Browse Dams

5,385 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 5,385 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
Stormwater Management Dam Missouri Pike 83 Low Satisfactory 2007 Flood Risk Reduction
Little Otter Creek Lo-1 Lake Dam Missouri Caldwell 82 High Not Rated —
Mississippi Lime Upper Dam Missouri Ste. Genevieve 81 High Satisfactory 1992
Callaway Forks Dam Missouri St. Charles 80 High Satisfactory 1981 Recreation
Lake Maxwell Dam Missouri Maries 80 High Satisfactory 1999 Recreation
King Arthur'S Dam Missouri Washington 80 High Satisfactory 1980 Tailings
Lake Lasata Dam Missouri Ste. Genevieve 80 High Satisfactory 1992 Recreation
Valley View Lake Dam Missouri Jefferson 80 High Satisfactory 2012
Silver Lake Dam Missouri Jefferson 80 High Satisfactory 1981 Tailings
Long Branch Dam Missouri Macon 80 High Not Available 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Timberline Dam Missouri St. Francois 79 High Satisfactory 1963 Recreation
Pinson Gravel Company Dam Missouri Washington 79 High Satisfactory 1973 Tailings
Brays Lake Dam Missouri Phelps 79 High Satisfactory 1963 Recreation
Double D Ranch Dam Missouri Warren 78 Low Satisfactory 1988 Other
Desoto Mine Pit & Plant A Dam Missouri Washington 78 High Satisfactory 1980 Tailings
Racola Tailings Dam Missouri Washington 78 High Satisfactory 1953 Tailings
Lake Trails Dam Missouri St. Louis 78 Significant Satisfactory 1975 Recreation
Deer Hollow Lake Dam Missouri Warren 78 High Satisfactory 1972 Recreation
Lake Deanna Dam Missouri Cass 77 Significant Satisfactory 2018
Mozingo Creek Dam Missouri Nodaway 77 High Satisfactory 1992 Water Supply
Keyes Branch Mine Dam Missouri Washington 77 High Satisfactory 1979 Tailings
Cadet No. 2 Dam Missouri Washington 77 High Satisfactory 1980 Tailings
Mississippi River Lock and Dam 24 Missouri Calhoun 76 Significant Not Available 1940 Navigation
Palmer Mine Dam Missouri Washington 76 High Satisfactory 1961 Recreation
Lakewood-East Dam Missouri Jackson 75 High Satisfactory 1973 Recreation
Mississippi River Lock and Dam 25 Missouri Lincoln 75 Significant Not Available 1939 Navigation
Minnetonka Lake Dam Missouri Washington 74 High Satisfactory 1957 Tailings
Lake Jacomo Dam Missouri Jackson 74 High Satisfactory 1956 Recreation
Cadet No. 3 Dam Missouri Washington 74 High Satisfactory 1992 Tailings
Goff Springs Dam Missouri St. Francois 73 High Satisfactory 1973 Recreation
True Femme Osage Properties Lake Dam Missouri St. Charles 73 High Satisfactory 2000
Upper Little Black D-2 Missouri Ripley 73 High Unsatisfactory 1989 Flood Risk Reduction
Sun Mine Dam Missouri Washington 73 High Not Rated 1973 Tailings
Big Four Mine Dam Missouri Washington 73 High Satisfactory 1978 Tailings
Bowling Green Dam #1 Missouri Pike 73 High Satisfactory 1954 Water Supply
Sycamore Valley Lake Dam Missouri St. Charles 72 High Satisfactory 2012
Weber Dam Missouri St. Charles 72 High Satisfactory 2002
Autumn Lake Dam Missouri Jefferson 72 High Satisfactory 1981 Recreation
Mineral Point #1 Missouri Washington 72 High Satisfactory 1968 Tailings
Lipps Lake Dam Missouri Cape Girardeau 72 High Satisfactory 1973 Recreation
Lac Shayne Dam Missouri Washington 72 High Satisfactory 1979 Recreation
Roth Lake and Dam Missouri Ste. Genevieve 71 Low Not Rated 2016
Thousand Oaks Dam Missouri Platte 70 High Satisfactory 2002
Blue Springs Dam Missouri Jackson 70 High Not Available 1988 Flood Risk Reduction
Port Perry Dam Missouri Perry 70 High Satisfactory 1973 Recreation
Lake Seven Falls No 3 Missouri Ste. Genevieve 70 High Satisfactory 1971 Recreation
Thomas Hill Reservoir Dam Missouri Randolph 70 High Satisfactory 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Black Tailings Dam Missouri Washington 70 High Satisfactory 1943 Tailings
Warvid Lake Dam Missouri St. Charles 69 High Satisfactory 1989 Recreation
Lake Lincoln Dam Missouri Lincoln 69 High Satisfactory 1965 Recreation

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.