Browse Dams

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
West Fork Big Creek Dam B-130 Missouri Harrison 29 Low Not Rated 1991 Flood Risk Reduction
West Fork Big Creek Dam B-115 Missouri Harrison 29 Low Not Rated 1993 Flood Risk Reduction
East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 96 Missouri Harrison 29 Low Not Rated 1984 Flood Risk Reduction
Wellington-Napoleon Watershed Dam N-22 Missouri Lafayette 29 Low Not Rated 1973 Grade Stabilization
Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam F-61 Missouri DeKalb 29 Low Not Rated 1975 Grade Stabilization
Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam F-32 Missouri Daviess 29 Low Not Rated 1978 Grade Stabilization
East Fork Big Creek Dam E-100a Missouri Harrison 29 Low Not Rated 1985 Flood Risk Reduction
East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 81 Missouri Harrison 29 Low Not Rated 1984 Flood Risk Reduction
East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 75 Missouri Harrison 29 Low Not Rated 1985 Flood Risk Reduction
E.Br So Fk Blackwater B-19 Missouri Johnson 29 High Not Rated 1956 Flood Risk Reduction
East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 71 Missouri Harrison 29 Low Not Rated 1988 Flood Risk Reduction
Mo No Name Missouri Franklin 28 Low Not Rated 1988 Recreation
Brown's Dam #2 Missouri Atchison 28 Low Not Rated -
Bemear Missouri Sullivan 28 Low Not Rated 1995 Grade Stabilization
John Clark Missouri Mercer 28 Low Not Rated 1995 Grade Stabilization
Leisure Dam Missouri Macon 28 Low Not Rated 1995 Grade Stabilization
A Dam Missouri Sullivan 28 Low Not Rated 1996 Grade Stabilization
Nila Dam Missouri Schuyler 28 Low Not Rated 1995 Grade Stabilization
Melton Dam Missouri Clark 28 Low Not Rated 1995 Grade Stabilization
Schldman Dam Missouri Adair 28 Low Not Rated 1998 Grade Stabilization
Mccreary Dam Missouri Putnam 28 Low Not Rated 1994 Grade Stabilization
Gall Dam Missouri Macon 28 Low Not Rated 1994 Grade Stabilization
Fields Dam Missouri Clark 28 Low Not Rated 1995 Grade Stabilization
Starbuck Dam Missouri Schuyler 28 Low Not Rated 1994 Grade Stabilization
Epperson Dam Missouri Pike 28 Low Not Rated 1994 Grade Stabilization
Ruth Shirley Dam Missouri Carroll 28 Low Not Rated 1994 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Bright Dam Missouri Monroe 28 Low Not Rated 1994 Grade Stabilization
Booth Dam Missouri Grundy 28 Low Not Rated 1988 Grade Stabilization
Pond 4-011 Missouri Howard 28 Low Not Rated -
Feldkamp Dam Missouri Lewis 28 Low Not Rated 2010 Grade Stabilization
David Baker Missouri Harrison 28 Low Not Rated 1999 Grade Stabilization
Vena Clapham Missouri Mercer 28 Low Not Rated 1999 Other
Jones Dam Missouri Sullivan 28 Low Not Rated 1950 Recreation
Bozarth Dam Missouri Lewis 28 Low Not Rated 1996 Grade Stabilization
Moore Lake Dam Missouri Madison 28 Significant Not Rated 1985
Hamlin Dam Missouri Lewis 28 Low Not Rated 1992 Grade Stabilization
East Dam Missouri Daviess 28 Low Not Rated 1962 Debris Control
Basswood Dam Missouri Platte 28 Low Not Rated 1930 Recreation
Whitney Dam Missouri Schuyler 28 Low Not Rated 1991 Grade Stabilization
Rex Gray Dam Missouri Grundy 28 Low Not Rated 1995 Grade Stabilization
Wayne Brand Structure Dam Missouri Nodaway 28 Low Not Rated 1968 Grade Stabilization
John Speck Dam Missouri Grundy 28 Low Not Rated 2000 Grade Stabilization
Lowell Molloy Dam Missouri Grundy 28 Low Not Rated 2000 Grade Stabilization
Maler Dam Missouri Schuyler 28 Low Not Rated 1990 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Sam Stroupe Dam Missouri Howard 28 Low Not Rated 2000 Other
Woodward Lake Dam Missouri Henry 28 Low Not Rated 1968 Grade Stabilization
Mark Steinbecker Missouri Perry 28 Low Not Rated 2002 Debris Control
Okkapassa Dam Missouri Reynolds 28 High Not Rated 1950 Recreation
Payne Dam Missouri Adair 28 Low Not Rated 1999 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Crowder Dam Missouri Grundy 28 Low Not Rated 1941 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.