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1,633 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 1,633 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
Clinton Power Station/Dredge Disposal Pond Dam Illinois De Witt 15 Low Not Available 1990 Debris Control
Carlyle Dam - Saddle Dam 3 Illinois Clinton 15 Significant Not Available 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Carbon Lake Dam Illinois Jackson 14 Significant Not Available — Recreation
Sugar Creek Lake Dam Illinois Wabash 14 Significant Not Available — Recreation
Eddy Lake Dam Illinois McHenry 14 Low Not Available 1965 Recreation
Lake Nelson Dam Illinois Mercer 14 Low Not Available 1937 Other
Stroyan Lake Dam Illinois Lee 14 Low Not Available 1966 Recreation
Windfall Lake Dam Illinois Vermilion 14 Low Not Available 1964 Recreation
Pin Oak Drive Pond Dam Illinois Madison 14 High Not Available — Recreation
Georgetown Dam Illinois Vermilion 14 Significant Not Available 1937 Recreation
Brentwood Townehome Dam Illinois Cook 14 High Not Available 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Doyle Lake Dam Illinois Will 14 Low Not Available 1973 Recreation
Ravenel Lake Dam Illinois St. Clair 14 High Not Available 2003 Recreation
Greenville Livestock Holding Pond 1 Dam Illinois Clinton 14 Low Not Available 2011 Other
Loch Lomond Dam Illinois Lake 14 Significant Not Available 1958 Recreation
Lily Cache Business Dam Illinois Will 14 Low Not Available — Flood Risk Reduction
Gw60 Dam Illinois DuPage 14 Low Not Available — Flood Risk Reduction
East Lake Centre Dam Illinois Adams 14 High Not Available 1995 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Arispie Dam Illinois Bureau 14 Significant Not Available 1966 Recreation
Minooka Ridge Business Center Temp Detention Dam Illinois Kendall 14 Low Not Available — Flood Risk Reduction
Knights of Pythias Lake Dam Illinois Williamson 14 Low Not Available 1928 Recreation
Johnston City Lake Dam Illinois Williamson 14 Significant Not Available 1921 Water Supply
Lake Prestbury Dam Illinois Kane 14 High Not Available 1966 Recreation
Pine Lake Dam Illinois Kane 14 High Not Available 1940 Recreation
Tall Timbers Lake East Dam Illinois Macoupin 14 Low Not Available 1921 Recreation
West Salem New Reservoir Dam Illinois Edwards 14 Significant Not Available 1968 Recreation
Saganashkee Slough 1 Dam Illinois Cook 14 Significant Not Available 1948 Recreation
Streator Vermilion River Dam Illinois Livingston 14 Significant Not Available 1925 Water Supply
South Side Detention Basin Berm 2 Dam Illinois Coles 14 Low Not Available 2011 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Carroll Sedimentation Pond 2 Dam Illinois Carroll 14 Low Not Available 1988 Debris Control
Upper Salt Creek Structure 4 Dam Illinois Cook 14 High Not Available 1987 Flood Risk Reduction
Atkinson Pond Dam Illinois Madison 13 Significant Not Available 1995 Recreation
"E" Pond Treatment Illinois Jefferson 13 Low Not Available — Water Supply
Kimball Street Dam Illinois Kane 13 Significant Not Available 1884 Navigation
Geneva Dam Illinois Kane 13 Low Not Available 1910 Recreation
Ulrich Lake Dam Illinois Pulaski 13 Low Not Available 1955 Recreation
Countryside Landfill Dam Illinois Lake 13 Low Not Available 1997 Flood Risk Reduction
Milner Lake Dam Illinois Wayne 13 Low Not Available 1954 Recreation
Durst Lake Dam Illinois Williamson 13 Low Not Available 1942 Irrigation
McCann Lake Dam Illinois Ogle 13 Low Not Available — Recreation
Lake Hamilton Dam Illinois Franklin 13 Significant Not Available 1912 Recreation
Wetfoot Lake Dam Illinois Cook 13 Low Not Available — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Schaffner Lake 1 Dam Illinois Randolph 13 Low Not Available 1954 Recreation
Coopers Farm Sediment Storage Dam Illinois Lake 13 High Not Available — Debris Control
Vienna Reservoir Dam Illinois Johnson 13 Low Not Available 1968 Water Supply
Walnut Pond Dam Illinois Ogle 13 Low Not Available 1963 Recreation
Rice Lake Dam Illinois DuPage 13 High Not Available 1991 Flood Risk Reduction
Campton Lake Dam Illinois Kane 13 Low Not Available 1954 Recreation
Wolf Creek Golf Course Dam Illinois Livingston 13 Low Not Available 1997 Other
Lake Henry Dam Illinois Jackson 13 Low Not Available 1963 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.