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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peabody Camp #11 Slurry Iv | Kentucky | Union | 40 | Low | Not Rated | 1976 | Other |
| Hidden Valley Camp Dam | Kentucky | Bullitt | 40 | High | Fair | 1986 | Recreation |
| Mud River FRS No 1 | Kentucky | Logan | 40 | Low | Fair | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Upper Tradewater FRS No 3 | Kentucky | Christian | 40 | Low | Fair | 1971 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Elkhorn Lake Dam | Kentucky | Letcher | 40 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1912 | Water Supply |
| Big Muddy Creek FRS No 1 | Kentucky | Butler | 40 | Low | Satisfactory | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Caney Creek FRS No 1 | Kentucky | Grayson | 40 | Significant | Fair | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lexington Reservoir 3 Dam | Kentucky | Fayette | 40 | High | Poor | 1902 | Recreation |
| Caney Creek FRS No 5 | Kentucky | Grayson | 39 | Significant | Fair | 1972 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| West Fork Pond River FRS No 5 | Kentucky | Christian | 39 | Low | Not Rated | 1972 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mallard Point Dam | Kentucky | Scott | 39 | High | Fair | 1985 | Recreation |
| City of Fort Wright Dam | Kentucky | Kenton | 39 | Significant | Fair | 2004 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Smithland Dam | Kentucky | Livingston | 39 | Low | Fair | 1987 | Recreation |
| East Fork Pond River FRS No 9 | Kentucky | Muhlenberg | 39 | Low | Satisfactory | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Powell Oil Company Lake | Kentucky | Christian | 39 | Low | Poor | 1960 | Other |
| Plum Creek FRS No 16 | Kentucky | Spencer | 39 | Low | Not Rated | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Shannon Wells Lake Dam | Kentucky | Boyd | 39 | Low | Fair | 2016 | Recreation |
| Stanley Reed Dam | Kentucky | Laurel | 39 | Low | Not Rated | 1989 | Recreation |
| Melvin Stinson Lake Dam | Kentucky | Todd | 39 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1958 | Recreation |
| New Flemingsburg Reservoir Dam | Kentucky | Fleming | 39 | High | Fair | 1965 | Water Supply |
| Walton Reservoir(Kenton) Dam | Kentucky | Kenton | 39 | Low | Not Rated | 1955 | Recreation |
| Lower County Squire Dam | Kentucky | Kenton | 39 | High | Poor | 1996 | Recreation |
| Latonia Race Track Dam | Kentucky | Boone | 38 | Significant | Fair | 1957 | Other |
| Glenn Hawkins Lake (Upper) | Kentucky | Taylor | 38 | Low | Not Rated | 1955 | Recreation |
| East Fork Pond River FRS No 9a | Kentucky | Muhlenberg | 38 | Low | Not Rated | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Callahan Lake Dam | Kentucky | Knox | 38 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1971 | Recreation |
| Shawnee Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Perimeter Dike | Kentucky | McCracken | 38 | Significant | Not Available | 1957 | Other |
| Lexington Reservoir No 4 | Kentucky | Fayette | 38 | High | Fair | 1920 | Water Supply |
| Mud River FRS 13 | Kentucky | Todd | 38 | Low | Fair | 1961 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Caney Creek FRS 7 | Kentucky | Grayson | 38 | Significant | Fair | 1978 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| East Fork Clarks River FRS 28A | Kentucky | Marshall | 38 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1969 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Wagner & Lamb Oil Field Dam | Kentucky | Estill | 38 | Low | Not Rated | 1950 | Other |
| Hugh L Grundy Farm Dam | Kentucky | Washington | 38 | Low | Poor | 1963 | Recreation |
| Borders Lake Dam | Kentucky | Lawrence | 38 | Low | Satisfactory | 1971 | Recreation |
| East Fork Pond River FRS No 2 | Kentucky | Todd | 38 | Significant | Poor | 1969 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ryland Lakes Dam No 1 | Kentucky | Kenton | 38 | Low | Poor | 1959 | Recreation |
| Upper Green River FRS No 5 | Kentucky | Lincoln | 38 | Low | Satisfactory | 1959 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| John Thomas Lake Dam | Kentucky | Anderson | 38 | Low | Not Rated | 2008 | Recreation |
| Scuffletown Hollow Dam | Kentucky | Bullitt | 38 | Low | Not Rated | 1950 | Recreation |
| English Dam | Kentucky | Oldham | 38 | Low | Fair | 1990 | Irrigation |
| Hanson Oil Company Dam | Kentucky | Hancock | 38 | Low | Not Rated | 1953 | Other |
| Beshear Lake Dam | Kentucky | Caldwell | 38 | Significant | Poor | 1962 | Water Supply |
| Kentucky River Lock & Dam 10 | Kentucky | Madison | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1907 | Other |
| West Fork Pond River FRS No 2 | Kentucky | Christian | 37 | Low | Not Rated | 1967 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Red Horse Lake | Kentucky | Edmonson | 37 | Low | Not Rated | 1954 | Recreation |
| Metcalfe Cnty Lake Dam | Kentucky | Metcalfe | 37 | Low | Not Rated | 1970 | Recreation |
| Tom Wathen Lake | Kentucky | Muhlenberg | 37 | Low | Not Rated | 1955 | Recreation |
| Wiser Oil Res No 6 | Kentucky | Lee | 37 | Low | Poor | 1958 | Other |
| Caney Creek FRS 3 | Kentucky | Grayson | 37 | Low | Fair | 1976 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Caney Creek FRS 13 | Kentucky | Grayson | 37 | Significant | Fair | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
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.