Browse Dams

748 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 748 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
Bushley Bayou Dam Louisiana Catahoula 32 Low Fair 1960 Recreation
Logansport Impoundment Louisiana De Soto 32 Low Satisfactory 2017 Water Supply
Burns Pond Dam Louisiana Lincoln 31 Low Fair 2020 Recreation
False River Drainage Structure Louisiana Pointe Coupee 31 Low Fair 1948 Recreation
Sediment Pond 97-E5 Louisiana Red River 31 Low Not Available — Other
Ajax 1 Lake Louisiana Natchitoches 30 Low Fair 2012 Water Supply
Hanchey Pond Dam Louisiana West Feliciana 30 Low Fair 2002 Recreation
Spring Ridge Lake Louisiana Caddo 30 Low Fair 2018 Recreation
State Line Lake Dam Louisiana Caddo 30 Low Fair 1913 Recreation
Bayou Dupont No 15 Louisiana Natchitoches 30 Significant Fair 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Plantation Hills Dam Louisiana De Soto 30 Significant Fair 2017 Other
Pleasant Valley No 2 Louisiana Washington 30 High Fair 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Bonchasse Dam Louisiana De Soto 30 Low Fair 2002 Recreation
Saddler Pond No 2 Louisiana Caddo 30 Low Poor — Water Supply
Pendergrass-Self Pond Louisiana Webster 30 Low Fair — Recreation
Long Lake Dam Louisiana Caddo 30 Low Fair 1962 Recreation
Saddler Pond No 3 Louisiana Caddo 30 Low Fair — Water Supply
Bayou Dupont No 20 Louisiana Natchitoches 30 Significant Fair 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
C and N Lake Louisiana Caddo 30 Low Fair 1940 Recreation
Chicot Lake Dam Louisiana Evangeline 30 High Fair 1940 Recreation
Bayou Dupont No 8 Louisiana Natchitoches 30 Significant Fair 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Rand Knotts Dam No. 2 Louisiana Jackson 30 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Wallace Lake - Catahoula Dam Louisiana Catahoula 30 Low Fair 1950 Recreation
Linda Flynn Dam Louisiana West Feliciana 30 Low Fair — Recreation
Tl James Pond No 2 Louisiana Union 30 Significant Fair 1977 Recreation
Wright Family Pond Louisiana Sabine 30 Low Fair 2012 Recreation
Saddler Pond No 7 Louisiana Caddo 30 Low Fair — Water Supply
Lake Rosemound Dam Louisiana West Feliciana 30 Significant Fair 1960 Recreation
John Sessum No 2 Reservoir Louisiana Sabine 29 Low Poor 2017 Other
Saddler Pond No 8 Louisiana Caddo 29 Low Fair — Recreation
Laguna Lake Louisiana Caddo 29 Low Fair — Recreation
Wallace Pond Louisiana Caddo 29 Low Fair 2023 Water Supply
Saddler Pond No 5 Louisiana Caddo 29 Low Fair — Recreation
Tunica Trace Pond I Louisiana West Feliciana 29 Low Fair 2012 Recreation
Nantachie Lake Dam No. 2 Louisiana Grant 29 Low Fair 1961 Recreation
Bee Lake Louisiana Bossier 29 Low Fair 1955 Recreation
Lincoln Parish Park Louisiana Lincoln 29 Low Fair 1988 Recreation
Deloney Dam Louisiana Lincoln 29 Low Poor 1985 Recreation
Cathey Pond Louisiana Sabine 28 Low Fair —
Knoll Lake Dam Louisiana De Soto 28 Low Fair 2002 Recreation
Bayou Dupont No 9 Louisiana Natchitoches 28 Significant Fair 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Kiwanis Club of Alexandria Dam Louisiana Rapides 28 Low Fair 1956 Recreation
Shelter Lake Dam Louisiana De Soto 28 Low Fair 1950 Recreation
Bayou Cocodrie Dam Louisiana Evangeline 28 High Fair 1959 Recreation
Lake Tigator Louisiana East Feliciana 28 Low Fair 1975 Recreation
Querbes Pond Louisiana Caddo 28 Low Fair 1952 Recreation
Glorias Ranch Pond Louisiana Caddo 28 Low Fair — Recreation
Corney Louisiana Claiborne 28 Low Not Rated 1937 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Wiltcher Dam Louisiana Lincoln 28 Low Poor 1967 Recreation
Tassletop Farms Pond Louisiana East Feliciana 28 Low Satisfactory 2008 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.