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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin County Lake Dam | Kentucky | Martin | 40 | Significant | Poor | 1964 | Recreation |
| Harold Bennett Dam | Kentucky | Boone | 40 | Low | Not Rated | 1967 | Recreation |
| Puckett Lake Dam | Kentucky | Estill | 40 | Significant | Poor | 1908 | Recreation |
| Plum Creek FRS 18 | Kentucky | Spencer | 40 | Significant | Fair | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Caney Creek FRS No 1 | Kentucky | Grayson | 40 | Significant | Fair | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Elkhorn Lake Dam | Kentucky | Letcher | 40 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1912 | Water Supply |
| Upper Tradewater FRS No 3 | Kentucky | Christian | 40 | Low | Fair | 1971 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Orville Miller Lake Dam | Kentucky | Edmonson | 40 | Low | Not Rated | 1975 | Recreation |
| New Flemingsburg Reservoir Dam | Kentucky | Fleming | 39 | High | Fair | 1965 | Water Supply |
| East Fork Pond River FRS No 9 | Kentucky | Muhlenberg | 39 | Low | Satisfactory | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| West Fork Pond River FRS No 5 | Kentucky | Christian | 39 | Low | Not Rated | 1972 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Stanley Reed Dam | Kentucky | Laurel | 39 | Low | Not Rated | 1989 | Recreation |
| Mallard Point Dam | Kentucky | Scott | 39 | High | Fair | 1985 | Recreation |
| Plum Creek FRS No 16 | Kentucky | Spencer | 39 | Low | Not Rated | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Powell Oil Company Lake | Kentucky | Christian | 39 | Low | Poor | 1960 | Other |
| Shannon Wells Lake Dam | Kentucky | Boyd | 39 | Low | Fair | 2016 | Recreation |
| Walton Reservoir(Kenton) Dam | Kentucky | Kenton | 39 | Low | Not Rated | 1955 | Recreation |
| City of Fort Wright Dam | Kentucky | Kenton | 39 | Significant | Fair | 2004 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Caney Creek FRS No 5 | Kentucky | Grayson | 39 | Significant | Fair | 1972 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Melvin Stinson Lake Dam | Kentucky | Todd | 39 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1958 | Recreation |
| Lower County Squire Dam | Kentucky | Kenton | 39 | High | Poor | 1996 | Recreation |
| Smithland Dam | Kentucky | Livingston | 39 | Low | Fair | 1987 | Recreation |
| Ryland Lakes Dam No 1 | Kentucky | Kenton | 38 | Low | Poor | 1959 | Recreation |
| Shawnee Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Perimeter Dike | Kentucky | McCracken | 38 | Significant | Not Available | 1957 | Other |
| English Dam | Kentucky | Oldham | 38 | Low | Fair | 1990 | Irrigation |
| East Fork Pond River FRS No 9a | Kentucky | Muhlenberg | 38 | Low | Not Rated | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| East Fork Pond River FRS No 2 | Kentucky | Todd | 38 | Significant | Poor | 1969 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Upper Green River FRS No 5 | Kentucky | Lincoln | 38 | Low | Satisfactory | 1959 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Caney Creek FRS 7 | Kentucky | Grayson | 38 | Significant | Fair | 1978 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Callahan Lake Dam | Kentucky | Knox | 38 | Significant | Poor | 1971 | Recreation |
| Lexington Reservoir No 4 | Kentucky | Fayette | 38 | High | Fair | 1920 | Water Supply |
| Latonia Race Track Dam | Kentucky | Boone | 38 | Significant | Fair | 1957 | Other |
| Wagner & Lamb Oil Field Dam | Kentucky | Estill | 38 | Low | Not Rated | 1950 | Other |
| Glenn Hawkins Lake (Upper) | Kentucky | Taylor | 38 | Low | Not Rated | 1955 | Recreation |
| Borders Lake Dam | Kentucky | Lawrence | 38 | Low | Satisfactory | 1971 | Recreation |
| East Fork Clarks River FRS 28a | Kentucky | Marshall | 38 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1969 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Scuffletown Hollow Dam | Kentucky | Bullitt | 38 | Low | Not Rated | 1950 | Recreation |
| Hugh L Grundy Farm Dam | Kentucky | Washington | 38 | Low | Poor | 1963 | Recreation |
| Mud River FRS 13 | Kentucky | Todd | 38 | Low | Fair | 1961 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| John Thomas Lake Dam | Kentucky | Anderson | 38 | Low | Not Rated | 2008 | Recreation |
| Hanson Oil Company Dam | Kentucky | Hancock | 38 | Low | Not Rated | 1953 | Other |
| Beshear Lake Dam | Kentucky | Caldwell | 38 | Significant | Poor | 1962 | Water Supply |
| Moonbow | Kentucky | Whitley | 37 | Low | Not Rated | 1957 | Water Supply |
| Caney Creek FRS 13 | Kentucky | Grayson | 37 | Significant | Fair | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Donaldson FRS No 1a | Kentucky | Caldwell | 37 | Low | Not Rated | 1986 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Plum Creek FRS No 17 | Kentucky | Spencer | 37 | Significant | Fair | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Valley Creek FRS 12 | Kentucky | Hardin | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1973 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Tom Wathen Lake | Kentucky | Muhlenberg | 37 | Low | Not Rated | 1955 | Recreation |
| Red Horse Lake | Kentucky | Edmonson | 37 | Low | Not Rated | 1954 | Recreation |
| Smokey Valley Dam | Kentucky | Carter | 37 | Significant | Poor | 1953 | 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.