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.
| 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.