Browse Dams

1,074 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 1,074 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
Millersburg Dam Kentucky Bourbon 14 Significant Satisfactory — Water Supply
Riney Park Storm Detention Kentucky Jessamine 14 Low Satisfactory 2015 Flood Risk Reduction
Kentucky Fluorspar Tailings Dam Kentucky Crittenden 14 Low Not Rated 1973 Other
Paris Spears Mill Impoundment Kentucky Bourbon 14 Low Satisfactory 1959 Water Supply
Kaec Lake Dam Kentucky Simpson 14 Low Fair 1987 Recreation
Thornhill Lake Kentucky Kenton 13 Low Satisfactory 1950 Recreation
River View Fresh Water Lake 01i Kentucky Union 13 Low Not Available — Water Supply
Hematite Dam Kentucky Trigg 13 Low Not Rated 1939 Recreation
Larue Cnty Sportsmans Lake Dam Kentucky Larue 13 Low Poor 1950 Recreation
Dreamland Dam Kentucky Jefferson 13 Low Not Rated 1952 Recreation
Old Marion City Lake Dam Kentucky Crittenden 13 Significant Poor 1930 Water Supply
Kentucky Horse Park Dam Kentucky Fayette 13 Low Satisfactory 1969 Recreation
Paradise Fossil Plant - Red Water Pond #3 Kentucky Muhlenberg 13 Low Not Available 1991 Flood Risk Reduction
Natural Bridge State Park Lake Dam Kentucky Powell 12 Low Not Rated 1930 Recreation
Pond of Reeds Kentucky Knox 10 Low Not Available — Other
Slurry Impoundment Cfd-2 Kentucky Muhlenberg 10 Low Not Available — Tailings
Yeiser Lake Dam Kentucky Butler 10 Low Not Rated 1997 Recreation
Cynthiana Impoundment Kentucky Harrison 10 Significant Satisfactory 1920 Water Supply
Buechel Basin #3 Dam Kentucky Jefferson 10 Significant Satisfactory 2015 Flood Risk Reduction
Kentucky Dam - Big Sandy Mud Creek Levee Kentucky Benton 10 High Not Available 1944 Flood Risk Reduction
Hyden Leslie Cnty Water District Dam Kentucky Leslie 10 Low Fair 1968 Water Supply
Paradise Combined Cycle Plant - Horseshoe Pond Kentucky Muhlenberg 10 Low Not Available 1993 Other
Paradise Fossil Plant - Daniel Run Pond Kentucky Muhlenberg 8 Low Not Available 1987 Tailings
Paradise Fossil Plant - Daniel Run Phase 2 Pond 2 Kentucky Muhlenberg 8 Low Not Available 1987 Tailings

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.