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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
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.