Browse Dams

1,984 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 1,984 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
Benchmark Lake Colorado Eagle 22 High Fair 1977 Recreation
Smith Irrigation Colorado Adams 22 High Satisfactory 1908 Irrigation
Haystack Colorado Douglas 22 Low Not Rated 1964 Recreation
Spitzley Colorado Routt 22 Low Not Rated 1986 Irrigation
Mountain Lake Colorado Lake 22 Significant Satisfactory 1889 Water Supply
Cottonwood #4 Colorado Mesa 22 High Satisfactory 1896 Irrigation
Mt. Elbert Forebay Saddle Dike Colorado Lake 22 High Not Available 1977 Hydroelectric
Holita Colorado Huerfano 22 Low Fair 1901 Irrigation
Middlemist Colorado Elbert 22 Low Not Rated 1907 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Offield Colorado Moffat 22 High Unsatisfactory 1914 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Walden Colorado Jackson 22 Low Not Rated 1955 Irrigation
Lost Lake #1 Colorado Hinsdale 22 Low Not Rated 1907 Irrigation
Oasis Colorado Delta 22 Low Fair 1906 Irrigation
Walrod Colorado Routt 22 Low Not Rated 1960 Irrigation
Paulson Colorado Delta 22 Low Fair 1963 Irrigation
Red Top Colorado Pueblo 22 Low Fair 1912 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Chief Creek #4 Colorado Yuma 22 Significant Satisfactory 1956 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Kendrick Colorado Jefferson 22 Significant Satisfactory 1922 Irrigation
Clark Colorado Delta 22 Low Not Rated 1952 Water Supply
Bull Park #2 Colorado Routt 22 Low Fair 1911 Irrigation
North Gray Colorado Larimer 22 Low Not Rated 1904 Irrigation
Clark #1 Colorado Huerfano 22 Low Fair 1904 Irrigation
Sloan #1 Colorado Weld 22 Low Not Rated 1959 Irrigation
Martin Seepage #2 Colorado Larimer 22 Low Unsatisfactory 1968 Irrigation
Waddle Creek Colorado Moffat 22 Low Fair 1946 Irrigation
Elk Wallows Colorado Delta 22 Low Fair 1903 Irrigation
Lakewood Reservoir Colorado Boulder 22 Low Not Rated 1906 Water Supply
Bolts Lake Colorado Eagle 22 Low Fair 1882 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Sheer Bliss Colorado Pitkin 22 Significant Satisfactory 2007 Water Supply
Mark #1 Colorado Rio Blanco 22 Low Fair 1964 Irrigation
South Tani Reservoir Colorado Adams 22 High Satisfactory 2006 Water Supply
Haymes Storage Colorado El Paso 22 Low Unsatisfactory 1887 Recreation
Kenney'S Run Detention #2 Colorado Jefferson 22 Low Not Rated 2002 Irrigation
Slack and Weiss Colorado Jackson 22 Low Unsatisfactory 1890 Irrigation
Tract 1828 Colorado Baca 22 Low Not Rated 1940 Irrigation
West Stewart Colorado Rio Blanco 22 Low Not Rated 1895 Irrigation
Bijou #2 Dam #1 Colorado Morgan 22 Significant Fair 1898 Irrigation
Grand Mesa #1 Colorado Mesa 22 Significant Unsatisfactory 1887 Irrigation
Reed Colorado Delta 22 Significant Fair 1956 Irrigation
Cattail #1 Colorado Larimer 22 Low Fair 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Michaelson #1 Colorado Mesa 22 Low Fair 1926 Irrigation
Bijou #2 Dam #4 Colorado Morgan 22 Significant Fair 1898 Irrigation
Bijou #2 Dam #3 Colorado Morgan 22 Significant Fair 1898 Irrigation
Bijou #2 Dam #2 Colorado Morgan 22 Significant Fair 1898 Irrigation
Plum Creek Stock Colorado Baca 22 Low Satisfactory 1939 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Signal #1 Colorado Adams 22 Significant Unsatisfactory 1890 Irrigation
Bull Basin #2 Colorado Mesa 22 Significant Fair 1953 Irrigation
J.H. Holland No. 2 Colorado Pueblo 22 Low Not Rated 1949 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Muddy Pass Lake Colorado Jackson 22 Low Not Rated 1969 Recreation
Dog Fish Lake Colorado Delta 22 Low Satisfactory 1899 Irrigation

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.