Browse Dams
1,156 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 1,156 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orwell-Danube East Tailings Basin | Minnesota | Itasca | 40 | Low | Not Rated | 1954 | Tailings |
| Whiteface Lake | Minnesota | St. Louis | 40 | Low | Satisfactory | 1922 | Hydroelectric |
| Charlestown 30 | Minnesota | Redwood | 40 | Low | - | 2016 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Csah 5 Detention | Minnesota | Lyon | 40 | Low | Fair | 1996 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Reservoir No. 6 | Minnesota | Itasca | 40 | Low | Satisfactory | 1966 | Tailings |
| West Two River | Minnesota | St. Louis | 40 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1966 | Water Supply |
| Mesabi Chief Tailings 2 | Minnesota | Itasca | 40 | Low | Satisfactory | 1952 | Tailings |
| Lake Grace | Minnesota | Carver | 40 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Elmira-1 | Minnesota | Olmsted | 39 | Low | Fair | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Voth Detention No. 2 | Minnesota | Goodhue | 39 | Low | Fair | 1969 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Sherco | Minnesota | Sherburne | 39 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1983 | Tailings |
| Post Group Detention | Minnesota | Murray | 39 | Low | Fair | 1974 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Monroe 8 | Minnesota | Lyon | 39 | Low | - | 2010 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Hayes Lake | Minnesota | Roseau | 39 | Significant | Fair | 1973 | Recreation |
| Skunk Creek Dam | Minnesota | St. Louis | 39 | Low | Satisfactory | 1922 | Hydroelectric |
| Tubola Detention | Minnesota | Jackson | 39 | Low | - | 1974 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Pisgah | Minnesota | Otter Tail | 38 | Low | Satisfactory | 1918 | Hydroelectric |
| Friberg (Taplin Gorge) | Minnesota | Otter Tail | 38 | Low | Satisfactory | 1925 | Hydroelectric |
| Crooked Creek S-3 | Minnesota | Houston | 38 | Low | - | 1967 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Pleasant Valley No. 1 | Minnesota | Winona | 38 | Significant | Fair | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Custer 10 | Minnesota | Lyon | 38 | Low | - | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Spooner Group Detention | Minnesota | Winona | 38 | Low | Satisfactory | 1986 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake Bronson | Minnesota | Kittson | 38 | High | Poor | 1937 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Thomson Dam No 3 | Minnesota | Carlton | 38 | High | Satisfactory | 1907 | Hydroelectric |
| South Zumbro Kr-6 | Minnesota | Olmsted | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1993 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| East Willow Creek Fd-2 | Minnesota | Fillmore | 37 | Low | Satisfactory | 1958 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Olmsted County Rd 10 | Minnesota | Olmsted | 37 | Low | Satisfactory | 1978 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Belle Creek R-5 | Minnesota | Goodhue | 37 | Low | - | 1983 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake Zumbro Cdf | Minnesota | Olmsted | 37 | Low | - | 2019 | Other |
| Voth Detention No. 1 | Minnesota | Goodhue | 37 | Low | Satisfactory | 1958 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Monroe 3 | Minnesota | Lyon | 37 | Low | Fair | 2007 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Whiteface Lake Northwest Dike | Minnesota | St. Louis | 36 | Low | Satisfactory | 1922 | Hydroelectric |
| Warrington | Minnesota | Goodhue | 36 | Low | Satisfactory | 1983 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| East Willow Creek E-3 | Minnesota | Fillmore | 36 | Low | Satisfactory | 1958 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Geoffrey Griffin | Minnesota | Fillmore | 36 | Low | - | 2007 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Horihan-Herrick | Minnesota | Fillmore | 36 | Low | Satisfactory | 1991 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Whiteface Lake South Dike | Minnesota | St. Louis | 36 | Low | Satisfactory | 1922 | Hydroelectric |
| Whiteface Lake West Dike | Minnesota | St. Louis | 36 | Low | Satisfactory | 1922 | Hydroelectric |
| Little Trout Detention No. 1 | Minnesota | Winona | 36 | Low | Satisfactory | 1972 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Whitewater Reservoir Saddle Dam | Minnesota | St. Louis | 36 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1954 | Water Supply |
| Pickwick Mill | Minnesota | Winona | 36 | Significant | Poor | 1854 | Recreation |
| Warsaw 3 | Minnesota | Goodhue | 35 | Low | - | - | |
| Mac Pond 2 | Minnesota | Hennepin | 35 | Low | Satisfactory | 2001 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ness Rudlong Ellenberg Group | Minnesota | Fillmore | 35 | Low | - | 1972 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Draayum Pond | Minnesota | Redwood | 35 | Low | Satisfactory | 1972 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Splitrock Lake | Minnesota | Pipestone | 35 | Significant | Fair | 1937 | Recreation |
| Schmidt Pond | Minnesota | Wabasha | 35 | Low | Poor | 1958 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Drysdale Pond | Minnesota | Wabasha | 35 | Low | - | 1979 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Hoehne Bros. Pond | Minnesota | Olmsted | 35 | Low | Fair | 1973 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Sylvan | Minnesota | Cass | 35 | High | Fair | 1913 | Hydroelectric |
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.