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5,385 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 5,385 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
Moniteau Creek WS Dam M- 17 Missouri Howard 32 Low Not Rated 1999 Flood Risk Reduction
Noel Dam Missouri Adair 32 Low Not Rated 2004 Grade Stabilization
West Fork Big Creek Dam P- 22 Missouri Harrison 32 Low Not Rated 2002 Flood Risk Reduction
Bumb Lake Dam #2 Missouri Warren 32 High Not Rated 1979 Recreation
West Fork Big Creek Dam P- 32 Missouri Harrison 32 Low Not Rated 2002 Flood Risk Reduction
Burk Bridge Company West Lake Dam Missouri Webster 32 High Not Rated 1968 Irrigation
Durgens Creek Watershed Dam Lts-120 Missouri Lewis 32 Low Not Rated 1981 Grade Stabilization
Lindquist Dam Missouri Schuyler 32 Low Not Rated 2005 Grade Stabilization
John Mankopf Dam Missouri Scotland 32 Low Not Rated 2001 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Keaton Lake Dam Missouri McDonald 32 Low Not Rated 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Selma Dam Missouri Jefferson 32 Low Not Rated 1959 Recreation
Welshmans Lake Dam Missouri St. Francois 32 High Not Rated 1973 Recreation
Nelson Dam No. 1 Missouri Clay 32 Low Not Rated 1994 Grade Stabilization
Dead Mans Hole Dam Missouri Buchanan 32 High Not Rated — Other
Johnson Lake Dam Missouri Warren 32 High Not Rated 1965 Recreation
Klontz Lake Dam Missouri Crawford 32 Low Not Rated 1966 Other
William Spooner Dam Missouri Ray 32 Low Not Rated 2002 Grade Stabilization
Upper Locust Creek L-149 Missouri Putnam 32 Low Not Rated 2007 Flood Risk Reduction
Neil Land Development Corp Dam-North Missouri Carter 32 Low Not Rated 1972 Recreation
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-72 Missouri Sullivan 32 Low Not Rated 1994 Flood Risk Reduction
Grassy Creek Watershed Dam G- 51 Missouri Lewis 32 Low Not Rated 1994 Flood Risk Reduction
Von Derosa Number 2 Lake Dam Missouri Franklin 32 Low Not Rated 1970 Recreation
Danube Corporation Lower Dam Missouri Maries 32 High Not Rated 1957 Recreation
Kernodle Lake Dam Number Four Missouri Jackson 32 High Not Rated 1932 Recreation
Fields Lake Dam Missouri Caldwell 32 Low Not Rated 1979 Grade Stabilization
Mark Novinger Dam Missouri Adair 32 Low Not Rated 2007 Grade Stabilization
East Yellow Creek H- 32a Missouri Linn 32 Low Not Rated 2006 Flood Risk Reduction
Whitewood Lake Dam Missouri Perry 32 High Not Rated 1970 Recreation
The Bluffs Lake Dam Missouri St. Charles 32 High Not Rated — Recreation
Big Creek-Hurricane Creek T- 25 Missouri Carroll 32 Low Not Rated 2006 Flood Risk Reduction
Grassy Creek Watershed Dam G- 79 Missouri Lewis 32 Low Not Rated 2005 Flood Risk Reduction
Big Creek-Hurricane Creek T- 17 Missouri Carroll 32 Low Not Rated 2006 Flood Risk Reduction
West Fork Big Creek Dam B- 88 Missouri Harrison 32 Low Not Rated 2007 Flood Risk Reduction
Dunn and Swearingen Dam Missouri Scotland 32 Low Not Rated 1944 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lost Cr Pilot Watershed Dam E-1 Missouri Lincoln 32 Low Not Rated 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
K & K Producers Missouri Buchanan 32 Low Not Rated 1992 Grade Stabilization
Big Creek-Hurricane Creek T- 9 Missouri Carroll 32 Low Not Rated 2001 Flood Risk Reduction
West Fork Big Creek Dam B-155 Missouri Harrison 32 Low Not Rated 1998 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Locust Creek L-141 Missouri Putnam 32 Low Not Rated 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
Emil Jasper Trust Missouri Franklin 32 Low Not Rated 1999 Grade Stabilization
Pineview Dam Missouri Ste. Genevieve 32 High Not Rated 1942 Recreation
Reilly Lake Dam Missouri Crawford 32 Low Not Rated 1964 Recreation
Larry Cook Dam Missouri Sullivan 32 Low Not Rated 2002 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Upper Locust Creek L- 83 Missouri Putnam 32 Low Not Rated 2006 Flood Risk Reduction
Marty Buchheit Missouri Ste. Genevieve 32 Low Not Rated 1996 Grade Stabilization
Fun Valley Dam Missouri Jefferson 32 Low Not Rated 1960 Recreation
Sellenriek Dam Missouri Franklin 32 High Not Rated 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Donnie Poore Dam Missouri Monroe 32 Low Not Rated 2008 Grade Stabilization
Hoffman Lake Dam Missouri Montgomery 32 Significant Not Rated 1968 Recreation
Lake Kah-Tan-Da No.2 Missouri Perry 32 High Not Rated 1970 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.