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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Aurora Towne Centre Basin D Dam | Illinois | Kane | 9 | Low | Not Available | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Brookdale Dam | Illinois | McHenry | 8 | Significant | Not Available | — | Recreation |
| Carpentersville Dam | Illinois | Kane | 8 | Low | Not Available | 1916 | Recreation |
| Wynstone Boulevard Dam | Illinois | Will | 8 | Low | Not Available | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Pond 2a Dam | Illinois | Lake | 8 | Low | Not Available | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Keene Lake Dam | Illinois | Cook | 8 | Low | Not Available | 1944 | Recreation |
| Country Commons Park Basin Dam | Illinois | DuPage | 8 | High | Not Available | 2004 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Arboretum of South Barrington Dam | Illinois | Cook | 8 | Low | Not Available | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Streamwood Golf Course Dam | Illinois | Cook | 8 | Low | Not Available | 1989 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Slocum Lake Dam | Illinois | Lake | 8 | Low | Not Available | 1983 | Recreation |
| Lancaster Court Dam | Illinois | Lake | 8 | High | Not Available | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Rice Lake SFWA/Goose Lake Water Control Dam | Illinois | Fulton | 8 | Low | Not Available | — | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Lyle Avenue Dam | Illinois | Kane | 8 | Low | Not Available | 1997 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Woodfield Lakes Dam | Illinois | Cook | 8 | Low | Not Available | 1977 | Recreation |
| Morrison Wwtp Excess Flow Storage Pond Dam | Illinois | Whiteside | 8 | Significant | Not Available | — | Other |
| Lakeview Estates Unit 3 Pond 1 Dam | Illinois | Will | 8 | Low | Not Available | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| North Pointe Lake Dam | Illinois | McLean | 8 | High | Not Available | 1984 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Saganashkee Slough 2 Dam | Illinois | Cook | 8 | Low | Not Available | 1948 | Recreation |
| Rock River Water Reclamation District Excess Flow Basin Dam | Illinois | Winnebago | 8 | High | Not Available | 2016 | Other |
| Van Der Molen Dam | Illinois | DuPage | 8 | Low | Not Available | 1984 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Spring Lake Wetland Unit 1 | Illinois | Tazewell | 8 | Low | Not Available | — | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Grande Park Subdivision Detention As-7 Dam | Illinois | Kendall | 8 | Low | Not Available | 2004 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Gray Hawk Center Dam | Illinois | Lake | 8 | Significant | Not Available | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Rogenski Lake Dam | Illinois | Madison | 7 | Significant | Not Available | — | Recreation |
| The Grove Dam | Illinois | McLean | 7 | Low | Not Available | 2011 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Glenn Circle West Dam | Illinois | Will | 7 | Low | Not Available | 2003 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Glenn Circle East Dam | Illinois | Will | 7 | Low | Not Available | 2003 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Montgomery Dam | Illinois | Kane | 7 | Significant | Not Available | 1969 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Drumm Farm Weir Dam | Illinois | Will | 7 | Low | Not Available | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Corner Stone Lakes Dam | Illinois | DuPage | 7 | Low | Not Available | 2000 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Maple Brook Estates Dam | Illinois | Will | 7 | Low | Not Available | 1997 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Labuy Lake Dam | Illinois | Cook | 7 | Low | Not Available | — | Recreation |
| Fullersburg Dam | Illinois | DuPage | 7 | Low | Not Available | 1934 | Recreation |
| Rockton | Illinois | Winnebago | 7 | Low | Satisfactory | 1929 | Hydroelectric |
| Aurora - West Dam | Illinois | Kane | 7 | Low | Not Available | 1930 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Charlevoix Drive Dam | Illinois | Will | 7 | Significant | Not Available | 2008 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Churchill Woods Dam | Illinois | DuPage | 7 | Low | Not Available | — | Recreation |
| Fullerton Industrial Park Dam | Illinois | DuPage | 7 | Low | Not Available | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Stratton Lock and Dam | Illinois | McHenry | 7 | Significant | Not Available | 1939 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| International Center South Dam | Illinois | Grundy | 7 | Significant | Not Available | 2004 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Sky Harbor Detention Area A Dam | Illinois | Will | 7 | High | Not Available | 2008 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Rice Lake SFWA/Voorhees Unit Water Control Dam | Illinois | Fulton | 7 | Low | Not Available | — | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Cambridge Lakes Dam | Illinois | Kane | 7 | Low | Not Available | 2007 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Renee Drive Detention Dam | Illinois | Kane | 7 | High | Not Available | 2011 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Albers Lake Dam | Illinois | Clinton | 7 | Significant | Not Available | 2000 | Recreation |
| Thunderbird Lake 1 Dam | Illinois | McHenry | 7 | Low | Not Available | 1965 | Recreation |
| Yellow Head Marsh Dam | Illinois | McHenry | 7 | Low | Not Available | 1990 | Other |
| Churchill Club Subdivision Basin D Dam | Illinois | Kendall | 7 | Low | Not Available | 2004 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Central Alexander County Sewage Treatment Pond Dam | Illinois | Alexander | 7 | Low | Not Available | 1998 | Other |
| Black Tern Marsh Dam | Illinois | McHenry | 7 | Low | Not Available | 1992 | 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.