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
Dew Fresh Pond 1 Dam South Carolina Kershaw 20 Low Fair 1973 Recreation
Copley Pond Dam South Carolina Aiken 20 Significant Fair 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Gillespie Pond Dam South Carolina Sumter 20 Low Poor 1960 Recreation
Fox Haven Subdivision Dam South Carolina Aiken 20 High Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
Barnwell State Park Lower Dam South Carolina Barnwell 20 High Poor 1950 Other
Emmett Davis Dam South Carolina McCormick 20 Low Poor 1920 Recreation
North Springs Lake Dam South Carolina Richland 20 High Fair 1975 Other
R Milliken Pond 2 Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 20 Significant Fair 1949 Recreation
Cooper Pond Dam South Carolina Lancaster 20 Low Fair 1952 Recreation
Ragsdale Pond Dam South Carolina Pickens 20 Low Poor 1960 Recreation
Loblolly Timber Dam 1 South Carolina Chester 20 Significant Poor 1969 Recreation
Cherokee Falls South Carolina Cherokee 20 Significant Satisfactory 1826 Hydroelectric
Wall Pond Dam South Carolina Edgefield 20 Low Poor 1978 Recreation
Claviant Corp Dam South Carolina Chester 20 Low Fair 1974 Other
North Stone Lake Dam South Carolina Greenville 20 High Fair — Recreation
D Honey No 3 Pond Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 20 High Fair 1957 Recreation
Coal Ash Pond Number Two South Carolina Richland 20 Low Fair 1970 Tailings
Lower Spring Valley Lake Dam South Carolina Richland 20 High Fair 1960 Other
R M Watson Dam South Carolina Saluda 20 Low Poor 1940 Irrigation
Bolens Fishing Lake Dam South Carolina Barnwell 20 Low Poor 1958 Recreation
Francine Cambell Dam 1 South Carolina Horry 20 Low Poor 1965 Recreation
Falls Pond Dam South Carolina Calhoun 20 Significant Poor — Recreation
Mason/Black Dam South Carolina Colleton 20 Low Fair 1952 Recreation
Roy Jeffcoat Dam South Carolina Lexington 20 Significant Fair 1900 Recreation
Beaver Lake Dam South Carolina Richland 20 High Not Rated 1936 Recreation
Gaynen Pond Dam South Carolina Calhoun 19 Undetermined Fair — Recreation
Wises Pond Dam South Carolina Saluda 19 Low Poor 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Scott Pond Dam South Carolina Edgefield 19 Significant Fair — Recreation
Martha J Beckham Dam South Carolina Laurens 19 Low Poor 1975 Recreation
Yonce Pond Dam South Carolina Laurens 19 Low Poor 1953 Recreation
Samuels Pond Dam South Carolina Edgefield 19 Significant Fair — Recreation
Eugene Oliver Dam South Carolina Williamsburg 19 Low Poor 1954 Recreation
Knollwood Dam 2 South Carolina Williamsburg 19 High Fair 1968 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mallard Lake Dam South Carolina Aiken 19 High Fair 1984 Flood Risk Reduction
Kirkley Small Pond Dam South Carolina Chesterfield 19 High Poor 1969 Recreation
Don Taylor Dam South Carolina Kershaw 19 High Poor 1972 Recreation
Alec Chaplin Dam South Carolina Orangeburg 19 High Fair 1930 Recreation
Garrison Pond Dam South Carolina Greenville 19 Low Poor 1968 Recreation
Louise Sprott Dam South Carolina Lexington 19 Undetermined Poor 1963 Recreation
Barnwell Land CO Dam South Carolina Barnwell 19 Low Poor — Recreation
City of Camden Dam South Carolina Kershaw 19 Low Poor 1963 Recreation
Strawberry Pond Dam South Carolina Calhoun 19 Low Poor 1963 Recreation
Edgar A Brown Lake Dam South Carolina Barnwell 19 High Poor 1964 Recreation
Misty Lake Dam South Carolina Aiken 19 High Fair 1920 Recreation
Windi Knoll Lake Dam South Carolina Lee 19 Low Poor 1955 Recreation
J R Darragh Dam 2 South Carolina Greenwood 19 Low Poor 1953 Recreation
Adcock Pond Dam South Carolina Lexington 19 Low Poor 1968 Recreation
Town and Country Dam South Carolina Kershaw 19 Low Poor 1965 Recreation
Garrison Pond Dam 1 South Carolina Greenville 19 Low Poor 1948 Recreation
Clifton Mills Pond 1 Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 19 Low Not Rated — 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.