walnut Canyon Arizona Coconino 70 High Poor 1881 Irrigation
Little Hell'S Canyon Arizona Yavapai 70 High Satisfactory 1951 Other
Foote Wash Arizona Graham 67 High Satisfactory 1977 Flood Risk Reduction
Gillespie Arizona Maricopa 66 Significant Fair 1921 Irrigation
Tsaile Arizona Apache 65 High Satisfactory 1964 Irrigation
Chesley-Wamslee Arizona Graham 65 High Satisfactory 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Wheatfields Arizona Apache 64 High Poor 1963 Irrigation
Knoll Arizona Coconino 63 Low Not Rated 1963 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Lynx Creek Arizona Yavapai 62 Low Not Rated 1927 Recreation
New Town #2 Arizona Greenlee 62 Significant Fair 1945 Water Supply
Many Farms Arizona Apache 61 High Fair 1943 Irrigation
Lyman Dam Arizona Apache 60 High Fair 1912 Irrigation
Short Creek Southside #2 Arizona Mohave 60 Significant Fair 1970 Irrigation
Slack Arizona Gila 60 Low Not Rated 1995 Flood Risk Reduction
Murphy Reservoir Arizona Pima 60 High Satisfactory 1987 Water Supply
North Heights (No. 11) Arizona Maricopa 59 High Satisfactory 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Sunrise Arizona Apache 58 High Poor 1967 Recreation
Railroad Embankment Arizona Yavapai 58 Low Not Rated 1929 Flood Risk Reduction
Davis (Hawley Lake) Arizona Apache 58 High Unsatisfactory 1956 Recreation
River Reservoir #3 Arizona Apache 58 High Satisfactory 1896 Irrigation
Daggs Arizona Navajo 57 High Fair 1919 Irrigation
Sunridge Canyon (No. 7) Arizona Maricopa 56 High Satisfactory 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
White Tanks #3 Arizona Maricopa 55 High Satisfactory 1956 Flood Risk Reduction
Indian Farms Arizona Graham 55 High Satisfactory 1981 Flood Risk Reduction
Riggs Reservoir Arizona Graham 54 Significant Satisfactory 1929 Water Supply
Reservation Arizona Apache 54 High Poor 1965 Recreation
Masonry #2 Arizona Coconino 51 High Satisfactory 1911 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Sunnycove Arizona Maricopa 51 High Satisfactory 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Navajo Evap Pond 60-2 Arizona Coconino 50 Low Not Rated 1980 Other
Creighton Detention Dam Arizona Cochise 50 Significant Fair 1956 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Centennial Control Structure Arizona La Paz 50 Low Not Rated 1956 Flood Risk Reduction
Cyclone Arizona Apache 50 High Poor 1965 Recreation
Palo Verde Diversion Arizona Riverside 50 Low Not Rated 1958 Irrigation
Bear Canyon Arizona Coconino 50 Low Not Rated 1929 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Hesperus Wash (No. 36) Arizona Maricopa 49 High Satisfactory 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Buckeye FRS #1 Arizona Maricopa 49 High Poor 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Howard Arizona Graham 49 High Fair 1975 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.