Browse Dams

748 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 748 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
Stanford Carter Dam Louisiana Beauregard 20 Low Fair 1950 Recreation
Melba Pond No 3 Louisiana De Soto 20 Low Fair 2016 Water Supply
Oliver Goins Dam Louisiana Vernon 20 Low Unsatisfactory 1963 Recreation
Prairie Creek Pond Louisiana Vernon 20 Low Fair 2001 Recreation
Rogers Pond La00103 Louisiana Washington 20 Low Fair 1965 Recreation
Oneal Pond Louisiana Caddo 20 Low Poor 1982 Recreation
Bill Powell Dam No. 1 Louisiana Natchitoches 20 Low Fair 1990 Recreation
Pw West Lake Louisiana Beauregard 20 Low Fair 1947 Water Supply
Whippoorwill Grove Dam Louisiana St. Tammany 20 Low Fair — Recreation
Leadbetter Creek Pond Louisiana Claiborne 20 Low Fair — Recreation
Mccoy Dam No 1 Louisiana Jackson 20 Low Fair 1960 Recreation
Tom Engquist Dam Louisiana East Feliciana 20 Low Fair — Recreation
W. O. Caswell Dam Louisiana Vernon 20 Low Poor 1984 Recreation
Virginia Thacker Dam Louisiana Caddo 20 Low Unsatisfactory 1950 Recreation
Lacy Lake Dam Louisiana Natchitoches 20 Low Unsatisfactory 1953 Water Supply
Crestview Lake No. 2 Louisiana Caddo 20 Low Fair 2019 Water Supply
Egret Pond Louisiana St. Tammany 20 Low Fair 1988 Recreation
Solomon Episcopal Dam Louisiana Tangipahoa 20 Low Satisfactory 1989 Recreation
Francis Creek Lake Louisiana Union 20 Low — 1959 Recreation
Louis Blankenbacker Dam Louisiana Beauregard 20 Low Poor 1950 Recreation
Red Bluff Road No 1 Impoundment Louisiana De Soto 20 Low Poor — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Smith Pond No 3 Louisiana Webster 20 Low Fair 1936 Recreation
Barney Moore Dam Louisiana Caddo 20 Low Fair 1961 Recreation
Port Hudson Lake No 3 Louisiana East Baton Rouge 20 Low Fair — Recreation
Bill Powell Dam No. 2 Louisiana Natchitoches 20 Low Fair 1920 Recreation
Bridges Pond Dam Louisiana De Soto 20 Low Fair 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Albert Waites Dam Louisiana Rapides 20 Low Fair 1960 Recreation
Stewart Impoundment Louisiana Bienville 20 Low Poor 1973 Recreation
Capdeboscq Pond No. 1 Louisiana Tangipahoa 20 Low Not Rated 1969 Recreation
Loch Carden Dam Louisiana St. Tammany 20 Significant Fair 1980 Recreation
Cleco Ash Pond Dam Louisiana De Soto 20 Low Fair 1985 Tailings
Dorothy Knost Dam Louisiana East Feliciana 20 Low Fair — Recreation
Bayou Bonne Idee Lower Dam Louisiana Morehouse 20 Low Fair 1976 Recreation
Dowling Lake #2 Louisiana Lincoln 20 Low Fair 2015 Water Supply
Calbeau Lake Louisiana Beauregard 20 Significant Fair 1964 Recreation
Golson Pond B Louisiana Red River 20 Low Fair 2016 Water Supply
Beusa Freshwater Pond Louisiana De Soto 20 Low Poor 2010
Acadia Power Partners Holding Pond Louisiana Acadia 20 High Fair 2004 Water Supply
Cypress Springs Lake Louisiana Lincoln 20 Low Fair 1965 Recreation
Lemon Lake Louisiana West Feliciana 20 Low Fair 1973 Recreation
Ouchley Pond Louisiana Union 20 Low Fair 1969 Recreation
Ac Skannal No 1 Louisiana Bossier 20 Low Fair 1963 Irrigation
Brazzel Impoundment Louisiana De Soto 20 Significant Fair 2018 Recreation
Douglas Smith Dam Louisiana Bossier 20 Low Fair 1982 Recreation
Huddleston Pond Louisiana Bossier 20 Low Poor — Recreation
Montgomery Interest Impoundment Louisiana Bienville 20 Low Fair 2014 Recreation
Ac Skannal No 3 Louisiana Bossier 20 Low Fair 1964 Recreation
Reedy Pond Louisiana Washington 20 Low Fair 1949 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Brushy Bayou Dam Louisiana Madison 20 Low Fair 1958 Recreation
Garland Scout Dam No. 2 Louisiana De Soto 20 Low Fair 1975 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.