Browse Dams
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.
| 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.