Browse Dams
1,074 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 1,074 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Creek Mps 4 | Kentucky | Fleming | 43 | High | Poor | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Long Run Park Lake Dam | Kentucky | Jefferson | 43 | Significant | Poor | 1968 | Recreation |
| Kentucky River Lock & Dam 13 | Kentucky | Lee | 43 | Low | Fair | 1915 | Navigation |
| William L Shadoan Dam | Kentucky | Ballard | 43 | Low | Not Rated | 1979 | Recreation |
| Chenoa Lake Dam | Kentucky | Bell | 43 | High | Fair | 1953 | Recreation |
| Elk Lake Dam | Kentucky | Owen | 43 | Significant | Poor | 1959 | Recreation |
| Aaron Lyons Dam | Kentucky | Henry | 42 | Low | Not Rated | - | Recreation |
| Upper Green River FRS No 1 | Kentucky | Lincoln | 42 | Low | Fair | 1959 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Morehead Farms Dam | Kentucky | Rowan | 42 | Low | Not Rated | - | Irrigation |
| Ashland Oil Refinery Lake Dam | Kentucky | Boyd | 42 | Significant | Poor | 1959 | Other |
| Milburn Lake | Kentucky | Campbell | 42 | Low | Not Rated | 1972 | Recreation |
| Grassy Gap Branch Fresh Water Impoundment | Kentucky | Martin | 42 | High | Not Available | - | Water Supply |
| Caney Creek FRS 9 | Kentucky | Grayson | 42 | Significant | Fair | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lotus Lake Dam (Upper) | Kentucky | Bullitt | 42 | Significant | Poor | 1965 | Recreation |
| Homestead Lake Dam | Kentucky | Hopkins | 42 | High | Poor | 1940 | Recreation |
| Little Ky River FRS 4 | Kentucky | Henry | 42 | Low | Fair | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Upper Douglas Structure Number 1 | Kentucky | Hardin | 42 | Low | Fair | 1966 | Recreation |
| Porter Reservoir Dam | Kentucky | Taylor | 42 | Low | Not Rated | 1950 | Recreation |
| Hazel Radcliffe Lake | Kentucky | Carter | 42 | Low | Not Rated | 1965 | Recreation |
| Walker Construction Dam | Kentucky | Menifee | 42 | High | Poor | 1967 | Other |
| Winona Reservoir | Kentucky | Powell | 41 | High | Not Rated | 1959 | Water Supply |
| Short Creek FRS 8a | Kentucky | Grayson | 41 | Low | Fair | 1967 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mud River FRS No 3 | Kentucky | Logan | 41 | Low | Fair | 1967 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dewey Dam - Brandykeg Dike | Kentucky | Floyd | 41 | High | Not Available | 1950 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Eagles Nest Dam (Upper) | Kentucky | Pulaski | 41 | Low | Not Rated | 1978 | Recreation |
| Reid Ash Pond | Kentucky | Henderson | 41 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1968 | Other |
| Anderson Farm Lake Dam | Kentucky | Mercer | 41 | Low | Not Rated | 1965 | Recreation |
| Hidden Valley Camp Dam | Kentucky | Bullitt | 40 | High | Fair | 1986 | Recreation |
| Module No. 6 | Kentucky | Whitley | 40 | Low | Not Available | - | Tailings |
| Module No. 7 | Kentucky | Knox | 40 | Low | Not Available | - | Tailings |
| Reynolds Meadows Dam | Kentucky | Oldham | 40 | Significant | Fair | 1955 | Recreation |
| Upper Tradewater FRS No 8 | Kentucky | Christian | 40 | Low | Satisfactory | 1969 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Orville Miller Lake Dam | Kentucky | Edmonson | 40 | Low | Not Rated | 1975 | Recreation |
| Sampson Dam | Kentucky | Jefferson | 40 | Low | Not Rated | 1967 | Recreation |
| Ky River Wma Dam 2 | Kentucky | Henry | 40 | Low | Not Rated | - | Recreation |
| Zachariah Lake Dam | Kentucky | Lee | 40 | High | Poor | 1950 | Other |
| Elkhorn Lake Dam | Kentucky | Letcher | 40 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1912 | Water Supply |
| Caney Creek FRS No 1 | Kentucky | Grayson | 40 | Significant | Fair | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Jim Beam Distillery Dam(New) | Kentucky | Bullitt | 40 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1970 | Other |
| Upper Tradewater FRS No 3 | Kentucky | Christian | 40 | Low | Fair | 1971 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Jesse James Bluffs Dam | Kentucky | Gallatin | 40 | Low | Not Rated | 1979 | Recreation |
| Mud River FRS No 1 | Kentucky | Logan | 40 | Low | Fair | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ryland Lakes Dam No 3 | Kentucky | Kenton | 40 | Low | Poor | 1920 | Recreation |
| Lexington Reservoir 3 Dam | Kentucky | Fayette | 40 | High | Poor | 1902 | Recreation |
| Williamstown Reservoir Dam | Kentucky | Grant | 40 | Significant | Fair | 1947 | Water Supply |
| Corum Dam | Kentucky | Bell | 40 | Low | Fair | 1969 | Recreation |
| Big Muddy Creek FRS No 1 | Kentucky | Butler | 40 | Low | Satisfactory | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Martin County Lake Dam | Kentucky | Martin | 40 | Significant | Poor | 1964 | Recreation |
| Harold Bennett Dam | Kentucky | Boone | 40 | Low | Not Rated | 1967 | Recreation |
| Carr Creek Dam Sediment Dam 1 - Shingle Branch | Kentucky | Knott | 40 | Low | Not Available | 1975 | Other |
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.