Browse Dams

2,266 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 2,266 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
Oak Mountain New Lake Dam Alabama Shelby 54 High Not Rated 1972 Recreation
Dynne Creek W/S Dam Site 1 Alabama Cleburne 53 Significant Not Rated 1986 Flood Risk Reduction
Cone Reservoir Alabama Calhoun 53 High Unsatisfactory 1968 Recreation
Choccolocco Creek W/S Dam Site 3 Alabama Calhoun 53 Significant Not Rated 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Louise Dam Alabama Sumter 52 Significant Not Rated 1973 Recreation
Elliott Lake Dam Alabama Franklin 52 Low Not Rated 1966 Recreation
Tallaseehatchie Site 2- Little Wills Lake Alabama Talladega 52 Low Not Rated 1973 Water Supply
Mt Laurel Lake Alabama Shelby 52 High Not Rated — Recreation
Crooked Creek W/S Dam Site 2 Alabama Clay 52 Significant Not Rated 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 33 Alabama Cleburne 51 Low Not Rated 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Blue Eye Creek W/S Dam Site 1 Alabama Talladega 51 High Not Rated 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Dr James Bruce Alabama Lee 50 Low Not Rated 1966 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Imp No.2 Alabama Jefferson 50 Significant Not Rated — Tailings
Fresh Water Impoundment #2 Alabama Tuscaloosa 50 Low Not Available — Water Supply
Yielding Lake Dam Alabama Shelby 50 Significant Not Rated 1965 Recreation
Buttahatchee Dam Alabama Marion 50 Significant Not Rated 1960 Recreation
Impoundment No. 2 Alabama Cullman 50 Low Not Available — Water Supply
Lake Ogletree No 1 Alabama Lee 50 High Not Rated 1932 Recreation
Slurry Pond No. 3 Alabama Jefferson 50 Low Not Available — Water Supply
Little Hillabee W/S Dam Site 1 Alabama Clay 50 Low Not Rated 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Woodhaven Lake Alabama Jefferson 50 Significant Not Rated 1973 Recreation
Ketchepedrake Creek W/S Dam Site 15 Alabama Clay 50 Significant Not Rated 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
W D Harrigan Dam Alabama Clarke 50 Significant Not Rated 1960 Recreation
Crim Lake Dam Alabama Shelby 50 Significant Not Rated 1967 Recreation
Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 6 Alabama Talladega 49 Significant Not Rated 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Osborne Lake Dam Alabama Jefferson 49 High Not Rated 1969 Recreation
Cash Alabama DeKalb 49 Low Not Rated 1973 Recreation
Rock Mountain Lake Alabama Jefferson 49 Significant Not Rated 1936 Water Supply
Dekalb County Public Lake Dam Alabama DeKalb 48 High Not Rated 1967 Recreation
Sheppard Pond Alabama Russell 48 Low Not Rated 1955 Recreation
Marengo County Lake Dam Alabama Marengo 47 Low Not Rated 1950 Recreation
Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 8 Alabama Cherokee 47 Low Not Rated 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Terrapin Creek - Site 15 Alabama Cleburne 47 Undetermined Not Rated — Flood Risk Reduction
Mush Creek W/S Dam Site 2 Alabama Dallas 47 Low Not Rated 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Mastersom Mill Lake Alabama Lawrence 47 High Not Rated 1967 Recreation
Oak Mountain Lake Dam Number Two Alabama Shelby 46 High Not Rated 1964 Recreation
Ketchepedrake Creek W/S Dam Site 11 Alabama Clay 46 Significant Not Rated 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Widows Creek Fossil Plant - Active Ash Disposal Area Perimeter Dike Alabama Jackson 46 Significant Not Available 1959 Other
Cheaha Creek W/S Dam Site 3 Alabama Talladega 46 Significant Not Rated 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Cahulga Creek W/S Dam Site 1 Alabama Cleburne 46 High Not Rated 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Lost Creek W/S Dam Site 1 Alabama Cleburne 46 Low Not Rated 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Dr James Bruce No 2 Alabama Lee 45 Low Not Rated 1966 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Pigeon Roost Creek Alabama Elmore 45 High Satisfactory 1967 Hydroelectric
B Mt Lake Alabama Jefferson 45 Low Not Rated 1961 Recreation
Yacht Club Bay Dam Number 15 Alabama Tuscaloosa 45 Low Not Rated 1976 Recreation
Lake Tholocco Alabama Dale 45 Significant Unsatisfactory 1935 Recreation
Concord Mines Lake Alabama Jefferson 45 Low Not Rated 1949 Water Supply
Grant Crider Alabama Cullman 45 Low Not Rated 1998 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Mush Creek W/S Dam Site 5 Alabama Lowndes 45 Significant Not Rated 1984 Flood Risk Reduction
M M Jones Alabama Lee 45 Low Not Rated 1965 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.