Browse Dams

748 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 748 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 Lake Dam Louisiana De Soto 40 Low Fair 1955 Recreation
Simonton Dam Louisiana Lincoln 40 Low Fair 2013 Water Supply
Bayou Desiard Dam Louisiana Ouachita 39 Significant Fair 1933 Water Supply
Bayou Dupont No 11 Louisiana Sabine 39 Significant Fair 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Register Lake No. 1 Louisiana De Soto 38 Low Fair — Recreation
Larto Lake Dam Louisiana Catahoula 38 Low Fair 1959 Recreation
Bayou Dupont No 14 Louisiana Natchitoches 38 Significant Fair 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Spike James Dam Louisiana West Feliciana 38 Low Fair 1976 Recreation
Bayou Dupont No 2 Louisiana Sabine 37 Significant Fair 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Woodlawn Lake Louisiana West Feliciana 37 Low Satisfactory 2019 Recreation
Kepler Creek Dam Louisiana Bienville 37 High Fair 1958 Recreation
Chivery Dam Louisiana Natchitoches 37 Low Fair 1934 Recreation
Cane River Lake Dam Upper Embankment Louisiana Natchitoches 37 Undetermined Fair 1956 Flood Risk Reduction
Boeuf River Dam Mi 51 Louisiana Richland 37 Low Poor 1966 Water Supply
Lula Lane Pond Louisiana De Soto 36 Low Fair 2020 Water Supply
Bayou Dupont No 17 Louisiana Natchitoches 36 Significant Fair 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Iatt Lake Dam Louisiana Grant 36 High Satisfactory 1956 Recreation
Bayou Dupont No 7 Louisiana Sabine 36 Significant Fair 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Sibley Lake Dam Louisiana Natchitoches 36 High Fair 1962 Water Supply
Black Bayou Dam Louisiana Caddo 36 Significant Poor 1955 Recreation
Bayou Dupont No 22 Louisiana Natchitoches 36 Significant Fair 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Toulon Bayou No 1 Louisiana Bienville 36 Low Fair 1966 Recreation
Rawhide Creek Dam Louisiana Natchitoches 36 Low Fair 2011 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Bayou Dupont No 18 Louisiana Natchitoches 36 Significant Fair 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Pullig Frac Pond Louisiana De Soto 35 Low Fair 2015 Water Supply
Chris Bowman Lake Louisiana Lincoln 35 Low Fair 2015 Water Supply
Bayou Dupont No 19 Louisiana Natchitoches 35 Significant Fair 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Saddler Pond No 1 Louisiana Caddo 35 Low Fair — Water Supply
Pleasant Valley No 5 Louisiana Washington 35 Significant Fair 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Bayou Dupont No 12 Louisiana Sabine 35 Significant Fair 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Hays Ranch Dam Louisiana Lincoln 35 Low Satisfactory 2010 Water Supply
Ivan Lake Dam Louisiana Bossier 35 High Fair 1958 Recreation
Alligator Lake Louisiana Vernon 34 Low Poor 1955 Recreation
Conway Farrel Pond Louisiana St. Tammany 34 Low Satisfactory 1996 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Eagle Lake Dam Louisiana Ouachita 33 Significant Fair 1980 Recreation
Pleasant Valley No 1 Louisiana Washington 33 High Fair 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Smithport Lake Road Pond Louisiana De Soto 33 Low Fair 2009 Water Supply
Bayou Dupont No 10 Louisiana Sabine 32 Significant Fair 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Green Wing Dam No. 2 Louisiana Evangeline 32 Low Poor 1972 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Port Hudson Lake No 4 Louisiana East Baton Rouge 32 Low Poor — Recreation
Cane River Dam Louisiana Natchitoches 32 Significant Fair 1949 Water Supply
Braxton Moody Dam No. 1 Louisiana West Feliciana 32 High Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Daryl Pennington Dam Louisiana East Baton Rouge 32 Low Fair 1997 Recreation
Cypress Bayou No 3 Louisiana Bossier 32 High Fair 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Bushley Bayou Dam Louisiana Catahoula 32 Low Fair 1960 Recreation
Moore Pond Louisiana Bossier 32 Low Fair 1938 Recreation
Logansport Impoundment Louisiana De Soto 32 Low Satisfactory 2017 Water Supply
Waugh Dam Louisiana Lincoln 32 Low Poor 1950 Recreation
Beaver Creek Dam Louisiana East Feliciana 32 Significant Fair 2001 Recreation
Bossier City Reservoir Louisiana Bossier 32 Undetermined Fair — 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.