Browse Dams
425 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 425 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Building Products Pond No. 5 | Maryland | Cecil | 44 | Low | Satisfactory | 1971 | Tailings |
| Oaks of Harford (Tollgate Road) | Maryland | Harford | 43 | Low | Not Rated | 1984 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| York Bldg Products Settling Pond 9 | Maryland | Cecil | 43 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1988 | Tailings |
| Centennial Park Dam | Maryland | Howard | 42 | High | Satisfactory | 1985 | Recreation |
| Lake Roland Dam | Maryland | Baltimore | 42 | High | Fair | 1861 | Recreation |
| Gilbert Run Dam 1 (Trinity Church) | Maryland | Charles | 41 | Significant | Poor | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Contee Main Settling Pond | Maryland | Prince George's | 41 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1973 | Tailings |
| Woodlawn Railroad Embankment On Basin Run | Maryland | Cecil | 40 | High | Poor | 1940 | Other |
| Lake Ashburton Reservoir and Storage Tanks | Maryland | Baltimore City | 40 | High | Not Rated | 1910 | Water Supply |
| Industrial Dam (Blue Bridge) | Maryland | Allegany | 40 | Low | — | 1954 | Water Supply |
| Lake Anita Louise | Maryland | Frederick | 40 | Low | Not Rated | 1973 | Recreation |
| Towson Reservoir Storage Tanks | Maryland | Baltimore | 40 | High | Satisfactory | 2013 | Water Supply |
| Inspiration Lake | Maryland | Montgomery | 40 | High | Satisfactory | 1950 | Recreation |
| Reichs Ford Landfill Swm Dam | Maryland | Frederick | 39 | Low | Satisfactory | 1995 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| St Marys River Watershed Site 1 | Maryland | St. Mary's | 38 | High | Fair | 1975 | Recreation |
| Umstc Lower Dam (Curie Drive) | Maryland | Prince George's | 38 | Significant | Fair | 2001 | Recreation |
| Meadow Run Dam | Maryland | Garrett | 38 | High | Fair | 1969 | Recreation |
| Lake Arbor (Lake Arbor Way) | Maryland | Prince George's | 38 | High | Poor | 1971 | Recreation |
| Cove Point Lng Secondary Dam | Maryland | Calvert | 38 | Significant | Fair | 1974 | Tailings |
| Umbc Dam | Maryland | Baltimore | 38 | High | Satisfactory | 1976 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Gilbert Run Dam 2 (Wheatley) | Maryland | Charles | 37 | Significant | Poor | 1968 | Recreation |
| Gilbert Run Dam 3 (Jameson Dam) | Maryland | Charles | 37 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dobbin Road Swm Pond | Maryland | Howard | 36 | Significant | Poor | 1987 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake Whetstone Dam (Montgomery Village Avenue) | Maryland | Montgomery | 36 | High | Poor | 1966 | Recreation |
| Columbia Gateway Dam | Maryland | Howard | 36 | High | Fair | 1972 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Greencastle Lakes Dam (Ballinger Drive) | Maryland | Montgomery | 36 | Low | Satisfactory | 1965 | Recreation |
| Little Youghiogheny Site 1 | Maryland | Garrett | 36 | High | Fair | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Hillen Road Water Supply Tank | Maryland | Baltimore City | 36 | High | Satisfactory | 1920 | Water Supply |
| Cox Creek Dmcf | Maryland | Anne Arundel | 36 | High | Satisfactory | 1960 | Tailings |
| Broad Creek Dam | Maryland | Harford | 36 | High | Fair | 1948 | Recreation |
| Lake Jenkins | Maryland | Washington | 35 | Low | Poor | 1936 | Recreation |
| Little Youghiogheny Site 3 | Maryland | Garrett | 35 | High | Fair | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Fedex Field Pond No. 1 | Maryland | Prince George's | 35 | High | Fair | 1997 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Little Youghiogheny Site 2 | Maryland | Garrett | 35 | High | Fair | 1962 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake Walker Dam - Pond 1 (Montgomery Village Avenue) | Maryland | Montgomery | 35 | High | Satisfactory | 1966 | Recreation |
| Guilford Reservoir Storage Tanks | Maryland | Baltimore City | 35 | High | Satisfactory | 1893 | Water Supply |
| Russett Center Lower Dam / Pond #1 | Maryland | Anne Arundel | 34 | Low | Satisfactory | 1990 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Great Falls Estate Dam | Maryland | Montgomery | 34 | Low | Not Rated | 1963 | Recreation |
| Greenspring East Swm Pond No. 3 (Stream Crossing Road) | Maryland | Baltimore | 34 | Low | Poor | 1995 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Blairs Valley Dam | Maryland | Washington | 34 | High | Satisfactory | 1968 | Recreation |
| Heritage Harbour (Mastline Drive) | Maryland | Anne Arundel | 34 | Low | Fair | 1974 | Recreation |
| Cohen Pond | Maryland | Frederick | 33 | Significant | Poor | 1952 | Recreation |
| Cranberry Branch Dam | Maryland | Carroll | 32 | Significant | Fair | 1957 | Water Supply |
| Chestertown Stablization Pond No. 2 | Maryland | Kent | 32 | Low | Poor | 1967 | Other |
| Parker Farms Dam | Maryland | Prince George's | 32 | Low | Poor | 1978 | Irrigation |
| Jessup Prison Dam | Maryland | Anne Arundel | 31 | Significant | Fair | 1982 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Rattlewood Golf Course | Maryland | Montgomery | 31 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1975 | Irrigation |
| Boyd Farm Pond | Maryland | Talbot | 31 | Low | — | 1958 | Recreation |
| Ledford Pond Dam | Maryland | St. Mary's | 30 | Significant | Poor | 1975 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| York Building Products Pond No. 6 | Maryland | Cecil | 30 | Low | Satisfactory | 1971 | Tailings |
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.