Browse Dams

1,633 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 1,633 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
Bay Creek Structure 4 Dam Illinois Johnson 36 Low Not Available 1977 Flood Risk Reduction
Willow Wood Lake Dam Illinois St. Clair 36 Low Not Available 2003 Recreation
Camp Bunn Lake Dam Illinois Macoupin 36 Low Not Available 1974 Recreation
Springfield Coal/Industry/Pond 30 Dam Illinois Schuyler 36 Low Not Available — Debris Control
One Horse Gap Illinois Pope 36 Significant Fair 1973 Recreation
Shipman Reservoir Dam Illinois Macoupin 36 Significant Not Available 1967 Water Supply
Lake Ka-Ho 2 Dam Illinois Macoupin 36 Significant Not Available 1955 Recreation
Old Five Lake Dam Illinois Knox 35 Low Not Available 1945 Recreation
Bunker Hill Reservoir 2 Dam Illinois Macoupin 35 Low Not Available 1962 Recreation
River Bluffs Girl Scout Council Dam Illinois Madison 35 Low Not Available 1950 Recreation
Marsh A Dam Illinois Kane 35 Low Not Available 1951 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Coulterville Coal/Gateway Mine/Slurry Cell 2 Dam Illinois Randolph 35 Significant Not Available 1986 Other
Lake of Dreams Dam Illinois Jersey 35 Low Not Available 1992 Recreation
MWRDGC Picinic Lake Dam Illinois Fulton 35 Low Not Available 1940 Other
Staunton Country Club Lake Dam Illinois Macoupin 35 Low Not Available 1922 Recreation
Chautauqua Lake Dam Illinois Jackson 35 High Not Available 1965 Recreation
Island Lake Dam Illinois Kane 35 Low Not Available 1940 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Starved Rock Lock and Dam Illinois LaSalle 35 Significant Not Available 1933 Navigation
Arrowhead Country Club Lake Dam Illinois Peoria 35 Low Not Available 1959 Other
Wildwood Lake Estates Dam Illinois St. Clair 35 Significant Not Available 1982 Irrigation
Crabill Pond Dam Illinois Coles 35 Low Not Available 1974 Recreation
Old Gillespie Lake Dam Illinois Macoupin 35 Low Not Available 1923 Water Supply
Red Hills Lake Dam Illinois Lawrence 35 Significant Not Available 1954 Recreation
Irish Lake Dam Illinois McDonough 35 Low Not Available 1937 Recreation
Pittsfield Dredge Disposal Pond Dam Illinois Pike 35 Low Not Available 1997 Debris Control
West Lake Dam Illinois Kane 35 High Not Available 1951 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Sam Parr Lake Dam Illinois Jasper 35 Significant Not Available 1970 Recreation
Roundhouse Lake Dam Illinois Knox 35 Significant Not Available 1934 Recreation
Lake Shore Drive Pond Dam Illinois Peoria 35 Low Not Available 1969 Recreation
Central Illinois Public Service Company Lake Dam Illinois Effingham 35 Significant Not Available 1930 Water Supply
Ill. Laborers and Contractors Dam Illinois Brown 35 Low Not Available 1977 Other
Mill Creek WS Str 4 Illinois Clark 35 Low Not Available 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Little Galilee Lake Dam Illinois De Witt 35 Low Not Available 1954 Recreation
Lakewood Subdivision Lake 3 Dam Illinois Madison 35 Significant Not Available — Recreation
Sunset Hills Lake 2 Dam Illinois Tazewell 35 High Not Available 1964 Other
Glenview Farms Lake Dam Illinois Peoria 35 Low Not Available 1970 Recreation
Lake Rice Dam Illinois Knox 35 High Not Available 1895 Recreation
Crown 3 Mine North Refuse Extension Dam Illinois Montgomery 35 High Not Available 2000 Other
Waverly City Lake Dam Illinois Morgan 35 Low Not Available 1939 Water Supply
MWRDGC Upper Acid Lake Dam Illinois Fulton 35 Low Not Available 1958 Recreation
Dongola Lake Dam Illinois Union 34 High Not Available 1970 Recreation
Happy Hollow Lake 2 Dam Illinois Knox 34 Significant Not Available 1965 Recreation
Piney Cove Dam Illinois Moultrie 34 Low Not Available 1967 Recreation
Daily Pond Dam Illinois Moultrie 34 Low Not Available 1967 Recreation
Lake Hillsboro Dam Illinois Montgomery 34 Significant Not Available 1917 Recreation
Springfield Coal/Industry/Pond 31 Dam Illinois McDonough 34 Low Not Available — Debris Control
Sauk Trail Dam Illinois Will 34 High Not Available 1980 Flood Risk Reduction
Swint Lake Dam Illinois Henry 34 Significant Not Available 1968 Recreation
Sullivan Lake Dam Illinois Fulton 34 Low Not Available 1965 Recreation
Huntington Pointe Dam Illinois Peoria 34 Low Not Available 1993 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.