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1,633 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 1,633 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
Peabody/Pond Dam Illinois Gallatin 21 Significant Not Available 1969 Other
Foerich Pond Dam Illinois Perry 21 Low Not Available 1953 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hawthorne Hills Dam Illinois Madison 21 High Not Available — Recreation
Woods Lake Dam Illinois Fulton 21 Low Not Available 1953 Recreation
Thompson Pond Dam Illinois Henry 21 Low Not Available 1972 Recreation
Martin Family Dam Illinois Jefferson 21 Low Not Available — Recreation
Sherwood Lake Subdivision Dam Illinois McLean 21 Low Not Available 2002 Recreation
Reece Pond Dam Illinois Fayette 21 Low Not Available 1940 Recreation
Taylor Lake Dam Illinois Knox 21 Low Not Available 1966 Other
Crown 2 Mine Coarse Refuse Exterior Dam Illinois Macoupin 21 Low Not Available 2001 Other
England Reservoir Dam Illinois Fayette 21 Low Not Available 1904 Recreation
Valier Lake Dam Illinois Franklin 21 High Not Available 1905 Recreation
Sunset Lake Dam Illinois McLean 21 Low Not Available 1975 Recreation
Salem Reservoir Dam Illinois Marion 21 High Not Available 1912 Recreation
Ridgeway Lake Dam Illinois Crawford 21 Low Not Available 1964 Recreation
Spring Lake Road Dam Illinois St. Clair 21 Significant Not Available 1968 Recreation
Pleasant Valley Lake Dam Illinois Williamson 21 Low Not Available 1958 Recreation
Peabody/Eagle 2/Lake Dam Illinois Gallatin 21 Significant Not Available 1969 Other
Roachtown Lake Dam Illinois St. Clair 21 Low Not Available 1963 Recreation
Norris Lake Dam Illinois Henderson 21 Significant Not Available 1948 Other
Albion Moose Lake Dam Illinois Edwards 21 Low Not Available 1940 Recreation
Sherwood Forest Lake Dam Illinois Clark 21 Significant Not Available 1954 Recreation
Allen Lake Dam Illinois Crawford 21 High Not Available 1966 Recreation
Rich Lake Dam Illinois Woodford 21 Low Not Available 1952 Recreation
Coffeen Power Sta. Supplemental Cooling Lake Dam Illinois Montgomery 21 Significant Not Available 2000 Other
Virden Recreation Club Lake Dam Illinois Macoupin 21 Low Not Available 1954 Recreation
Little Cache Structure 8 Dam Illinois Johnson 21 Significant Not Available 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Sparta Old City Reservoir Dam Illinois Randolph 21 Significant Not Available 1917 Water Supply
Lake of The Woods 1 Dam Illinois Monroe 21 Low Not Available 1974 Recreation
Pebble Creek Dam Illinois Winnebago 21 High Not Available 1984 Flood Risk Reduction
Theilen Pond Dam 1 Illinois Sangamon 21 Low Not Available 1977 Other
Hambaugh-Martin 2 Dam Illinois Brown 21 Significant Not Available 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Carroll Sedimentation Disposal Dam 5 Illinois Carroll 21 Low Not Available 1992 Debris Control
Elmore Stock Farm Pond Dam Illinois Peoria 21 Low Not Available 1970 Recreation
Lake Chautauqua Upper Dam Illinois Mason 21 Low Poor 1916 Fish and Wildlife Pond
National Petroleum Chemical Plant Lake Dam Illinois Douglas 21 Significant Not Available 1952 Water Supply
West Lake Country Club Lake Dam Illinois Jersey 21 Low Not Available 1955 Recreation
Illinois Coal Recovery/Mine 21/Reservoir Dam Illinois Franklin 21 Significant Not Available 1960 Other
LaGrange Lock and Dam Illinois Brown 21 Significant Not Available 1939 Navigation
Rlf/Pawnee Mine/Slurry Impoundment 3 Dam Illinois Christian 20 Low Not Available 1999 Debris Control
June Lake Dam Illinois Effingham 20 Significant Not Available — Recreation
Dann Kraatz Dam Illinois Alexander 20 High Not Available 2010 Recreation
Arenas Dam Illinois St. Clair 20 Significant Not Available 1950 Recreation
Millers Campground Lake Dam Illinois Perry 20 Significant Not Available — Recreation
Martel Lake Dam Illinois Williamson 20 Low Not Available 1974 Recreation
Godfrey Pond Dam Illinois Madison 20 High Not Available 1900 Recreation
Johnson Lake Dam Illinois Wayne 20 Low Not Available 2002 Debris Control
Valevue Lake Dam Illinois Morgan 20 Significant Not Available 1970 Recreation
Kemery Lake Dam Illinois Will 20 High Not Available 1942 Water Supply
Tisons Pond Dam 1 Illinois Hamilton 20 Low Not Available 1979 Other

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.