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5,385 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 5,385 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.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Sugar Creek Lake Dam Missouri Randolph 49 Low Satisfactory 1957 Water Supply
Fourche Creek #9 Missouri Ripley 49 Low Unsatisfactory 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Tapawingo Lake Dam Missouri St. Louis 49 High Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Lake St. Clair Dam Missouri Franklin 49 High Satisfactory 1970 Recreation
Bass Lake Dam Missouri Lafayette 49 High Satisfactory 1950 Recreation
Fourche Creek #8 Dam Missouri Ripley 49 Low Satisfactory 1990 Flood Risk Reduction
Marshall Lake Dam Missouri Jefferson 49 High Satisfactory 1989 Recreation
Incline Village Lake Dam Missouri St. Charles 48 High Satisfactory 1978 Recreation
Galindo Family Dam Missouri Christian 48 Low Satisfactory - Recreation
Hoover Frankum E-20 Missouri Nodaway 48 Low Satisfactory 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Marian Lake Dam Missouri Warren 48 Low Satisfactory 1966 Recreation
Twehous Lake Dam Missouri Cole 48 High Satisfactory 1973 Recreation
Trimble Lake Dam-East Missouri Callaway 48 High Unsatisfactory 1958 Other
Buck-Doe Run Wtrshed #2 Struc Missouri Clark 48 Significant Satisfactory 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Mcdaniel Lake Dam Missouri Greene 48 Significant Satisfactory 1929 Water Supply
Yarger Lake Dam Missouri Morgan 48 Significant Satisfactory 1973 Recreation
Sexton Lake Dam Missouri Johnson 48 High Satisfactory 1968 Irrigation
Maysville New City Dam Missouri DeKalb 48 High Satisfactory 1995 Water Supply
South Fork Blackwater F-1 Missouri Johnson 48 Significant Satisfactory 1980 Flood Risk Reduction
Binder Community Lake Dam Missouri Cole 48 High Satisfactory 1966 Recreation
Clarence Cannon #1 Dam Missouri Lincoln 48 Low Satisfactory 1977 Flood Risk Reduction
Baudendistel Dam Missouri Franklin 48 High Satisfactory 2000 Recreation
Hammond Lake Dam Missouri Cooper 48 Low Not Rated 1985 Other
Port Hudson Lake Dam Missouri Franklin 48 High Satisfactory 1992 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Richwoods Mine B Dam Missouri Washington 48 High Unsatisfactory 1943 Tailings
Railroad Embankment Dam Missouri Iron 48 Significant Satisfactory 1978 Other
Adams Dairy Parkway Dam Missouri Jackson 48 High Satisfactory 1992 Flood Risk Reduction
Lone Tree Lake Dam Missouri Montgomery 48 High Satisfactory -
Mississippi River Lock and Dam 21 Missouri Adams 48 Significant Not Available 1938 Navigation
William E. Towell Dam Missouri Phelps 48 High Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Unity #1 Dam Missouri Jackson 48 High Satisfactory 1927 Water Supply
Seasons Ridge Golf Course Dam Missouri Camden 48 High Satisfactory 1991 Water Supply
Scott/Colby Lake Dam Missouri Daviess 48 High Not Rated 1994 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mossy Hill Dam Missouri Cedar 48 Low Satisfactory 1971 Recreation
Buck,Doe Run #4 Dam Missouri Lewis 48 Significant Satisfactory 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Old Wolf Dam Missouri Washington 48 High Satisfactory 1979 Tailings
David Peeler Dam Missouri Howard 47 Significant Satisfactory 1999
Wellington Nap C-23 Missouri Lafayette 47 High Satisfactory 1970 Other
Hough Park Dam Missouri Cole 47 High Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Colwil Lake Dam Missouri Shannon 47 Low Satisfactory 1959 Recreation
Whetstone Creek Big Lake Dam Missouri Callaway 47 High Unsatisfactory 1956 Recreation
Lake Forest Dam Missouri Ste. Genevieve 47 High Satisfactory 1970 Recreation
Wellington Nap B-21 Missouri Lafayette 47 Low Satisfactory 1970 Other
Monroe City Dam Missouri Ralls 47 Significant Satisfactory 1967 Water Supply
Lake View Acres Dam Missouri Howard 47 High Satisfactory -
Little Clearwater Lake Dam Missouri Reynolds 47 Low Satisfactory 1948 Flood Risk Reduction
Belcher Branch Lake Dam Missouri Buchanan 47 High Satisfactory 1992 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Viburnum City Lake Dam Missouri Iron 47 High Satisfactory 1959 Other
Caney Basin Dam Missouri Scott 47 High Satisfactory 1910 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake St. Louis Dam Missouri St. Charles 47 High Satisfactory 1973 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.