Browse Dams

3,029 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 3,029 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
E Hardy #4 Montana Custer 24 Low — 1974 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Rafferty #4 Montana Custer 24 Low — 1957 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Moore #7 Montana Custer 24 Low — 1959 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Peters #2 Montana Fergus 24 Low — 1961 Irrigation
Petranek Montana Fergus 24 Low — 1938 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Twitchell #1 Montana Garfield 24 Low — 1960 Irrigation
Styer #2 Montana Fergus 24 Low — 1961 Irrigation
Barley Reservoir Montana Rosebud 24 Significant — 1958 Irrigation
French #12 Montana Custer 24 Low — 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Penny Montana Carter 24 Significant — 1950 Irrigation
Erickson Montana Richland 23 Low — 1950 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Shipley Reservoir (Powder R.) Montana Powder River 23 Low — 1961 Irrigation
School #2 Montana Garfield 23 Low — 1954 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Downs, Jack Montana Dawson 23 Low — 1938 Irrigation
Lars Borg Montana Richland 23 Significant — 1977 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Karen #7 Montana Garfield 23 Low — 1945 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Tomahawk Detention Dam Montana Valley 23 Low Unsatisfactory 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Deadmans Basin Dike Montana Wheatland 23 High Satisfactory 1941 Irrigation
Vr-80 Retention Dam Montana Valley 23 Low Not Rated 2003 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Allen #6 Montana Powder River 23 Low — 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Ringstveit Reservoir Montana Rosebud 23 Low — 1976 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Chico Flats Montana Valley 23 Low — 1956 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Blackfoot Detention Dam Montana Carter 23 Low Unsatisfactory 1959 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Engdahl #6 Montana Garfield 23 Low — 1950 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
O'Halloran #1 Montana Park 23 Low — 1958 Irrigation
Hirsch #1 Montana Custer 23 Low — 1950 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Willow Creek BOR MT-Dike 5 Montana Lewis and Clark 23 High Not Available 1940 Irrigation
Big Timber #49 Montana Rosebud 23 Low — 1956 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sterret Montana Meagher 23 Low — 1910 Irrigation
Lower Baker Dam Montana Fallon 23 High Satisfactory 1908 Recreation
Scott #2 Montana Custer 23 Low — 1944 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Wicker Basket #1 Montana Fergus 23 Low — 1965 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Rogers #2 Montana Custer 23 Low — 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hurricane Detention Dam Montana Valley 23 Low Unsatisfactory 1957 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Murnion Dam Montana Garfield 23 Low — — Irrigation
Br-12 Retention Dam Montana Blaine 23 High Satisfactory 1936 Flood Risk Reduction
Binions Reservoir #2 Montana Garfield 23 Low — 1938 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
O'Halloran Montana Park 23 Significant — 1960 Irrigation
O'Haire Montana Toole 23 Low — 1954 Irrigation
Arthun Dam Montana Park 23 Significant — 1956 Irrigation
Cornwell Montana Valley 23 Significant — 1952 Irrigation
Hamster Montana Wibaux 23 Low — 1950 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Saskview Dam Montana Valley 23 Low Not Rated 2003
Beecher #3 Montana Garfield 23 Low — 1973 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Binion #3 Montana Garfield 23 Significant — 1945 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lois Lake Montana Powell 23 Low — 1966 Irrigation
Ward Dam Montana Valley 23 Low Fair 2003 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Pr-19 Retention Dam Montana Phillips 23 High Satisfactory 1936 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Helluva Montana Fergus 22 Low — 1956 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Schlesinger #7 Montana Rosebud 22 Low — 1952 Irrigation

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.