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1,633 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 1,633 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.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Holy Family Villa Lake Dam Illinois Cook 12 Low Not Available 1927 Recreation
International Coal/Viper/Freshwater Impoundment Illinois Logan 12 Low Not Available 1982 Other
Clarified Pond Impound. Structure Illinois Macoupin 11 Low Not Available — Water Supply
Century Trace Lake Dam Illinois Will 11 Low Not Available 2003 Flood Risk Reduction
Eagle Creek Dam Illinois McLean 11 Low Not Available 1994 Flood Risk Reduction
Eagle Creek East Dam Illinois McLean 11 Low Not Available 1998 Flood Risk Reduction
Wold Lake Dam Illinois McHenry 11 Low Not Available 1965 Recreation
Steel Illinois Rock Island 11 Low Not Available 1912 Hydroelectric
Breese Perched Reservoir Dam Illinois Clinton 11 Low Not Available 1990 Water Supply
Cartter Pond Dam Illinois Marion 11 Low Not Available 1965 Recreation
Deer Run Pond K Dam Illinois Will 11 Low Not Available 2002 Water Supply
Schwebel Brothers Dam Illinois St. Clair 11 Low Not Available 1919 Recreation
Elliot Golf Course Dam Illinois Winnebago 11 Significant Not Available 1970 Recreation
Krajec Lake Dam Illinois Edwards 11 Low Not Available 1950 Irrigation
Sunset Hills Lake Dam Illinois Clinton 11 Low Not Available 2007 Recreation
Meacham Grove Main Dam Illinois DuPage 11 High Not Available 1998 Flood Risk Reduction
Bass Lake Dam Illinois Lee 11 Low Not Available 1971 Recreation
Pearl City Lagoon Dam Illinois Stephenson 11 Significant Not Available 1970 Other
Forest Lake Dam Illinois Lake 11 High Not Available 1935 Recreation
Crown 1 Mine Pond Dam Illinois Montgomery 11 Significant Not Available 1951 Recreation
Orchard Lake Galena Boulevard Dam Illinois Kane 11 Low Not Available — Flood Risk Reduction
White Lake Dam Illinois Lake 11 Low Not Available 1964 Recreation
Justamir Association Lake Dam Illinois St. Clair 11 Low Not Available 1931 Recreation
Elkville Country Club Reservoir Dam Illinois Jackson 11 Low Not Available 1947 Recreation
Flying M Ranch Lake Dam Illinois Washington 11 Low Not Available 1963 Recreation
Franciscan Prairie Pointe Dam Illinois Peoria 11 High Not Available — Flood Risk Reduction
Joliet Junior College Lake Dam Illinois Will 11 Significant Not Available 1980 Recreation
Cedar Glen Unit 2 Dam Illinois Will 11 Low Not Available 1985 Flood Risk Reduction
Clay City Side Channel Reservoir Dam Illinois Clay 11 Significant Not Available 1998 Other
Techny Reservoir Dam Illinois Cook 11 Significant Not Available 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Pittsfield Sediment Trap Dam Illinois Pike 11 Low Not Available 1997 Debris Control
Northbridge Subdivision Lake Dam Illinois McLean 11 Low Not Available 1999 Flood Risk Reduction
Bethany Road Detention Pond Dam Illinois DeKalb 11 High Not Available — Flood Risk Reduction
Springfield Coal/Orient 3/Clar Pond Saddle Dam Illinois Jefferson 11 Low Not Available 1985 Other
248th Avenue Dam Illinois Will 10 Low Not Available 2003 Flood Risk Reduction
Millenium Parkway Dam Illinois Will 10 Low Not Available 2003 Flood Risk Reduction
Dennis Russell Dam Illinois Knox 10 Low Not Available 1970 Recreation
Belvidere Dam Illinois Boone 10 Low Not Available 1865 Other
Pinnacle Pond 1 Dam Illinois Will 10 Low Not Available 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
Sabic Basins Dam Illinois LaSalle 10 Significant Not Available 1960 Other
Horseshoe Lake Dam Illinois Alexander 10 Low Not Available 1950 Recreation
Mermet Dam Illinois Massac 10 Low Not Available 1950 Recreation
Crossings Bike Path Dam Illinois Will 10 Low Not Available — Flood Risk Reduction
Gaskin Lake Dam Illinois Clay 10 Low Not Available 1957 Recreation
Newlin Lake Dam Illinois Crawford 10 Low Not Available 1966 Recreation
Premium Outlets Boulevard Dam Illinois Kane 10 Low Not Available — Flood Risk Reduction
Duck Creek Bottom Ash Pond Dam Illinois Fulton 10 Significant Not Available — Other
Old Plank Park Basin Dam Illinois DuPage 10 Low Not Available — Flood Risk Reduction
Grasslands Basin Dam Illinois Cook 10 High Not Available — Flood Risk Reduction
Barkhausen Refuge Dam Illinois Mason 10 Low Not Available — Fish and Wildlife Pond

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.