Browse Dams

513 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 513 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
Northeast C-1 Detention Basin Dam Nevada Clark 39 High Fair 2010 Flood Risk Reduction
North Las Vegas Detention Basin Dam Nevada Clark 38 High Unsatisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
Bushee Creek Dam Nevada Pershing 38 Low Unsatisfactory 1979 Irrigation
Elko Effluent North Storage Pond Dam Nevada Elko 38 High Poor 1998 Other
Elko Effluent South Storage Pond Dam Nevada Elko 38 High Fair - Other
Elko Percolation Pond 2b Dam Nevada Elko 38 Low Fair - Other
Elko Percolation Pond 2a Dam Nevada Elko 38 Low Fair - Other
Elko Percolation Pond 1b Dam Nevada Elko 38 Low Fair - Other
Elko Percolation Pond 1a Dam Nevada Elko 38 Low Fair - Other
Sugar Cane Springs Dam Nevada Washoe 38 Low Poor - Irrigation
South Side Wash Dam Nevada Elko 38 High Fair 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Lamoille Road Detention Dam Nevada Elko 37 High Fair - Flood Risk Reduction
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
Wilson Reservoir Dam Nevada Elko 37 Low Fair 1954 Irrigation
South Edge East 1 Headworks Detention Basin Dam Nevada Clark 37 High Fair 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
Valley Evaporation Pond 3 Nevada Elko 36 Low Fair - Other
Newmont South Area Solution Pond Dam Nevada Eureka 36 Low Fair 1998 Other
Sonora Buckskin Tails Dam Nevada Douglas 36 Low Fair - Tailings
Silver Creek Dam Nevada White Pine 36 High Fair 1956 Irrigation
Argenta Tailings Dam Nevada Lander 36 Significant Poor 1991 Tailings
Caselton No 9 Dam Nevada Lincoln 36 Low Fair - Tailings
Boyd Reservoir Dam Nevada Elko 36 Low Fair 1998 Irrigation
Captain Johnson Reservoir Dam Nevada Washoe 35 Low Poor 1911 Irrigation
Mooney Process Pond Dam Nevada White Pine 35 Low - - Flood Risk Reduction
Bald Mountain Vantage Process Ponds Dam Nevada White Pine 35 Low Fair - Flood Risk Reduction
Palisades 2 Dam Nevada Eureka 35 Low Not Rated - Debris Control
Abbott Wash Detention Basin Dam Nevada Clark 35 High Poor 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
Little High Rock Dam Nevada Washoe 35 Low Unsatisfactory - Irrigation
Little Onion Dam Nevada Humboldt 35 Significant Fair - Irrigation
Dinner Station Dam Nevada Elko 35 Significant Satisfactory - Irrigation
Pittman North Detention Basin Dam Nevada Clark 35 High Fair - Flood Risk Reduction
Rawhide Dam Nevada Elko 35 Low Fair 1954 Irrigation
Middle Dam Nevada Washoe 35 Significant Unsatisfactory - Irrigation
Bourne Reservoir Dam Nevada Douglas 34 High Fair 1997 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Asamera Effluent Storage Dam Nevada Storey 34 High Fair 2001 Other
Caselton No 8 Dam Nevada Lincoln 34 Low Unsatisfactory 1960 Tailings
Dake Reservoir Dam Nevada Elko 34 Significant Unsatisfactory - Irrigation
South Leach Property Stormwater Pond Dam Nevada Eureka 33 Low Fair - Other
East Valley Pond #1 Dam Nevada Elko 33 Low Fair - Other
Carson City Golf Course Detention Basin Dam Nevada Carson City 33 Significant Fair - Debris Control
Ann Road Detention Basin Dam Nevada Clark 32 High Fair 2007 Flood Risk Reduction
Pulsipher Wash Detention Basin Dam Nevada Clark 32 High Fair 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
Skye Canyon Detention Basin 2 Dam Nevada Clark 32 High Fair - Flood Risk Reduction
Caselton No 4 Dam Nevada Lincoln 32 Low Poor - Tailings
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 Poor 1971 Other
Derby Diversion Dam Nevada Washoe 31 Low Not Available 1905 Irrigation

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.