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748 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 748 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
John Sessum No 1 Reservoir Louisiana Sabine 27 Low Poor 2017 Recreation
Woman's Hospital Dam Louisiana East Baton Rouge 27 Low Fair - Water Supply
Lower Caney Louisiana Webster 27 Significant Not Rated 1937 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Bayou Dupont No 4 Louisiana Sabine 27 Significant Poor 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Walker Family Dam (Pd117) Louisiana West Feliciana 27 Low Poor 2010 Recreation
Rice Lake Dam Louisiana Caddo 27 Low Satisfactory 1905 Recreation
Mooreland Lake Louisiana Claiborne 27 Low Fair 1950 Recreation
Fowler Dam Louisiana Lincoln 27 Low Fair 1961 Recreation
Lemac Farm Louisiana De Soto 27 Low Fair 1982 Recreation
Valentine Lake Louisiana Rapides 27 Low Not Rated 1934 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Gary Brown Pond Louisiana Caddo 26 Low - -
Greer Dam Louisiana Sabine 26 Low Fair 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Johnson Pond Louisiana De Soto 26 Low Fair 1930 Recreation
Bert Jones Dam Louisiana Lincoln 26 Low Fair 1978 Recreation
Feliciana Lake Louisiana East Feliciana 26 Significant Fair 1978 Recreation
Northwest Corporate Services Pond Louisiana Caddo 26 Low Satisfactory 1995 Recreation
Atkins Pond Louisiana Lincoln 26 Low Fair 1956 Recreation
Bankston Pond Louisiana Caddo 26 Low Fair 2004 Recreation
Country Club Lake Louisiana Ouachita 26 Low Satisfactory 1933 Recreation
Melba Pond No 1 Louisiana De Soto 26 Low Fair 2016 Recreation
Turtle Rock Lake Louisiana De Soto 26 Low Fair 2020 Water Supply
Register Lake No 4 Louisiana De Soto 26 Low Fair - Recreation
Susan Case Dam Louisiana Grant 26 Low Poor 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Upper Caney Louisiana Webster 26 Low Not Rated 1937 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Melba Pond No 2 Louisiana De Soto 26 Low Fair 2016 Recreation
Arby Williams Dam Louisiana Lincoln 26 Low Fair 1980 Recreation
Loch Mcwilliams Dam Louisiana St. Tammany 26 Significant Fair 1983 Recreation
James Young Dam Louisiana Lincoln 26 Low Fair 1996 Recreation
Braxton Moody Dam No. 3 Louisiana West Feliciana 25 Significant Fair - Recreation
Brazzel Pond Louisiana Lincoln 25 Low Fair 2013 Water Supply
Carmel Lake No. 3 Louisiana De Soto 25 Significant Fair 2011 Water Supply
Cheniere Brake Dam Louisiana Ouachita 25 Low Fair 1943 Recreation
La Tech Farm Pond Louisiana Lincoln 25 Low Fair 1951 Water Supply
Lake Haven Dam Louisiana De Soto 25 Low Fair 1996 Recreation
Impounding Basin No 2 Louisiana Webster 25 Low Poor 1938 Recreation
Cleco Rodemacher Louisiana Rapides 25 Significant Fair 1974 Water Supply
Jameson Lake Dam Louisiana Evangeline 25 Low Fair 1974 Recreation
Kisatchie Lake Dam Louisiana Grant 25 Low Fair 1955 Recreation
James Walker Dam Louisiana Natchitoches 25 Low Fair 1985 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dogwood Park Lake I Louisiana Bossier 25 Low Fair - Recreation
Campbell Lake Louisiana Claiborne 25 Low Fair 1995 Recreation
Sky-Lin Services Reservoir Louisiana Caddo 25 Low Poor 2018 Water Supply
Crane Lake Louisiana St. Tammany 25 Low Fair 1988 Recreation
Pleasant Valley No 3 Louisiana Washington 25 High Fair 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Harmon Lake Dam Louisiana Bossier 25 Low Not Available - Fish and Wildlife Pond
Twin Oaks Pond Louisiana De Soto 25 Low Fair 1960 Recreation
David Gaines Pond Louisiana East Feliciana 25 Low Fair 1996 Recreation
Frank Leach Dam Louisiana Vernon 25 Low Fair 1983 Recreation
Upper Bayou Nezpique No 6 Louisiana Evangeline 25 Significant Fair 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Camp Alabama Dam Louisiana Lincoln 25 Low Fair 1930 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.