Browse Dams
1,074 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 1,074 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.
| Name | State | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willisburg Lake Dam | Kentucky | Washington | 77 | High | Poor | 1968 | Water Supply |
| Taylor Fork Lake Dam | Kentucky | Madison | 76 | High | Poor | 1966 | Recreation |
| Dominey Dam | Kentucky | Mason | 75 | Significant | Poor | 1990 | Recreation |
| Carcass Branch Fresh Water Impoundment | Kentucky | Martin | 73 | High | Not Available | — | Water Supply |
| Lake Sympson Dam | Kentucky | Nelson | 73 | Significant | Unsatisfactory | 1963 | Water Supply |
| James C Harris Dam | Kentucky | Lincoln | 72 | High | Fair | 1989 | Water Supply |
| Renfro Dam | Kentucky | Rockcastle | 72 | High | Poor | 1968 | Water Supply |
| Justus Dam | Kentucky | McCreary | 71 | High | Not Available | — | Other |
| Greenbo Lake Dam | Kentucky | Greenup | 70 | High | Poor | 1955 | Recreation |
| Winchester Dam | Kentucky | Clark | 70 | High | Fair | 1985 | Water Supply |
| Big Bone Lick State Park Dam | Kentucky | Boone | 70 | Low | Unsatisfactory | 1971 | Recreation |
| Slurry Lake 07i | Kentucky | Union | 69 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Mud River MPS 6A | Kentucky | Logan | 69 | Significant | Unsatisfactory | 1973 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Elmer Davis Lake Dam | Kentucky | Owen | 68 | Significant | Poor | 1958 | Recreation |
| Lake Carnico Dam | Kentucky | Nicholas | 68 | High | Poor | 1963 | Recreation |
| Wiley Miller Dam | Kentucky | Perry | 68 | High | Poor | 1972 | Recreation |
| Mud River Mps 2a | Kentucky | Logan | 68 | Significant | Fair | 1967 | Water Supply |
| Corinth Lake Dam | Kentucky | Grant | 67 | High | Poor | 1962 | Recreation |
| Pads Branch Slurry Impoundment | Kentucky | Perry | 67 | Low | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Beech Creek Dam | Kentucky | Clay | 67 | High | Poor | 1963 | Water Supply |
| Winchester North Effluent Retention Dam | Kentucky | Clark | 66 | Low | Poor | 1991 | Debris Control |
| Martin County Water District No 1 Dam | Kentucky | Martin | 66 | High | Poor | 1969 | Water Supply |
| Lake Elkhorn | Kentucky | Scott | 66 | Low | Satisfactory | 1988 | Recreation |
| Kincaid Creek Dam | Kentucky | Pendleton | 66 | High | Poor | 1961 | Recreation |
| LITTLE KY RIVER MPS 1 | Kentucky | Henry | 66 | High | Fair | 1967 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Caulk Lake Dam | Kentucky | Taylor | 66 | Low | Not Rated | 1950 | Recreation |
| Campton Lake Dam | Kentucky | Wolfe | 65 | High | Poor | 1963 | Water Supply |
| Camp Ernst Dam | Kentucky | Boone | 65 | Significant | Fair | 1950 | Recreation |
| Slurry Lake Iv | Kentucky | Union | 65 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Liberty Reservoir Dam | Kentucky | Casey | 65 | High | Poor | 1979 | Water Supply |
| Slurry Impoundment Cfd-3 | Kentucky | Muhlenberg | 65 | Low | Not Available | — | Water Supply |
| Hollybush Dam | Kentucky | Perry | 65 | High | Poor | 1988 | Other |
| Tyner Lake Dam | Kentucky | Jackson | 64 | High | Satisfactory | 1969 | Water Supply |
| Shadow Lake Dam | Kentucky | Campbell | 63 | Low | Poor | 1998 | Recreation |
| Trailwood Lake Dam | Kentucky | Shelby | 63 | Low | Not Rated | 1973 | Recreation |
| Mill Creek MPS 4 | Kentucky | Monroe | 63 | High | Poor | 1972 | Recreation |
| Paradise Fossil Plant - Gypsum Scrubber Sludge Impoundment | Kentucky | Muhlenberg | 62 | Significant | Not Available | 1984 | Other |
| Boltz Lake Dam | Kentucky | Grant | 62 | High | Poor | 1956 | Recreation |
| Williamstown Lake Dam | Kentucky | Grant | 62 | Significant | Fair | 1957 | Water Supply |
| Cannelton Locks and Dam | Kentucky | Hancock | 62 | Significant | Not Available | 1974 | Navigation |
| Red Lick Creek FRS 5 | Kentucky | Madison | 61 | High | Poor | 1980 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mt Sterling Dam | Kentucky | Montgomery | 61 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1960 | Water Supply |
| East Bend Power Plant | Kentucky | Boone | 60 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1976 | Other |
| KU Ghent Sediment Pond Dam | Kentucky | Carroll | 60 | Low | Satisfactory | 1994 | Debris Control |
| South Fork Beargrass Creek Dry Bed Dam | Kentucky | Jefferson | 60 | High | Poor | 1984 | Other |
| Guist Creek Lake Dam | Kentucky | Shelby | 60 | High | Poor | 1961 | Water Supply |
| Cockrell Fork Sediment Dam | Kentucky | Perry | 60 | High | Not Available | — | Other |
| Beaver Lake Dam | Kentucky | Anderson | 60 | High | Fair | 1963 | Recreation |
| Cowbell Reservoir Dam | Kentucky | Madison | 60 | Low | Poor | 1955 | Water Supply |
| Brereton Jones Dam | Kentucky | Gallatin | 60 | High | Fair | 2000 | Other |
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.