Browse Dams

2,440 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 2,440 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
Orangeburg Substation Dam South Carolina Orangeburg 22 Low Satisfactory 1936 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Arcadia Woods Lake Dam South Carolina Richland 22 High Unsatisfactory 1937 Recreation
William Jeffords Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 22 Low Poor 1998 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Shirer Pond Dam South Carolina Calhoun 22 Significant Poor 1950 Recreation
Lightizer Pond Dam South Carolina Calhoun 22 High Poor 1942 Recreation
Catawba Newsprint CO Dam South Carolina York 22 Low Poor 1955 Recreation
Sam Hoffman Pond Dam South Carolina Greenville 22 High Fair 1957 Recreation
Cherokee Golf Pond 1 South Carolina Cherokee 22 Low Fair 1960 Irrigation
Simensen Pond Dam South Carolina Calhoun 22 High Fair 1971 Recreation
E Woodfin Lake Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 22 Low Poor 1950 Recreation
Lower Twin Lake South Carolina Richland 21 High Not Rated 1940 Recreation
Cynthia Laney Dam South Carolina Chesterfield 21 Undetermined — — Recreation
Upper Pacolet South Carolina Spartanburg 21 Low Satisfactory 1890
Hutto Pond Dam South Carolina Orangeburg 21 High Fair — Recreation
Pridgen Lake Dam South Carolina Aiken 21 Significant Fair — Recreation
Gwalia Dam South Carolina McCormick 21 Low Fair — Other
Wilson Dam South Carolina Kershaw 21 Low Poor 1973 Recreation
Jordan Pond Dam South Carolina Greenville 21 High Fair — Recreation
Pusser Pond Dam South Carolina Marlboro 21 Low Poor 1957 Recreation
Otts Pond Dam South Carolina Calhoun 21 Low Poor 1930 Recreation
Padgetts Pond Dam South Carolina Saluda 21 Low Poor 1950 Recreation
Lake Emory Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 21 High Fair 1997 Debris Control
Stewarts Pond Dam South Carolina Greenville 21 Low Fair 1970 Recreation
Babb Pond Dam South Carolina Laurens 21 Low Poor 1971 Recreation
Whisperlake Dam South Carolina Lexington 21 High Fair — Recreation
D Honey No 1 Pond Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 21 High Fair 1968 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Brackers Pond Dam South Carolina Pickens 21 Low Poor 1960 Irrigation
Harper Pond Dam South Carolina Oconee 21 Significant Fair 1948 Recreation
Rw Miller Pond Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 21 Low Poor 1957 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Parker Pond Dam South Carolina Lancaster 21 Low Fair 1971 Recreation
Parris Bridge Road Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 21 High Poor — Recreation
Lewis Davis Pond Dam South Carolina Orangeburg 21 Low Poor 1972 Recreation
Long Pond Dam South Carolina Edgefield 21 Low Poor 1955 Irrigation
Miller Pond Dam South Carolina Lexington 21 Low Poor 1900 Recreation
Crenshaw Dam South Carolina Lancaster 21 Low Poor 1985 Recreation
Little Coldstream Dam South Carolina Lexington 21 High Poor 1940 Recreation
Carys Lake Dam South Carolina Richland 21 High Fair 1938 Recreation
Cleveland Park Lake Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 21 High Fair 1942 Recreation
Johnston Pond Dam South Carolina Lancaster 21 Low Fair 1958 Recreation
Slade Lake Dam South Carolina Edgefield 21 High Fair 1942 Recreation
Lake Crandall Dam South Carolina York 21 Low Poor 1949 Irrigation
York County Dam South Carolina York 21 Low Poor 1962 Recreation
Webb Dam South Carolina Aiken 21 Low Poor 1960 Recreation
Laughlin Pond Dam South Carolina Aiken 21 High Fair 1945 Recreation
Honker Dam South Carolina Chesterfield 21 Low Poor 1977 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Timber Lands Lake Dam South Carolina Greenville 21 Low Poor 1955 Recreation
Bowater Camp Creek Dam South Carolina Lancaster 21 Undetermined — — Recreation
Leonidas Dam South Carolina Oconee 21 High Fair 1960 Recreation
Bush Pond Dam South Carolina Edgefield 21 Low Fair — Irrigation
Smoak Pond Dam South Carolina Orangeburg 21 High Poor — Recreation

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.