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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Capitan | California | San Diego | 237 | High | Poor | 1934 | Water Supply |
| Smith Mountain Combination Pump Storage | Virginia | Pittsylvania | 237 | High | Satisfactory | 1964 | Hydroelectric |
| Cheoah | North Carolina | Graham | 236 | High | Satisfactory | 1919 | Hydroelectric |
| Twelvepole Refuse Impoundment | West Virginia | Mingo | 235 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Smith | Oregon | Linn | 235 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1963 | Hydroelectric |
| Caonillas Dam | Puerto Rico | Jayuya | 235 | High | Satisfactory | 1948 | Hydroelectric |
| Conchas Dam | New Mexico | San Miguel | 235 | High | Not Available | 1940 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| #1 Tailings Pond | Colorado | Eagle | 235 | Significant | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Robinson Tailing Pond #1dam | Colorado | Summit | 235 | High | Not Available | — | Other |
| Howard A. Hanson Dam | Washington | King | 235 | High | Not Available | 1962 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Saluda | South Carolina | Lexington | 234 | High | Satisfactory | 1930 | Hydroelectric |
| Tygart Dam | West Virginia | Taylor | 234 | High | Not Available | 1938 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| L. L. Anderson | California | Placer | 231 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Irrigation |
| Los Vaqueros | California | Contra Costa | 231 | High | Satisfactory | 1997 | Water Supply |
| Buford Dam | Georgia | Gwinnett | 231 | High | Not Available | 1958 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Chief Joseph Dam | Washington | Douglas | 230 | High | Not Available | 1955 | Hydroelectric |
| Raccoon Mountain Dam | Tennessee | Marion | 230 | High | Not Available | 1978 | Hydroelectric |
| Simplot Phosphates Tailings Dam | Utah | Uintah | 230 | Significant | Not Rated | 1973 | |
| Masonry Dam | Washington | King | 230 | High | Satisfactory | 1914 | Hydroelectric |
| Calderwood | Tennessee | Blount | 230 | High | Satisfactory | 1930 | Hydroelectric |
| Chino Mines Tailings Dam No. 7 | New Mexico | Grant | 230 | High | Satisfactory | 1988 | Tailings |
| Horsetooth-Soldier Canyon | Colorado | Larimer | 230 | High | Not Available | 1949 | Irrigation |
| John Day Lock and Dam | Oregon | Klickitat | 230 | High | Not Available | 1968 | Navigation |
| El Vado Dam | New Mexico | Rio Arriba | 230 | High | Not Available | 1935 | Irrigation |
| Peters | California | Marin | 230 | High | Satisfactory | 1954 | Water Supply |
| Pacificorp - Electric Lake | Utah | Emery | 229 | High | Satisfactory | 1974 | Water Supply |
| Trampas Canyon | California | Orange | 229 | High | Satisfactory | 1975 | Other |
| Beaver Dam - Saddle Dike 3 | Arkansas | Carroll | 229 | High | Not Available | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Sanford Dam | Texas | Hutchinson | 228 | High | Not Available | 1965 | Recreation |
| Lower Granite Lock and Dam | Washington | Whitman | 228 | High | Not Available | 1975 | Navigation |
| Ramona | California | San Diego | 228 | High | Satisfactory | 1988 | Water Supply |
| Beaver Dam | Arkansas | Carroll | 228 | High | Not Available | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Rollins | California | Nevada | 228 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Water Supply |
| Pit No. 7 Diversion | California | Shasta | 228 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Hydroelectric |
| Solutia #15 Dam | Tennessee | Maury | 227 | Low | Satisfactory | 1977 | |
| Little Goose Lock and Dam | Washington | Columbia | 226 | High | Not Available | 1970 | Navigation |
| Lower Monumental Lock and Dam | Washington | Franklin | 226 | High | Not Available | 1969 | Navigation |
| 4 West | Arizona | Graham | 226 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Broken Bow Dam | Oklahoma | McCurtain | 225 | High | Not Available | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Broken Bow Dam - Reregulation Dam | Oklahoma | McCurtain | 225 | Low | Not Available | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Indian Valley | California | Lake | 225 | High | Fair | 1975 | Irrigation |
| Silver Basin 1 | Arizona | Graham | 225 | Significant | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Canyon Ferry Dam | Montana | Lewis and Clark | 225 | High | Not Available | 1954 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Horsetooth-Spring Canyon | Colorado | Larimer | 225 | High | Not Available | 1949 | Irrigation |
| New Lake Arrowhead | California | San Bernardino | 225 | High | Satisfactory | 1976 | Water Supply |
| Raystown Dam | Pennsylvania | Huntingdon | 225 | High | Not Available | 1973 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Long Lake | Washington | Stevens | 225 | High | Fair | 1915 | Hydroelectric |
| Big Santa Anita | California | Los Angeles | 225 | High | Satisfactory | 1927 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mormon Flat Dam | Arizona | Maricopa | 224 | High | Not Available | 1926 | Hydroelectric |
| San Joaquin Reservoir | California | Orange | 224 | High | Satisfactory | 1966 | 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.