Browse Dams

92,628 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 92,628 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
Brule Michigan Iron 79 High Satisfactory 1919 Hydroelectric
Wissota North Saddle Dike Wisconsin Chippewa 79 High Satisfactory 1917 Hydroelectric
Chesbro California Sacramento 79 High Satisfactory 1972 Water Supply
Stanley A. Mahr Reservoir California San Diego 79 High Satisfactory 1981 Water Supply
Cheaha Creek W/S Dam Site 6 Alabama Talladega 79 High Not Rated 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Pinson Gravel Company Dam Missouri Washington 79 High Satisfactory 1973 Tailings
O'Shaughnessy Ohio Delaware 79 High Satisfactory 1924 Water Supply
Rattlesnake Canyon California Orange 79 High Fair 1959 Water Supply
Lake Timberline Dam Missouri St. Francois 79 High Satisfactory 1963 Recreation
Taylorsville Dam Ohio Montgomery 78 High Fair 1922 Flood Risk Reduction
Cabresto Dam New Mexico Taos 78 High Satisfactory 2012 Irrigation
Floodwater Ret Dam Ss-6 Colorado Sedgwick 78 Low Not Rated 1984 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Pat Cleburne Dam Texas Johnson 78 High Fair 1964 Water Supply
Saddle Dam A Georgia Rabun 78 High Satisfactory 1925 Hydroelectric
Meridian Lake Park #1 Colorado Gunnison 78 Significant Fair 1980 Water Supply
Terminal Colorado La Plata 78 High Fair 1982 Hydroelectric
Pena Blanca Arizona Santa Cruz 78 High Fair 1958 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Dos Pueblos California Santa Barbara 78 High Satisfactory 1946 Water Supply
Upper Norton Reservoir Dam Virginia Norton 78 High Satisfactory — Water Supply
Keene Creek Dam Oregon Jackson 78 High Not Available 1959 Hydroelectric
Rye Patch Dam Nevada Pershing 78 High Fair 1936 Irrigation
Lake Casa Blanca Dam Texas Webb 78 High Fair 1946 Irrigation
Desoto Mine Pit & Plant A Dam Missouri Washington 78 High Satisfactory 1980 Tailings
High Prairie Lake Kansas Leavenworth 78 Low — — Recreation
Deer Hollow Lake Dam Missouri Warren 78 High Satisfactory 1972 Recreation
Fool Hollow Arizona Navajo 78 High Poor 1956 Recreation
Ler Van Norman Bypass California Los Angeles 78 Low Satisfactory 1970 Other
Lake George Dam Illinois Rock Island 78 High Not Available 1962 Recreation
Upper Otay California San Diego 78 Low Satisfactory 1901 Water Supply
South Fork No.18 West Virginia Pendleton 78 High Fair 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Pa-485 Pennsylvania Washington 78 High Satisfactory 1977 Flood Risk Reduction
Queens Creek North Carolina Macon 78 High Satisfactory 1949 Hydroelectric
Ponca S Park Dam Nebraska Dixon 78 Low Satisfactory 2003 Other
Deer Canyon Debris Basin California San Bernardino 78 High Satisfactory 1980 Debris Control
Caney Creek Dam Louisiana Jackson 78 High Fair 1986 Recreation
Peterson Lake Colorado Larimer 78 High Satisfactory 1973 Water Supply
Fairchild No. 1 (Upper) Idaho Washington 78 High Fair 1975 Irrigation
Berkeley Lake Dam Georgia Gwinnett 78 High Satisfactory 1948 Recreation
Boyds Corner Dam New York Putnam 78 High Fair 1872 Water Supply
Sodom Dam New York Putnam 78 High Satisfactory 1892 Water Supply
Craig Raw Water Colorado Moffat 78 Significant Satisfactory 1961 Water Supply
Plant Scherer Retention Pond Georgia Monroe 78 Low Not Rated 1980 Other
Mcmurry No. 4 Wyoming Natrona 78 High Satisfactory 2014 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Racola Tailings Dam Missouri Washington 78 High Satisfactory 1953 Tailings
Lockington Dam Ohio Shelby 78 High Fair 1922 Flood Risk Reduction
Muddy Fork Site 4 Arkansas Washington 78 High Fair 1967 Water Supply
Simer Lake Dam Texas Borden 78 Low Not Rated 1973 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lake Trails Dam Missouri St. Louis 78 Significant Satisfactory 1975 Recreation
Double D Ranch Dam Missouri Warren 78 Low Satisfactory 1988 Other
Worster Colorado Larimer 78 Significant Satisfactory 1911 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.