Browse Dams

1,984 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 1,984 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
Sand Creek Detention Basin No. 6 Colorado El Paso 82 Significant Satisfactory 2014 Flood Risk Reduction
Echo Canyon Colorado Archuleta 82 Significant Fair 1969 Recreation
Woodland Park Colorado El Paso 82 High Fair 1963 Water Supply
Taylor Draw Colorado Rio Blanco 81 High Satisfactory 1984 Hydroelectric
Valmont 'A' Colorado Boulder 80 High Fair 1962 Water Supply
Non Potable Reservoir Dam 4 Colorado El Paso 80 Low Not Available 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Mount Pisgah Colorado Teller 80 High Fair 1911 Irrigation
Indian Wash Det. Colorado Mesa 80 High Fair 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Kettle Creek Diversion Dam Colorado El Paso 80 High Not Available 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Clear Creek Colorado Chaffee 80 High Fair 1910 Water Supply
Skaguay Colorado Teller 79 Significant Fair 1901 Recreation
Meridian Lake Park #1 Colorado Gunnison 78 Significant Fair 1980 Water Supply
Peterson Lake Colorado Larimer 78 High Satisfactory 1973 Water Supply
Floodwater Ret Dam Ss-6 Colorado Sedgwick 78 Low Not Rated 1984 Flood Risk Reduction
Terminal Colorado La Plata 78 High Fair 1982 Hydroelectric
Pitch Wastewater Treatment Colorado Saguache 78 Low Satisfactory 1980 Water Supply
Worster Colorado Larimer 78 Significant Satisfactory 1911 Irrigation
Craig Raw Water Colorado Moffat 78 Significant Satisfactory 1961 Water Supply
Meadow Creek Colorado Garfield 77 High Fair 1958 Recreation
Lake Annella Colorado Conejos 77 Low Not Rated — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Monument Colorado Gunnison 76 High Fair 1889 Irrigation
East Portal Dam Colorado Larimer 76 High Not Available 1947
Spring Creek Colorado Gunnison 76 High Unsatisfactory 1961 Recreation
North Michigan Creek Colorado Jackson 75 Significant Satisfactory 1963 Recreation
Upper Blue Colorado Summit 75 High Satisfactory 1965 Water Supply
McPhee Great Cut Dike Colorado Montezuma 75 High Not Available 1983 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Carter Lake Dam 2 Colorado Larimer 75 High Not Available 1952 Hydroelectric
Barton Porter East Colorado Garfield 75 Significant Fair 1958 Irrigation
Crow Lane No. 1 Colorado Larimer 74 High Satisfactory 2008 Water Supply
Black Lake #1 Colorado Eagle 73 High Satisfactory 1939 Water Supply
Quincy Colorado Arapahoe 73 High Satisfactory 1974 Water Supply
Pinon Canyon Detention Colorado Las Animas 73 High Fair 1954 Flood Risk Reduction
Mason Colorado Teller 73 High Satisfactory 1903 Water Supply
Sheriff Colorado Rio Blanco 72 High Unsatisfactory 1955 Irrigation
Cerro Colorado Montrose 72 High Satisfactory 1966 Water Supply
Lon Hagler Colorado Larimer 71 High Satisfactory 1967 Irrigation
Panhandle Colorado Larimer 71 High Satisfactory 1971 Irrigation
Goose Pasture Tarn Colorado Summit 71 High Unsatisfactory 1965 Recreation
Hanna Ranch Supernatant Colorado El Paso 71 Low Not Rated 1996 Other
Non Potable Reservoir Dam 2 Colorado El Paso 70 High Not Available 1961 Irrigation
Carl Smith Colorado Delta 70 High Fair 2000 Irrigation
Tarryall Colorado Park 70 High Unsatisfactory 1929 Recreation
Olympus Dam Colorado Larimer 70 High Not Available 1949 Hydroelectric
Pinery Colorado Douglas 70 Significant Satisfactory 1970 Water Supply
Granby Dike 2 Colorado Grand 70 High Not Available 1950 Hydroelectric
Mccullough Colorado El Paso 70 Significant Satisfactory 1990 Water Supply
Trout Creek Colorado Chaffee 70 High Not Rated 2001 Irrigation
Silver Lake Colorado Boulder 70 High Fair 1887 Water Supply
June Creek Colorado Eagle 70 Low Not Rated 1980 Water Supply
Big Meadows - Main Dam Colorado Mineral 69 High Satisfactory 1968 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.