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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamstown Reservoir Dam | Kentucky | Grant | 40 | Significant | Fair | 1947 | Water Supply |
| Upper Tradewater FRS No 8 | Kentucky | Christian | 40 | Low | Satisfactory | 1969 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Elkhorn Lake Dam | Kentucky | Letcher | 40 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1912 | Water Supply |
| Jim Beam Distillery Dam(New) | Kentucky | Bullitt | 40 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1970 | Other |
| Big Muddy Creek FRS No 1 | Kentucky | Butler | 40 | Low | Satisfactory | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Puckett Lake Dam | Kentucky | Estill | 40 | Significant | Poor | 1908 | Recreation |
| Peabody Camp #11 Slurry Iv | Kentucky | Union | 40 | Low | Not Rated | 1976 | Other |
| Orville Miller Lake Dam | Kentucky | Edmonson | 40 | Low | Not Rated | 1975 | Recreation |
| West Fork Pond River FRS No 5 | Kentucky | Christian | 39 | Low | Not Rated | 1972 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| East Fork Pond River FRS No 9 | Kentucky | Muhlenberg | 39 | Low | Satisfactory | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Stanley Reed Dam | Kentucky | Laurel | 39 | Low | Not Rated | 1989 | Recreation |
| Caney Creek FRS No 5 | Kentucky | Grayson | 39 | Significant | Fair | 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 |
| Powell Oil Company Lake | Kentucky | Christian | 39 | Low | Poor | 1960 | Other |
| Shannon Wells Lake Dam | Kentucky | Boyd | 39 | Low | Fair | 2016 | Recreation |
| Melvin Stinson Lake Dam | Kentucky | Todd | 39 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1958 | Recreation |
| Walton Reservoir(Kenton) Dam | Kentucky | Kenton | 39 | Low | Not Rated | 1955 | Recreation |
| New Flemingsburg Reservoir Dam | Kentucky | Fleming | 39 | High | Fair | 1965 | Water Supply |
| Lower County Squire Dam | Kentucky | Kenton | 39 | High | Poor | 1996 | Recreation |
| Plum Creek FRS No 16 | Kentucky | Spencer | 39 | Low | Not Rated | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Smithland Dam | Kentucky | Livingston | 39 | Low | Fair | 1987 | Recreation |
| Upper Green River FRS No 5 | Kentucky | Lincoln | 38 | Low | Satisfactory | 1959 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Hugh L Grundy Farm Dam | Kentucky | Washington | 38 | Low | Not Rated | 1963 | Recreation |
| John Thomas Lake Dam | Kentucky | Anderson | 38 | Low | Not Rated | 2008 | Recreation |
| 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 |
| Wagner & Lamb Oil Field Dam | Kentucky | Estill | 38 | Low | Not Rated | 1950 | Other |
| East Fork Clarks River FRS 28A | Kentucky | Marshall | 38 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1969 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Latonia Race Track Dam | Kentucky | Boone | 38 | Significant | Fair | 1957 | Other |
| Shawnee Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Perimeter Dike | Kentucky | McCracken | 38 | Significant | Not Available | 1957 | Other |
| Ryland Lakes Dam No 1 | Kentucky | Kenton | 38 | Low | Poor | 1959 | Recreation |
| Hanson Oil Company Dam | Kentucky | Hancock | 38 | Low | Not Rated | 1953 | Other |
| East Fork Pond River FRS No 2 | Kentucky | Todd | 38 | Significant | Poor | 1969 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Borders Lake Dam | Kentucky | Lawrence | 38 | Low | Satisfactory | 1971 | Recreation |
| Callahan Lake Dam | Kentucky | Knox | 38 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1971 | Recreation |
| Glenn Hawkins Lake (Upper) | Kentucky | Taylor | 38 | Low | Not Rated | 1955 | Recreation |
| Scuffletown Hollow Dam | Kentucky | Bullitt | 38 | Low | Not Rated | 1950 | Recreation |
| Lexington Reservoir No 4 | Kentucky | Fayette | 38 | High | Fair | 1920 | Water Supply |
| East Fork Pond River FRS No 9a | Kentucky | Muhlenberg | 38 | Low | Not Rated | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Beshear Lake Dam | Kentucky | Caldwell | 38 | Significant | Poor | 1962 | Water Supply |
| English Dam | Kentucky | Oldham | 38 | Low | Fair | 1990 | Irrigation |
| Moonbow | Kentucky | Whitley | 37 | Low | Not Rated | 1957 | Water Supply |
| Ikerd Farms Lake Dam | Kentucky | Pulaski | 37 | Low | Not Rated | 1978 | Recreation |
| Donaldson FRS No 1a | Kentucky | Caldwell | 37 | Low | Not Rated | 1986 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Valley Creek FRS 12 | Kentucky | Hardin | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1973 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Caney Creek FRS 13 | Kentucky | Grayson | 37 | Significant | Fair | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Caney Creek FRS 3 | Kentucky | Grayson | 37 | Low | Fair | 1976 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Metcalfe Cnty Lake Dam | Kentucky | Metcalfe | 37 | Low | Not Rated | 1970 | Recreation |
| Tom Wathen Lake | Kentucky | Muhlenberg | 37 | Low | Not Rated | 1955 | 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.