Browse Dams
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.
| Name | State | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bear Lake | Minnesota | Crow Wing | 8 | Undetermined | — | 1936 | Recreation |
| Sturgeon Lake | Minnesota | St. Louis | 8 | Low | Fair | 1936 | Recreation |
| Grass Lake | Minnesota | Cass | 8 | Low | Not Rated | 1970 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Sand Lake | Minnesota | Sibley | 8 | Low | Satisfactory | 2013 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Jeffers Wildlife Pond | Minnesota | Scott | 8 | Undetermined | — | 1971 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Mille Lacs | Minnesota | Mille Lacs | 8 | Low | Satisfactory | 2015 | Recreation |
| Curtis Lake | Minnesota | Yellow Medicine | 8 | Low | Satisfactory | 2009 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Sullivan Lake | Minnesota | Lake | 8 | Low | Not Rated | 1900 | Recreation |
| Rush Lake | Minnesota | Otter Tail | 8 | Low | Satisfactory | 1937 | Recreation |
| Roosevelt Lake | Minnesota | Crow Wing | 8 | Low | Fair | 1936 | Recreation |
| Swart Watts Lake | Minnesota | Wright | 8 | Low | Satisfactory | 1941 | Recreation |
| Hjermstad Slough Wma | Minnesota | Murray | 8 | Low | Satisfactory | 2008 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Lake Yankton | Minnesota | Lyon | 8 | Low | Satisfactory | 1942 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Eagle Lake | Minnesota | Carver | 8 | Low | Poor | 1965 | Other |
| Lake Shetek Inlet | Minnesota | Murray | 8 | Low | Satisfactory | 1939 | Recreation |
| Pelican Lake | Minnesota | Crow Wing | 8 | Low | Satisfactory | 1938 | Other |
| Nokay Lake | Minnesota | Crow Wing | 8 | Low | Satisfactory | 1966 | Recreation |
| Mn River Pool 7 Dikes 1 & 2 | Minnesota | Lac qui Parle | 8 | Low | — | 2006 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Sibley Lake | Minnesota | Crow Wing | 8 | Undetermined | Satisfactory | 1937 | Recreation |
| White Earth Lake | Minnesota | Becker | 8 | Low | Fair | 1937 | Recreation |
| Sylvan Dike No. 2 | Minnesota | Morrison | 8 | Low | Satisfactory | 1913 | Hydroelectric |
| State Line Lake | Minnesota | Freeborn | 8 | Low | Satisfactory | 1930 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| North Silver Lake | Minnesota | Martin | 8 | Low | — | 1972 | Recreation |
| Velvet Lake | Minnesota | Crow Wing | 8 | Low | Satisfactory | 1937 | Recreation |
| Bejou Wma | Minnesota | Mahnomen | 8 | Low | Satisfactory | 1983 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Wood Lake | Minnesota | Watonwan | 8 | Low | Satisfactory | 1940 | Recreation |
| Little Rock Creek | Minnesota | Benton | 8 | Low | Satisfactory | 1978 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Moses Lake | Minnesota | Douglas | 8 | Low | — | 1937 | Other |
| Indian Creek | Minnesota | Becker | 8 | Low | Satisfactory | 1969 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Rice Lake Outlet | Minnesota | Dodge | 8 | Low | Satisfactory | 1941 | Other |
| Falk F Area | Minnesota | Swift | 8 | Low | Poor | 1971 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Talcot Lake Wma-Frerichs | Minnesota | Cottonwood | 8 | Low | Satisfactory | 1970 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Sugar Lake | Minnesota | Cass | 8 | Low | — | 1967 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Little Lake | Minnesota | Nicollet | 8 | Low | Satisfactory | 2009 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Sleepy Eye Control | Minnesota | Brown | 8 | Low | Fair | 1949 | Recreation |
| Kelley Farms | Minnesota | Washington | 8 | Low | Poor | 1976 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ruff-Nik Wma-North Pool | Minnesota | Todd | 8 | Low | Satisfactory | 1983 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| South Fork Pine River | Minnesota | Cass | 8 | Low | Fair | 1979 | Other |
| Mud-Goose Lake | Minnesota | Cass | 8 | Low | Satisfactory | 1960 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Canosia Wma Angell Pool South | Minnesota | St. Louis | 8 | Low | Fair | 1978 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Perch Lake | Minnesota | Carlton | 7 | Undetermined | Not Available | — | |
| Benton Lake | Minnesota | Lincoln | 7 | Low | Satisfactory | 1915 | Recreation |
| Pool No. 25 | Minnesota | Marshall | 7 | Low | — | 1946 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Lake Carlos | Minnesota | Douglas | 7 | Undetermined | Satisfactory | 1993 | Recreation |
| Watkins Lake | Minnesota | Waseca | 7 | Undetermined | Satisfactory | 1938 | Recreation |
| Gabbro Lake 2 | Minnesota | Lake | 7 | Low | — | 1924 | Recreation |
| Albert Lake | Minnesota | Douglas | 7 | Low | Fair | 1938 | Recreation |
| Loon Lake | Minnesota | Cass | 7 | Low | — | 1969 | Other |
| Hatch Lake Outlet Structure | Minnesota | Rice | 7 | Low | — | 2011 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dead Lake West | Minnesota | Otter Tail | 7 | Undetermined | Satisfactory | 1938 |
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.