Browse Dams
509 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 509 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast C-1 Detention Basin Dam | Nevada | Clark | 39 | High | Fair | 2010 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Elko Percolation Pond 1a Dam | Nevada | Elko | 38 | Low | Fair | — | Other |
| Elko Percolation Pond 2b Dam | Nevada | Elko | 38 | Low | Fair | — | Other |
| Bushee Creek Dam | Nevada | Pershing | 38 | Low | Fair | 1979 | Irrigation |
| Elko Percolation Pond 1b Dam | Nevada | Elko | 38 | Low | Fair | — | Other |
| Elko Percolation Pond 2a Dam | Nevada | Elko | 38 | Low | Fair | — | Other |
| North Las Vegas Detention Basin Dam | Nevada | Clark | 38 | High | Fair | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Sugar Cane Springs Dam | Nevada | Washoe | 38 | Low | Poor | — | Irrigation |
| South Side Wash Dam | Nevada | Elko | 38 | High | Fair | 1970 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Elko Effluent South Storage Pond Dam | Nevada | Elko | 38 | High | Fair | — | Other |
| Elko Effluent North Storage Pond Dam | Nevada | Elko | 38 | High | Fair | 1998 | Other |
| Lamoille Road Detention Dam | Nevada | Elko | 37 | High | Poor | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| South Edge East 1 Headworks Detention Basin Dam | Nevada | Clark | 37 | High | Fair | 2008 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Wilson Reservoir Dam | Nevada | Elko | 37 | Low | Fair | 1954 | Irrigation |
| Mud Meadows Dam | Nevada | Humboldt | 37 | Low | Poor | 1961 | Irrigation |
| Fifth Street Wash Dam | Nevada | Elko | 37 | High | Fair | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Spooner Lake Dam | Nevada | Douglas | 37 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Argenta Tailings Dam | Nevada | Lander | 36 | Significant | Poor | 1991 | Tailings |
| Silver Creek Dam | Nevada | White Pine | 36 | High | Fair | 1956 | Irrigation |
| Newmont South Area Solution Pond Dam | Nevada | Eureka | 36 | Low | Fair | 1998 | Other |
| Caselton No 9 Dam | Nevada | Lincoln | 36 | Low | Fair | — | Tailings |
| Boyd Reservoir Dam | Nevada | Elko | 36 | Low | Fair | 1998 | Irrigation |
| Sonora Buckskin Tails Dam | Nevada | Douglas | 36 | Low | Poor | — | Tailings |
| Rawhide Dam | Nevada | Elko | 35 | Low | Fair | 1954 | Irrigation |
| Little High Rock Dam | Nevada | Washoe | 35 | Low | Unsatisfactory | — | Irrigation |
| Palisades 2 Dam | Nevada | Eureka | 35 | Low | Poor | — | Debris Control |
| Captain Johnson Reservoir Dam | Nevada | Washoe | 35 | Low | Poor | 1911 | Irrigation |
| Middle Dam | Nevada | Washoe | 35 | Significant | Unsatisfactory | — | Irrigation |
| Dinner Station Dam | Nevada | Elko | 35 | Significant | Fair | — | Irrigation |
| Little Onion Dam | Nevada | Humboldt | 35 | Significant | Fair | — | Irrigation |
| Abbott Wash Detention Basin Dam | Nevada | Clark | 35 | High | Fair | 2008 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Pittman North Detention Basin Dam | Nevada | Clark | 35 | High | Fair | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Bald Mountain Vantage Process Ponds Dam | Nevada | White Pine | 35 | Low | Not Rated | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Asamera Effluent Storage Dam | Nevada | Storey | 34 | High | Fair | 2001 | Other |
| Caselton No 8 Dam | Nevada | Lincoln | 34 | Low | Fair | 1960 | Tailings |
| Bourne Reservoir Dam | Nevada | Douglas | 34 | High | Fair | 1997 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dake Reservoir Dam | Nevada | Elko | 34 | Significant | Unsatisfactory | — | Irrigation |
| East Valley Pond #1 Dam | Nevada | Elko | 33 | Low | Satisfactory | — | Other |
| South Leach Property Stormwater Pond Dam | Nevada | Eureka | 33 | Low | Fair | — | Other |
| Carson City Golf Course Detention Basin Dam | Nevada | Carson City | 33 | Significant | Fair | — | Debris Control |
| Pulsipher Wash Detention Basin Dam | Nevada | Clark | 32 | High | Fair | 2008 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Hemenway Valley Flood Control Dam | Nevada | Clark | 32 | High | Fair | 1994 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Orchard Detention Basin Dam | Nevada | Clark | 32 | High | Fair | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mohave Gen Sta Dam | Nevada | Clark | 32 | Low | Fair | 1971 | Other |
| Skye Canyon Detention Basin 2 Dam | Nevada | Clark | 32 | High | Fair | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ann Road Detention Basin Dam | Nevada | Clark | 32 | High | Fair | 2007 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Caselton No 4 Dam | Nevada | Lincoln | 32 | Low | Poor | — | Tailings |
| Palisades 3 Dam | Nevada | Eureka | 31 | Low | Poor | — | Debris Control |
| Thousand Creek Dam | Nevada | Humboldt | 31 | Low | Poor | — | Irrigation |
| Standard Gold Event Pond Dam | Nevada | Pershing | 31 | Low | Fair | — | Other |
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.