Browse Dams

2,440 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 2,440 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
Campbell Lake Dam South Carolina Chesterfield 16 Low Poor 1930 Recreation
Helen Barnes Herring Dam South Carolina Hampton 16 Low Poor 1957 Recreation
Carraway Pond Dam South Carolina Marlboro 16 Low Not Rated 1956 Recreation
James Cameron Dam 2 South Carolina York 16 Low Poor 1959 Recreation
Hermitage Mill Pond Dam South Carolina Kershaw 16 High Poor 1935 Recreation
James Cameron Dam 1 South Carolina York 16 Low Poor 1959 Recreation
Speigners Pond Dam South Carolina Calhoun 16 High Poor 1958 Recreation
Houck Pond Dam South Carolina Calhoun 16 Significant Fair 1950 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sturm Dam South Carolina Aiken 16 High Poor 1972 Recreation
Vida Polston Dam South Carolina Marlboro 16 Low Poor 1971 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Wa Jones Pond Dam South Carolina Orangeburg 16 Low Poor 1953 Recreation
Willie Rucker Dam South Carolina Calhoun 16 Low Fair 1945 Recreation
Butlers Pond Dam South Carolina Bamberg 16 Low Fair 1975 Recreation
Development Dam South Carolina Chesterfield 16 Low Poor 1962 Recreation
Frank Wardlaw Dam South Carolina McCormick 16 Low Fair 1920 Recreation
Peeples Pond Dam South Carolina Hampton 16 Low Fair 1957 Recreation
Dixon Pond Dam South Carolina Dillon 16 Low — 1953 Recreation
Camp Pee Dee Pond 2 Dam South Carolina Marlboro 16 Low Fair 1959 Recreation
Bh Rutledge Moore Dam South Carolina Jasper 16 Low Poor 1967 Recreation
Bolens Pond Dam South Carolina Barnwell 16 Low Poor 1958 Recreation
Mill Pond Dam South Carolina Jasper 16 Low Poor 1958 Recreation
Wk Chastain Pond Dam South Carolina Calhoun 16 Low — — Recreation
Lucile Wannamaker Dam South Carolina Calhoun 16 Low Fair 1965 Recreation
Mcelmurray Pond Dam South Carolina Aiken 16 High Fair 1968 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lake Bennett Dam South Carolina Florence 16 Significant Fair 1965 Recreation
Oswalds Pond Dam South Carolina Allendale 16 Significant Fair 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Graham Pond Dam South Carolina Kershaw 16 Low Poor 1970 Recreation
Lockhart Dam South Carolina Union 16 Low Satisfactory 1921 Hydroelectric
Lancaster County Waterworks Dam South Carolina Lancaster 16 High Fair 1962 Water Supply
Toy Hyder Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 16 Low Poor — Recreation
James Ramage and Partnership Dam South Carolina Lexington 16 Significant Fair 1960 Recreation
Caw Caw Pond Dam South Carolina Orangeburg 16 Low Poor 1958 Recreation
Lee Business Partnership Dam 1 South Carolina Clarendon 16 Low Poor 1949 Recreation
Granny Peach Association Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 16 Significant Fair 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Robert L Scarborough Dam South Carolina Richland 16 Low Fair 1993 Other
Palmetto Bluff Plantation Dam 1 South Carolina Beaufort 16 Low Fair — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Brown Dam South Carolina Williamsburg 16 Low Poor 1969 Recreation
Julia Dubose Pond Dam South Carolina Aiken 16 Low Poor 1960 Recreation
C. S. Pool J Dam South Carolina Chesterfield 16 Low Poor 1964 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Peter Buyck's House Pond Dam South Carolina Calhoun 16 High Poor 1960 Recreation
Allsbrook Pond Dam South Carolina Horry 16 High Poor 1955 Recreation
Jordan Pond Dam South Carolina Chesterfield 16 Low Poor 1950 Recreation
Harvin Pond Dam South Carolina Clarendon 16 Low Poor 1946 Recreation
SC Electric & Gas Dam South Carolina Orangeburg 16 Low Poor 1952 Recreation
Wildewood Pond Dam 5 South Carolina Richland 15 High Fair 1963 Recreation
Brady Pond Dam South Carolina Calhoun 15 Low Poor 1920 Recreation
Jw King Pond Dam South Carolina Florence 15 Low Poor 1970 Recreation
Johnson Lake Dam South Carolina Aiken 15 Low Poor 1958 Other
Thomas Pellett Dam South Carolina Laurens 15 Low Fair 1974 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Kilgus Dam South Carolina Orangeburg 15 Low Poor — 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.