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5,385 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 5,385 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
Tamarack Dam Missouri Jefferson 29 High Not Rated 1964 Recreation
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 23 Missouri Sullivan 29 Low Not Rated 1990 Flood Risk Reduction
West Fork Big Creek Dam B-128 Missouri Harrison 29 Low Not Rated 2002 Flood Risk Reduction
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 38b Missouri Sullivan 29 Low Not Rated 1999 Flood Risk Reduction
West Fork Big Creek Dam B- 56 Missouri Harrison 29 Low Not Rated 2006 Flood Risk Reduction
Maurice Messbarger Structure Dam Missouri Nodaway 29 Low Not Rated 1968 Grade Stabilization
Young Dam No. 1 Missouri Worth 29 Low Not Rated 1993 Grade Stabilization
William Trunk Lake Dam Missouri Jefferson 29 Significant Not Rated 1990 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Ingells & Ervin Dam Missouri Nodaway 29 Low Not Rated 2001 Grade Stabilization
East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 81 Missouri Harrison 29 Low Not Rated 1984 Flood Risk Reduction
Grassy Creek Watershed Dam G- 40a Missouri Lewis 29 Low Not Rated 2006 Flood Risk Reduction
Niemeyer Dam Missouri Pike 29 Low Not Rated 2002 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Gregory Blvd Dam Missouri Jackson 29 Low Not Rated 1907 Other
Willow Creek Watershed Dam A- 26 Missouri Ray 29 Low Not Rated 1970 Grade Stabilization
Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 3-B Missouri Worth 29 High Not Rated 1962 Grade Stabilization
East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 64 Missouri Harrison 29 Low Not Rated 1986 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Belle-Ann Dam Missouri Warren 29 High Not Rated 1960 Irrigation
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-86 Missouri Sullivan 29 Low Not Rated 1993 Flood Risk Reduction
Langston Dam Missouri Schuyler 29 Low Not Rated 1998 Grade Stabilization
Smith Dam Missouri Linn 29 Low Not Rated 1997 Grade Stabilization
Upper Locust Creek W-120 Missouri Sullivan 29 Low Not Rated 2004 Flood Risk Reduction
Campbell Lake Dam Missouri Johnson 29 Low Not Rated 1976 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam S- 93 Missouri Marion 29 Low Not Rated 2001 Flood Risk Reduction
Timber Ridge LLC Missouri Monroe 29 Low Not Rated 2009 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam S- 85 Missouri Lewis 29 Low Not Rated 1994 Flood Risk Reduction
Jackie Hague Jr Dam Missouri Mercer 29 Low Not Rated 2003 Grade Stabilization
Vandewert Dam Missouri Monroe 29 Low Not Rated 2005 Grade Stabilization
Stevenson Dam Missouri Clark 29 Low Not Rated 1997 Grade Stabilization
Jackson Lake Dam Missouri Douglas 29 Low Not Rated 1974 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Tabo Creek Watershed Dam E-34 Missouri Lafayette 29 Low Not Rated 1968 Grade Stabilization
Kelso Dam Missouri Schuyler 29 Low Not Rated 1992 Grade Stabilization
Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B- 47 Missouri Carroll 29 Low Not Rated 1999 Flood Risk Reduction
Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B- 89 Missouri Carroll 29 Low Not Rated 2006 Flood Risk Reduction
Pieper Lake Dam Missouri Franklin 29 Low Not Rated 1970 Fish and Wildlife Pond
East Lake Dam Missouri Putnam 29 Significant Not Rated 1994 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 96 Missouri Harrison 29 Low Not Rated 1984 Flood Risk Reduction
Hal Reed Dam Missouri Clay 29 Low Not Rated 1977 Irrigation
Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-28 Missouri Lafayette 29 Low Not Rated 1963 Grade Stabilization
Muenks Dam Missouri Osage 29 High Not Rated 1971 Irrigation
Berg Pond Lake Dam Missouri St. Charles 29 Significant Not Rated -
Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 89 Missouri Knox 29 Low Not Rated 1992 Flood Risk Reduction
David Charlick Irr. Res. Missouri Monroe 29 Low Not Rated 1977 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Gwenmil Lake Dam Missouri Jefferson 29 High Not Rated 1957 Recreation
West Fork Big Creek Dam B-130 Missouri Harrison 29 Low Not Rated 1991 Flood Risk Reduction
Elsenraat Lake Dam Missouri Montgomery 29 Low Not Rated 1974 Recreation
East Yellow Creek W- 42 Missouri Linn 29 Low Not Rated 2006 Flood Risk Reduction
Callahan Creek Watershed A-2 Missouri Boone 29 Significant Not Rated 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 81 Missouri Sullivan 29 Low Not Rated 1990 Flood Risk Reduction
East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 52 Missouri Harrison 29 Low Not Rated 1987 Flood Risk Reduction
Diebold Orchards Dam-Sec 14 Missouri Scott 29 Low Not Rated 1972 Debris Control

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.