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
Privette Dam South Carolina Darlington 20 Significant Fair 1989 Irrigation
Zelene Smith Pond Dam South Carolina Edgefield 20 Low Poor 1950 Irrigation
Leaird Pond Dam South Carolina Chesterfield 20 Low Fair - Recreation
Gues Pond Dam South Carolina Orangeburg 20 High Fair 1945 Recreation
D.O.E. Savannah River D Area Ash Basin South Carolina Barnwell 20 Low Not Available 1977 Other
Lockhart West Canal Embankment South Carolina Union 20 High Satisfactory 1920 Hydroelectric
Montebello Subdivision Existing Dam South Carolina Greenville 20 Significant Poor 1999 Flood Risk Reduction
J Lanier Kennerly Dam South Carolina Orangeburg 20 Low Poor - Recreation
Beaver Lake Dam South Carolina Richland 20 High Poor 1936 Recreation
Huttos Pond Dam South Carolina Aiken 20 Low Poor 1953 Recreation
Ben D Paysinger Dam South Carolina Newberry 20 Low Fair 1997 Recreation
A S Smoak Pond Dam South Carolina Calhoun 20 Undetermined Poor 1963 Recreation
Copley Pond Dam South Carolina Aiken 20 Significant Fair 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Leaird Pond Dam South Carolina Chesterfield 20 Low Poor 1965 Recreation
Sexton Pond Dam South Carolina Chesterfield 20 Significant Fair 1938 Recreation
Cudds Pond Dam South Carolina Union 20 Low Poor 1958 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Cornwell Dam South Carolina Lancaster 20 Low Poor 1972 Recreation
Mine Hills Dam South Carolina Sumter 20 Low Poor 1994 Other
North Stone Lake Dam South Carolina Greenville 20 High Fair - Recreation
Clearwater Lake Dam South Carolina Aiken 20 High Fair 1929 Recreation
Parrs Pond 3 South Carolina Newberry 20 Low Poor - Irrigation
Dew Fresh Pond 1 Dam South Carolina Kershaw 20 Low Fair 1973 Recreation
D Honey No 3 Pond Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 20 High Fair 1957 Recreation
Bignon Pond Dam South Carolina Lexington 20 Low Poor 1972 Recreation
Cranshaw Pond Dam South Carolina Kershaw 20 Low Poor 1953 Recreation
Ccc Pond Dam South Carolina Orangeburg 20 Low - 1950 Recreation
Ragsdale Pond Dam South Carolina Pickens 20 Low Poor 1960 Recreation
Bradshaw Pond Dam South Carolina Saluda 20 Significant Not Rated 1955 Irrigation
Twin Lakes Dam South Carolina Orangeburg 20 Significant Poor 1950 Recreation
Pauline Singley Dam South Carolina Newberry 20 Low Poor - Recreation
Ridgely Lake Dam South Carolina Aiken 20 High Fair 1951 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Oak Creek Plantation Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 20 High Fair - Recreation
Wall Pond Dam South Carolina Edgefield 20 Low Poor 1978 Recreation
Martins Pond South Carolina Newberry 20 Low Poor 1953 Recreation
North Springs Lake Dam South Carolina Richland 20 High Fair 1975 Other
Barnwell State Park Lower Dam South Carolina Barnwell 20 High Not Rated 1950 Other
Shimmy's Pond Dam South Carolina Richland 20 High Poor - Recreation
Large Upper Mountain Lake South Carolina Chester 20 High Poor 1945 Recreation
Fox Haven Subdivision Dam South Carolina Aiken 20 High Fair - Flood Risk Reduction
Dicks Pond Dam South Carolina Barnwell 20 Low Poor 1955 Recreation
James T Childers Dam South Carolina Saluda 20 Significant Fair 1954 Irrigation
Falls Pond Dam South Carolina Calhoun 20 Significant Poor - Recreation
Scotts Pond Dam South Carolina Aiken 20 Low Poor 1920 Recreation
E Cauldwell Pond Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 20 High Poor 1952 Recreation
Claviant Corp Dam South Carolina Chester 20 Low Fair 1974 Other
Bolens Fishing Lake Dam South Carolina Barnwell 20 Low Poor 1958 Recreation
R M Watson Dam South Carolina Saluda 20 Low Poor 1940 Irrigation
Loblolly Timber Dam 1 South Carolina Chester 20 Significant Poor 1969 Recreation
Ew Noland Pond Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 20 High Fair 1961 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lockhart East Canal Embankment South Carolina Union 20 High Satisfactory 1920 Hydroelectric

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.