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
Whites Lake Dam Missouri Stoddard 27 High Not Rated 1971 Recreation
Bantz & Getty Structure Dam Missouri Nodaway 27 Low Not Rated 1960 Grade Stabilization
Kirby Dam Missouri Scotland 27 Low Not Rated 2002 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Geisler Dam Missouri Monroe 27 Low Not Rated 1996 Grade Stabilization
Buckner Dam Missouri Franklin 27 Low Not Rated 1970 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Gentemann Dam Missouri Scotland 27 Low Not Rated 2003 Grade Stabilization
Something Green A Dam Missouri Washington 27 High Not Rated 1974 Recreation
Donald Reeter Dam Missouri Grundy 27 Low Not Rated 1990 Grade Stabilization
Irene Hidritch Missouri Franklin 27 Low Not Rated 2003 Other
Tim Redding Dam Missouri Clark 27 Low Not Rated 2008 Grade Stabilization
Kinnippi Lake Dam Missouri Jefferson 27 High Not Rated 1960 Recreation
John Williams Dam Missouri Adair 27 Low Not Rated 1999 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Roy Lee Carmack Missouri Grundy 27 Low Not Rated 1990 Grade Stabilization
Lavingon Dam Missouri Marion 27 Low Not Rated 1973 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Howard Watson Structure Dam Missouri Nodaway 27 Low Not Rated 1959 Grade Stabilization
Murphey Lake Dam Missouri Maries 27 High Not Rated 1963 Recreation
Shannon Dam Missouri St. Francois 27 Low Not Rated 1977 Recreation
Woodward Lake Dam Missouri Cole 27 Low Not Rated 1966 Recreation
Phillips Lake Dam Missouri Callaway 27 Low Not Rated - Recreation
Minter Dam Missouri Schuyler 27 Low Not Rated 1992 Grade Stabilization
Merrill Lake Dam Missouri Carter 27 Low Not Rated 1957 Recreation
Atwood Lake Dam Missouri Jefferson 27 High Not Rated 1969 Recreation
Staples Lake Dam Missouri Callaway 27 Low Not Rated 1959 Recreation
Knittel Dam #2 Missouri Callaway 27 Low Not Rated 1973 Irrigation
Vogt Lake Dam Missouri Franklin 27 Low Not Rated 1981 Recreation
Gibson Lake Dam Missouri Harrison 27 Significant Not Rated 1985 Other
Wheelgate Lake Dam Missouri Phelps 27 Low Not Rated 1958 Recreation
Williams Lake Dam Missouri Cass 27 Low Not Rated - Other
Trenhaile Lake Dam Missouri Shelby 27 Low Not Rated 1977 Irrigation
Grace and Hawk No 1 Missouri Worth 27 Low Not Rated 1992 Grade Stabilization
Groff Upper Dam Missouri Miller 27 Low Not Rated 1959 Recreation
Sipe Lake Dam Missouri Franklin 27 Low Not Rated 1973 Recreation
Jellystone Park Dam Missouri Crawford 27 High Not Rated 1976 Recreation
Schultz Farms Dam Missouri Gentry 27 Low Not Rated 2000 Grade Stabilization
Wright Lake Dam Missouri Callaway 27 Low Not Rated 1958 Recreation
Hunt Lake Dam Missouri Warren 27 High Not Rated 1974 Recreation
Otahki Lake Dam Missouri Wayne 27 Low Not Rated 1965 Recreation
Gnazzo Dam Missouri Daviess 27 Low Not Rated 1980 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Carpenter Lake Dam Missouri Camden 27 Low Not Rated 1970 Recreation
Lake Tranquil Dam Missouri Jefferson 27 Low Not Rated 1947 Recreation
Shrand Lake Dam Missouri Callaway 27 Low Not Rated - Recreation
Rainbow Lake Dam Missouri Franklin 27 High Not Rated 1954 Recreation
Spring Lake Dam Missouri Washington 27 High Not Rated 1952 Recreation
Scott Lake Dam Missouri Iron 27 High Not Rated 1974 Irrigation
John Cowan Dam Missouri Stoddard 27 Low Not Rated 1980 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Cherokee Dam Missouri Washington 27 High Not Rated 1972 Recreation
Bluestem Lake Dam Missouri Adair 27 Low Not Rated 1994 Grade Stabilization
Taylor Lake Dam Missouri Jefferson 27 Low Not Rated 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Crowder Lake Dam Missouri Mercer 27 Low Not Rated 1977 Grade Stabilization
Evergreen Lakes-Lower Dam Missouri Franklin 27 Low Not Rated 1963 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.