Browse Dams

5,385 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 5,385 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
Lake Lincoln Dam Missouri Lincoln 69 High Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Warvid Lake Dam Missouri St. Charles 69 High Satisfactory 1989 Recreation
Lake Thunderbird Lower Dam Missouri Callaway 68 Low Satisfactory 1968 Recreation
Settle Mine Dam #2 Missouri Washington 68 High Satisfactory 1971 Other
Dierberg Lake Dam Missouri St. Louis 68 High Satisfactory 1982 Recreation
Fourche Creek Dam 1 Missouri Ripley 68 Significant Not Rated 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Waukomis Dam Missouri Platte 68 High Unsatisfactory 1968 Recreation
Cherry Hill Dam Missouri St. Louis 68 High Satisfactory 1988 Recreation
Fourche Creek Wtrshd No. 7 Missouri Ripley 68 High Satisfactory 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Tishomingo Dam Missouri Jefferson 68 High Satisfactory 1950 Recreation
Lakeview Dam Missouri Washington 68 High Satisfactory 1965 Other
Butterfly Lake Dam Missouri Ste. Genevieve 68 High Satisfactory 1973 Recreation
Sayersbrook Dam Missouri Washington 67 High Unsatisfactory 1971 Recreation
Lake Sherwood Dam Missouri Warren 67 High Satisfactory 1967 Recreation
Sunset Lake Dam (Lake Ski Dam) Missouri Ste. Genevieve 66 High Satisfactory 1976 Recreation
Forest Lake Dam Missouri Adair 66 High Satisfactory 1951 Recreation
Rock Lake Village Dam Missouri Johnson 66 High Satisfactory 2006
Queen Mary Dam Missouri Iron 66 High Satisfactory 1959 Other
Isley Lake Dam Missouri Warren 65 High Satisfactory 1984 Recreation
Lake Briarwood Dam Missouri Jefferson 65 High Satisfactory 1970 Recreation
Loss Lake Dam Missouri Dent 65 High Satisfactory 1949 Recreation
Lake Lu Juan Dam Missouri Sullivan 65 High Not Rated 1965 Recreation
Nehai Tonkayea Lake Dam Missouri Chariton 65 Low Satisfactory 1970 Recreation
Crystal Lake Dam Missouri Washington 65 High Satisfactory 1980 Recreation
Lac Carmel Dam Missouri St. Francois 65 High Satisfactory 1969 Recreation
Bear Creek Dam Missouri Ralls 65 High Satisfactory 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Hazel Creek Dam Missouri Adair 65 Significant Satisfactory 1982 Recreation
Fred & Pat'S Bear Pit Dam Missouri Warren 65 Low Satisfactory 1989 Other
Lake Stingray Dam Missouri Camden 64 Significant Unsatisfactory 2000 Recreation
Young Dam Missouri Cole 64 High Satisfactory —
Woody Creek Dam Missouri Warren 64 High Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Woodridge Lake Dam Missouri Warren 64 High Satisfactory 1975 Recreation
Parole Mine Dam Missouri Washington 64 High Satisfactory 1968 Recreation
Peaceful Valley Lake Dam Missouri Gasconade 64 High Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Summer Set Lake Dam Missouri Jefferson 63 High Satisfactory 1974 Recreation
Lake Winnebago Dam Expansion Missouri Cass 63 High Satisfactory —
South Sediment Pond Dam Missouri Gasconade 63 Significant Satisfactory 1993 Other
Zoellner Dam Missouri Perry 62 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Flying "S" Bar Ranch Dam Missouri Washington 62 High Satisfactory 1977 Tailings
Mill Creek Dam Missouri Cass 62 High Satisfactory 1987 Recreation
Larken Missouri St. Francois 62 Low Satisfactory — Other
Baumgartner Lake Dam Missouri Callaway 62 High Satisfactory 1991 Recreation
Carter Lake Dam Missouri Washington 62 Low Satisfactory 1957 Tailings
Fienup Lake Dam Missouri St. Louis 62 High Satisfactory 1970 Recreation
Old Mines Tailings Dam Missouri Washington 61 High Satisfactory 1980 Tailings
De Villa Trails Lake Dam Missouri St. Charles 61 High Satisfactory 1995 Recreation
Bowling Green Dam #2 Missouri Pike 61 High Satisfactory 1990 Water Supply
Friendship Village of West County Dam Missouri St. Louis 61 High Satisfactory 1975
Ed Baker #1 Lake Dam Missouri Carter 61 High Satisfactory —
Memphis Lake Dam Missouri Scotland 61 High Satisfactory 1975 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.