Browse Dams
1,156 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 1,156 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Tailings No. 2 | Minnesota | Itasca | 50 | Low | — | 1950 | Tailings |
| Eveleth Taconite Tailings | Minnesota | St. Louis | 50 | High | — | 1978 | Tailings |
| Clay-Boswell | Minnesota | Itasca | 50 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Tailings |
| Minntac Tailings | Minnesota | St. Louis | 50 | Low | — | 1978 | Tailings |
| Plummer Basin East Tailings | Minnesota | Itasca | 50 | Low | — | 1956 | Tailings |
| South Zumbro Sr-2 | Minnesota | Olmsted | 50 | High | Satisfactory | 1992 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Holly 9 | Minnesota | Murray | 50 | Low | — | 2007 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Holman Clear Water Pond | Minnesota | Itasca | 49 | Low | Satisfactory | 2012 | Tailings |
| Moccasin Creek Project No. 8 | Minnesota | Norman | 49 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1984 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Sherman Group Tailings | Minnesota | St. Louis | 48 | Low | Satisfactory | 1970 | Tailings |
| Cloquet | Minnesota | Carlton | 47 | Low | Satisfactory | 1899 | Hydroelectric |
| Elim Creek | Minnesota | Carlton | 47 | Low | Fair | 1981 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Blanchard | Minnesota | Morrison | 46 | Low | Fair | 1925 | Hydroelectric |
| Canby R-4a | Minnesota | Yellow Medicine | 46 | High | Satisfactory | 1982 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Sonstegard-Telste | Minnesota | Lyon | 46 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1983 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mississippi River Lock and Dam 5a | Minnesota | Winona | 46 | Significant | Not Available | 1936 | Navigation |
| Mississippi River Lock and Dam 5a - Winona Levee | Minnesota | Winona | 46 | Significant | Not Available | 1936 | Navigation |
| South Zumbro Wr-4 | Minnesota | Olmsted | 46 | High | Satisfactory | 1988 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Sartell | Minnesota | Benton | 46 | High | Fair | 1964 | Hydroelectric |
| Holly 10 | Minnesota | Murray | 46 | Low | — | 2023 | Grade Stabilization |
| Schoper-Bush | Minnesota | Cottonwood | 45 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1989 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Nspc Initial Tailings | Minnesota | St. Louis | 45 | Low | Satisfactory | 1968 | Tailings |
| Warren St Detention | Minnesota | Blue Earth | 45 | Low | — | 1997 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Plummer Basin W Tailings | Minnesota | Itasca | 45 | Low | — | 2015 | Tailings |
| Holman Tailings Basin | Minnesota | Itasca | 45 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Tailings |
| Thomson Canal Dam | Minnesota | Carlton | 45 | High | Satisfactory | 1907 | Hydroelectric |
| Seeger Group Pond | Minnesota | Red Lake | 45 | Low | Satisfactory | 1972 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Schirrick | Minnesota | Red Lake | 45 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1984 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Knott Detention | Minnesota | Redwood | 44 | Low | Satisfactory | 1977 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Inland Steel Tailings | Minnesota | St. Louis | 44 | High | — | 1976 | Tailings |
| Mississippi River Lock and Dam 3 | Minnesota | Goodhue | 44 | Significant | Not Available | 1938 | Navigation |
| Bear Creek Site 13 | Minnesota | Houston | 43 | Low | Satisfactory | 2003 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mississippi River Lock and Dam 5 | Minnesota | Buffalo | 43 | Significant | Not Available | 1935 | Navigation |
| Lake John | Minnesota | Yellow Medicine | 43 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1981 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Thomson Spillway Section 4 | Minnesota | — | 42 | High | Satisfactory | 1907 | Hydroelectric |
| Bullard Creek No. 1 | Minnesota | Goodhue | 42 | Low | Fair | 1978 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mississippi River Lock and Dam 2 | Minnesota | Dakota | 42 | Significant | Not Available | 1931 | Navigation |
| Island Lake 4 | Minnesota | Lyon | 41 | Low | — | 2009 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Bullard Creek No. 2 | Minnesota | Goodhue | 41 | Significant | — | 1977 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mississippi River Lock and Dam 7 | Minnesota | La Crosse | 41 | Significant | Not Available | 1937 | Navigation |
| Gruhlke | Minnesota | Jackson | 41 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1974 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dayton Hollow Dam | Minnesota | Otter Tail | 41 | Low | Satisfactory | 1909 | Hydroelectric |
| Redwood Falls | Minnesota | Redwood | 41 | High | — | 1902 | Hydroelectric |
| Whiteface Lake | Minnesota | St. Louis | 40 | Low | Satisfactory | 1922 | Hydroelectric |
| Mesabi Chief Tailings 2 | Minnesota | Itasca | 40 | Low | Satisfactory | 1952 | Tailings |
| Plummer Basin Sw Clear Water Pond | Minnesota | Itasca | 40 | Low | — | 1947 | Tailings |
| Pagel-Madden | Minnesota | Lyon | 40 | Low | — | 1978 | Recreation |
| West Two River | Minnesota | St. Louis | 40 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1966 | Water Supply |
| Whitewater Reservoir | Minnesota | St. Louis | 40 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1954 | Water Supply |
| East Willow Creek Da-1 | Minnesota | Fillmore | 40 | Low | Satisfactory | 1958 | 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.