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92,766 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 92,766 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Pine | California | Placer | 251 | High | Satisfactory | 1981 | Other |
| Cochiti Dam | New Mexico | Sandoval | 251 | High | Not Available | 1975 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Greers Ferry Dam | Arkansas | Cleburne | 251 | High | Not Available | 1962 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Slab Creek | California | El Dorado | 250 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | Hydroelectric |
| Leer Slurry Cell | West Virginia | Taylor | 250 | High | Not Available | - | Tailings |
| Rampart | Colorado | El Paso | 250 | High | Satisfactory | 1970 | Hydroelectric |
| Big Creek Dam No. 7 | California | Madera | 250 | High | Satisfactory | 1951 | Hydroelectric |
| Britton Branch Refuse Dam | Kentucky | Leslie | 250 | High | Not Available | - | Water Supply |
| Nantahala | North Carolina | Macon | 250 | High | Satisfactory | 1942 | Hydroelectric |
| John W. Flannagan Dam | Virginia | Dickenson | 250 | High | Not Available | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Midas Tailings Storage Facility Ph Iv Dam | Nevada | Elko | 250 | Significant | Fair | 1998 | Tailings |
| Coolidge | Arizona | Gila | 250 | High | Fair | 1931 | Irrigation |
| Erie Basin 2 | Minnesota | St. Louis | 250 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1978 | Tailings |
| Lick Branch Refuse Impoundment | Kentucky | Pike | 250 | High | Not Available | - | Tailings |
| Salies Branch Slurry Impoundment Dam | Virginia | Wise | 250 | Undetermined | Not Rated | - | |
| Cardinal Fly Ash No. 2 Dam | Ohio | Jefferson | 250 | High | Satisfactory | 2014 | Tailings |
| Mayfield | Washington | Lewis | 250 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1963 | Hydroelectric |
| Cedar Springs | California | San Bernardino | 249 | High | Satisfactory | 1971 | Water Supply |
| Mount Morris Dam | New York | Livingston | 249 | High | Not Available | 1952 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Norfork Dam | Arkansas | Baxter | 248 | High | Not Available | 1944 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lost Creek Dam | Utah | Morgan | 248 | High | Not Available | 1966 | Irrigation |
| Ball Mountain Dam | Vermont | Windham | 247 | High | Not Available | 1961 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Browns Run Impoundment | West Virginia | Marshall | 246 | High | Not Available | - | Tailings |
| Miller Cove Slurry Impoundment Dam | Virginia | Lee | 245 | Undetermined | Not Rated | - | |
| Oahe Dam - Fort Yates Flood Protection Project | South Dakota | Sioux | 245 | High | Not Available | 1966 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Pueblo Dam | Colorado | Pueblo | 245 | High | Not Available | 1975 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Morris | California | Los Angeles | 245 | High | Satisfactory | 1935 | Other |
| Labelle Slurry Pond #3 | Pennsylvania | Fayette | 245 | High | Satisfactory | 1958 | Other |
| Arthur R. Bowman Dam | Oregon | Crook | 245 | High | Not Available | 1961 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Hughes Hollow Slurry Impoundment | Pennsylvania | Greene | 245 | High | Satisfactory | - | Other |
| Horsetooth-Dixon Canyon | Colorado | Larimer | 245 | High | Not Available | 1949 | Irrigation |
| Lower Bear Dam | California | Amador | 245 | High | Satisfactory | 1952 | Hydroelectric |
| Pactola Dam | South Dakota | Pennington | 245 | High | Not Available | 1956 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Oahe Dam | South Dakota | Stanley | 245 | High | Not Available | 1966 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Cobble Mountain Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 245 | High | Satisfactory | 1930 | Water Supply |
| Kortes Dam | Wyoming | Carbon | 244 | High | Not Available | 1951 | Hydroelectric |
| Mcelroy Run Dam | West Virginia | Pleasants | 243 | High | Satisfactory | 1978 | Tailings |
| Degray Dam - Saddle Dike | Arkansas | Clark | 243 | High | Not Available | 1969 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Cardinal Fly Ash No. 1 Dam | Ohio | Jefferson | 242 | High | Satisfactory | 1974 | Tailings |
| Applegate Dam | Oregon | Jackson | 242 | High | Not Available | 1980 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| McKays Point Diversion | California | Tuolumne | 242 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1989 | Hydroelectric |
| Twitchell Dam | California | Santa Barbara | 241 | High | Not Available | 1958 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Clifford D. Craig Memorial Dam | Virginia | Roanoke | 241 | High | Fair | - | Water Supply |
| Blakely Mountain Dam | Arkansas | Garland | 240 | High | Not Available | 1953 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Deer Creek Dam | Utah | Wasatch | 240 | High | Not Available | 1941 | Irrigation |
| Anderson | California | Santa Clara | 240 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1950 | Water Supply |
| Stampede Dam | California | Sierra | 239 | High | Not Available | 1970 | Irrigation |
| Mount St. Helens Sediment Retention Structure | Washington | Cowlitz | 239 | High | Not Available | 1988 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Francis E. Walter Dam | Pennsylvania | Luzerne | 239 | High | Not Available | 1961 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| El Capitan | California | San Diego | 237 | High | Poor | 1934 | Water Supply |
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.