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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.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Eel Lake Minnesota Itasca 9 Low Not Rated 1977 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Geis Wetland Minnesota Redwood 9 Low — 2002 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Runestone Park Wetland Minnesota Douglas 9 Low Satisfactory 1995 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Willis Lake Minnesota Waseca 9 Low Satisfactory — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Jewett Wma 1 Minnesota Aitkin 9 Low — 1979 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Fox Lake Diversion Minnesota Martin 9 Low — 1938 Recreation
Vokaty-Yonak Minnesota Wright 9 Low Satisfactory 1970 Recreation
Rice Lake Minnesota Blue Earth 9 Low — 1945 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Plymouth Creek Pond Minnesota Hennepin 9 Low Satisfactory 1986 Flood Risk Reduction
Glenwood 26 Minnesota Pope 9 Low Poor 1964 Recreation
Eagle Lake Minnesota McLeod 9 Low Satisfactory — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Lake Emily Minnesota Le Sueur 9 Low Fair 1939 Recreation
Lehmann Wetland Minnesota Lincoln 9 Low Satisfactory 2000 Other
Lake Jefferson Minnesota Le Sueur 9 Low Satisfactory 1938 Recreation
Green Lake Minnesota Kandiyohi 9 Low Fair 1938 Recreation
Lundquist Dam Minnesota Kanabec 9 Low — 1990 Flood Risk Reduction
Little Bemidji Lake Minnesota Becker 9 Low Fair 1938 Recreation
Smith Lake Minnesota St. Louis 9 Low Satisfactory 1939 Recreation
St. Johns University Minnesota Stearns 9 Low Fair 1988 Flood Risk Reduction
Dvorak F Pond Minnesota Scott 9 Low — 1968 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mud Lake Restoration Minnesota Meeker 9 Low Fair 1970 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Lake Calhoun Outlet Minnesota Kandiyohi 9 Low Poor 1937 Recreation
Long Lake Minnesota Becker 9 Low Satisfactory 1936 Recreation
Crow Wing 8th Lake Minnesota Hubbard 9 Low Satisfactory 1938 Recreation
Little Swan Lake Minnesota Todd 9 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Dead Lake East Minnesota Otter Tail 9 Low Fair 1938 Recreation
Anderson Lake Minnesota Douglas 9 Low Poor 1973 Other
Chengwatana State Forest Minnesota Pine 9 Low — 1967 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Riverton 28 Minnesota Clay 9 Low Satisfactory 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
Ninefeldt Pool Minnesota Carlton 9 Low Satisfactory 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Willow River Minnesota Cass 9 Low Satisfactory 1962 Water Supply
Lake Byllesby Perimeter Embankment Minnesota Dakota 9 High Satisfactory 1911 Hydroelectric
Batzli Pond Minnesota Carver 9 Low Fair 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
East Grand Forks Minnesota Polk 9 Low Satisfactory 1937 Grade Stabilization
Big Pine Lake Minnesota Crow Wing 9 Low Satisfactory 1970 Recreation
Thomson Dam No 2-1/2 Minnesota Carlton 9 Low Satisfactory 1907 Hydroelectric
Ina Wildlife Development Project Minnesota Douglas 9 Low Satisfactory 1984 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Henrichs Wetland Minnesota Stevens 8 Low Fair 2000 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Rice Portage Lake Minnesota Carlton 8 Undetermined Not Available —
Pool No. 20 Minnesota Marshall 8 Low — 1946 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Pool No. 21 Minnesota Marshall 8 Low — 1971 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Pool No. 22 Minnesota Marshall 8 Low — 1946 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Pool No. 15 Minnesota Marshall 8 Low — 1960 Fish and Wildlife Pond
East Twin Lake Minnesota Lincoln 8 Low Satisfactory 2004 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Whitefield Wma Minnesota Kandiyohi 8 Low Satisfactory — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Pool No. 7 Minnesota Marshall 8 Low — 1954 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Bowstring Minnesota Itasca 8 Low — 1989 Other
Pool No. 11 Minnesota Marshall 8 Low — 1938 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Dry Lake Minnesota Becker 8 Low — 1930 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Flat Lake Minnesota Becker 8 Low — 1941 Fish and Wildlife Pond

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.