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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donaldson FRS No 1a | Kentucky | Caldwell | 37 | Low | Not Rated | 1986 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Metcalfe Cnty Lake Dam | Kentucky | Metcalfe | 37 | Low | Not Rated | 1970 | Recreation |
| Valley Creek FRS 12 | Kentucky | Hardin | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1973 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Kentucky River Lock & Dam 10 | Kentucky | Madison | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1907 | Other |
| Smokey Valley Dam | Kentucky | Carter | 37 | Significant | Poor | 1953 | Recreation |
| Wiser Oil Res No 6 | Kentucky | Lee | 37 | Low | Poor | 1958 | Other |
| Red Horse Lake | Kentucky | Edmonson | 37 | Low | Not Rated | 1954 | Recreation |
| Sanders Spring Reservoir | Kentucky | Hardin | 37 | Low | Fair | 1930 | Recreation |
| Moonbow | Kentucky | Whitley | 37 | Low | Not Rated | 1957 | Water Supply |
| Fauson Lake Dam | Kentucky | Carter | 37 | High | Fair | 1965 | Recreation |
| Tom Wathen Lake | Kentucky | Muhlenberg | 37 | Low | Not Rated | 1955 | Recreation |
| Old Springfield Reservoir Dam | Kentucky | Washington | 36 | High | Satisfactory | 1930 | Water Supply |
| Ky River Lock & Dam 5 | Kentucky | Woodford | 36 | Low | Fair | 1844 | Recreation |
| Wiser Oil Res No 3 | Kentucky | Lee | 36 | Low | Not Rated | 1950 | Other |
| Upper Berea Reservoir Dam | Kentucky | Madison | 36 | Low | Poor | 1940 | Water Supply |
| Hardinsburg FFA Camp Lake Dam | Kentucky | Breckinridge | 36 | Significant | Poor | 1963 | Recreation |
| Corum Dam Ii | Kentucky | Bell | 36 | Low | Fair | 1957 | Recreation |
| Kentucky River Lock & Dam 9 | Kentucky | Jessamine | 36 | High | Fair | 1907 | Navigation |
| Simpson County Fish & Game Club Dam | Kentucky | Simpson | 36 | Low | Poor | 1960 | Recreation |
| Logan Lake Dam | Kentucky | Jefferson | 36 | Low | Not Rated | 1976 | Recreation |
| East Fork Pond River FRS No 8 | Kentucky | Christian | 36 | Low | Not Rated | 1966 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Fox Creek FRS No 1 | Kentucky | Fleming | 36 | Low | Not Rated | 1972 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Red Lick Creek FRS 12 | Kentucky | Madison | 36 | High | Poor | 1975 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Otter Lake Dam No 2 | Kentucky | Hopkins | 35 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1979 | Recreation |
| Jinx Lake Dam | Kentucky | Hancock | 35 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Independence Towne Centre Dam | Kentucky | Kenton | 35 | Low | Fair | 1997 | Other |
| Hancock Cnty Fish & Game Dam | Kentucky | Hancock | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1960 | Recreation |
| Kentucky River Lock and Dam 1 | Kentucky | Carroll | 35 | Low | Fair | 1839 | Navigation |
| Upper County Squire Dam | Kentucky | Kenton | 35 | High | Poor | 1996 | Recreation |
| Plum Creek FRS No 15 | Kentucky | Spencer | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ken Brad | Kentucky | Powell | 35 | Significant | Not Rated | 1955 | Water Supply |
| Bullitt County Sportsmens Club Dam | Kentucky | Bullitt | 35 | High | Poor | 1950 | Recreation |
| Tradewater River Dam | Kentucky | Christian | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1930 | Recreation |
| Mud River FRS No 32 | Kentucky | Logan | 35 | Low | Satisfactory | 1966 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Yelton Lake Dam | Kentucky | Bracken | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1975 | Recreation |
| Wiser Oil Reservoir No 4 | Kentucky | Lee | 35 | Low | Poor | 1950 | Other |
| Heaven Hill Distillery Dam | Kentucky | Nelson | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1950 | Recreation |
| Swan Lake Dam | Kentucky | Hopkins | 35 | Low | Fair | 1974 | Recreation |
| Stearns Reservoir Dam | Kentucky | McCreary | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1920 | Other |
| Lowry Dam | Kentucky | Jefferson | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1968 | Recreation |
| Kentucky National Oil Company Dam | Kentucky | Magoffin | 35 | Low | Poor | 1952 | Other |
| Fordsville Lake Dam | Kentucky | Ohio | 35 | High | Poor | 1963 | Water Supply |
| Bryan Lake Dam | Kentucky | Muhlenberg | 35 | High | Unsatisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Kentucky River Lock & Dam No. 11 | Kentucky | Estill | 35 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1906 | Hydroelectric |
| Bluff Haven Dam | Kentucky | Barren | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1975 | Recreation |
| Pennington Dam | Kentucky | Henry | 35 | Low | Poor | 1965 | Recreation |
| Kington Lake Dam | Kentucky | Hopkins | 35 | High | Fair | 1960 | Recreation |
| Diedrich Lake Dam | Kentucky | Montgomery | 35 | High | Fair | 1998 | Recreation |
| Bluegrass Sportsman Club | Kentucky | Jessamine | 35 | Low | Poor | 1991 | Recreation |
| Jw Gunter Dam | Kentucky | Allen | 35 | Low | Poor | 2002 | 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.