Browse Dams

509 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 509 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
Sloan Quarry Water Storage Pond Dam Nevada Clark 50 Significant Fair — Water Supply
Twin Creeks Distribution Pond Dam Nevada Humboldt 50 Low Fair 1995 Other
West Logan Ridge Trail Dam Nevada Washoe 50 High Fair 2003 Flood Risk Reduction
Marlette Lake Dam Nevada Washoe 50 High Fair — Water Supply
Hycroft North Leach and Event Ponds Dam Nevada Humboldt 50 Low Fair 2014 Other
Cortez Hills Dam Fresh Water Reservoir Nevada Lander 50 Low Fair 2009 Other
Coeur Rochester Stage Iii Contingency Pond Dam Nevada Pershing 50 Low Fair 2015 Flood Risk Reduction
Verdi Meadows Wastewater Disposal Dam Nevada Washoe 49 High Poor 1973 Other
Pittman East Detention Basin Dam Nevada Clark 49 High Fair 2003 Flood Risk Reduction
Crittenden Dam Nevada Elko 49 Low Fair 1957 Irrigation
Upper Duck Creek Interim Detention Basin Dam Nevada Clark 49 High Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
Pabco Tails Pond 12 Dam Nevada Clark 48 Low Fair 2012 Tailings
Mccullough Hills Park Detention Basin Dam Nevada Clark 48 High Fair 2002 Flood Risk Reduction
Cortez Hills Dam Storm Pond Nevada Lander 47 Low — 2010 Other
Pabco Dam Tailings Pond 11 Nevada Clark 47 Low Fair 2010 Tailings
Cortez Hills Dam Process Pond Nevada Lander 47 Low Fair 2010 Other
Flamingo Wash Upper Detention Basin Dam Nevada Clark 47 High Fair 1992 Debris Control
East Wash Diversion Dam Nevada Washoe 46 High Fair 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Kyle Canyon Detention Dam Nevada Clark 46 High Fair 1995 Flood Risk Reduction
Gibbs Ranch Dam Nevada Elko 46 High Fair 1997 Irrigation
Bilk Creek Reservoir Dam Nevada Humboldt 46 Low Fair 1950 Irrigation
Northgate Golf Course Dam Nevada Washoe 46 High Poor — Recreation
Town Wash Dam Nevada Clark 45 High Fair 1992 Flood Risk Reduction
Deep Creek Dam Nevada Elko 44 Low Unsatisfactory 1954 Irrigation
Sunflower Reservoir Dam Nevada Elko 44 Significant Unsatisfactory 1889 Irrigation
Boies Reservoir Dam Nevada Elko 44 Low Poor 1969 Irrigation
Wall Creek Dam Lower Nevada Washoe 44 Significant Poor — Irrigation
Pittman Horizon Ridge Detention Basin Dam Nevada Clark 44 High Poor — Flood Risk Reduction
Lee Canyon Reservoir Dam Nevada Clark 44 Significant Fair 2010 Recreation
Dant Blvd Detention Dam Nevada Washoe 43 High Fair 1990 Flood Risk Reduction
Jones Canyon Dam Nevada Washoe 43 Low Poor — Irrigation
Chalk Bluff Treatment Plant Phase Ii Dam Nevada Washoe 43 Significant Fair 1996 Other
Pittman Anthem Detention Basin Dam Nevada Clark 42 High Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
Sunrise Mountain Landfill Detention Basin Dam Nevada Clark 42 Low Fair 2012 Flood Risk Reduction
Lone Mountain Detention Basin Dam Nevada Clark 42 High Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
Dorsey Creek Dam Nevada Elko 42 Low Fair 1953 Irrigation
Pioneer Detention Basin Dam Nevada Clark 41 High Fair 2002 Flood Risk Reduction
Iowa Creek Dam Nevada Lander 41 Significant Unsatisfactory — Irrigation
Kingston Canyon Dam Nevada Lander 41 High Poor 1969 Recreation
Rainbow Detention Basin Dam Nevada Clark 41 Significant Fair 2002 Flood Risk Reduction
Mooney Basin Saf Process Pond Dam Nevada White Pine 41 Low Not Rated — Other
Px Ranch Reservoir Dam Nevada Elko 40 Low Fair — Irrigation
Stage Vi Hlp Contingency Pond Dam Nevada Pershing 40 Low Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Bull Run Dam Nevada Elko 40 Low Poor 1955 Irrigation
Black Mountain Detention Basin Dam Nevada Clark 40 High Fair 2000 Flood Risk Reduction
Trenton Canyon Overflow Pond Dam Nevada Humboldt 40 Low Fair 1997 Other
R-4 Detention Dam Nevada Clark 39 High Fair 2004 Flood Risk Reduction
Tropicana Detention Basin Dam Nevada Clark 39 High Fair 1999 Flood Risk Reduction
Northeast C-1 Detention Basin Dam Nevada Clark 39 High Fair 2010 Flood Risk Reduction
Lone Mountain-Beltway Detention Basin Dam Nevada Clark 39 High Fair 2019 Flood Risk Reduction

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.