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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lick Creek FRS 2 | Kentucky | Madison | 77 | High | Fair | 1986 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Taylor Fork Lake Dam | Kentucky | Madison | 76 | High | Poor | 1966 | Recreation |
| Dominey Dam | Kentucky | Mason | 75 | Significant | Poor | 1990 | Recreation |
| Lake Sympson Dam | Kentucky | Nelson | 73 | Significant | Unsatisfactory | 1963 | Water Supply |
| Carcass Branch Fresh Water Impoundment | Kentucky | Martin | 73 | High | Not Available | - | 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 |
| Winchester Dam | Kentucky | Clark | 70 | High | Fair | 1985 | Water Supply |
| Greenbo Lake Dam | Kentucky | Greenup | 70 | High | Poor | 1955 | Recreation |
| Big Bone Lick State Park Dam | Kentucky | Boone | 70 | Low | Unsatisfactory | 1971 | Recreation |
| Mud River MPS 6A | Kentucky | Logan | 69 | Significant | Unsatisfactory | 1973 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Slurry Lake 07i | Kentucky | Union | 69 | High | Not Available | - | Tailings |
| Lake Carnico Dam | Kentucky | Nicholas | 68 | High | Poor | 1963 | Recreation |
| Mud River Mps 2a | Kentucky | Logan | 68 | Significant | Fair | 1967 | Water Supply |
| Elmer Davis Lake Dam | Kentucky | Owen | 68 | Significant | Poor | 1958 | Recreation |
| Wiley Miller Dam | Kentucky | Perry | 68 | High | Poor | 1972 | Recreation |
| Pads Branch Slurry Impoundment | Kentucky | Perry | 67 | Low | Not Available | - | Tailings |
| Corinth Lake Dam | Kentucky | Grant | 67 | High | Poor | 1962 | Recreation |
| Beech Creek Dam | Kentucky | Clay | 67 | High | Poor | 1963 | Water Supply |
| Lake Elkhorn | Kentucky | Scott | 66 | Low | Satisfactory | 1988 | Recreation |
| 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 |
| Caulk Lake Dam | Kentucky | Taylor | 66 | Low | Not Rated | 1950 | Recreation |
| LITTLE KY RIVER MPS 1 | Kentucky | Henry | 66 | High | Fair | 1967 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Kincaid Creek Dam | Kentucky | Pendleton | 66 | High | Poor | 1961 | Recreation |
| Camp Ernst Dam | Kentucky | Boone | 65 | Significant | Fair | 1950 | Recreation |
| Liberty Reservoir Dam | Kentucky | Casey | 65 | High | Poor | 1979 | Water Supply |
| Hollybush Dam | Kentucky | Perry | 65 | High | Poor | 1988 | Other |
| Slurry Lake Iv | Kentucky | Union | 65 | High | Not Available | - | Tailings |
| Campton Lake Dam | Kentucky | Wolfe | 65 | High | Poor | 1963 | Water Supply |
| Slurry Impoundment Cfd-3 | Kentucky | Muhlenberg | 65 | Low | Not Available | - | Water Supply |
| Tyner Lake Dam | Kentucky | Jackson | 64 | High | Satisfactory | 1969 | Water Supply |
| Trailwood Lake Dam | Kentucky | Shelby | 63 | Low | Not Rated | 1973 | Recreation |
| Mill Creek MPS 4 | Kentucky | Monroe | 63 | High | Poor | 1972 | Recreation |
| Shadow Lake Dam | Kentucky | Campbell | 63 | Low | Poor | 1998 | Recreation |
| Cannelton Locks and Dam | Kentucky | Hancock | 62 | Significant | Not Available | 1974 | Navigation |
| Williamstown Lake Dam | Kentucky | Grant | 62 | Significant | Fair | 1957 | Water Supply |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Brereton Jones Dam | Kentucky | Gallatin | 60 | High | Fair | 2000 | Other |
| South Fork Beargrass Creek Dry Bed Dam | Kentucky | Jefferson | 60 | High | Poor | 1984 | Other |
| Cowbell Reservoir Dam | Kentucky | Madison | 60 | Low | Poor | 1955 | Water Supply |
| Cockrell Fork Sediment Dam | Kentucky | Perry | 60 | High | Not Available | - | Other |
| Beaver Lake Dam | Kentucky | Anderson | 60 | High | Fair | 1963 | Recreation |
| Guist Creek Lake Dam | Kentucky | Shelby | 60 | High | Poor | 1961 | Water Supply |
| KU Ghent Sediment Pond Dam | Kentucky | Carroll | 60 | Low | Satisfactory | 1994 | Debris Control |
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.