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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Wathen Lake | Kentucky | Muhlenberg | 37 | Low | Not Rated | 1955 | Recreation |
| 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 |
| Sanders Spring Reservoir | Kentucky | Hardin | 37 | Low | Fair | 1930 | Recreation |
| Fauson Lake Dam | Kentucky | Carter | 37 | High | Fair | 1965 | Recreation |
| Ikerd Farms Lake Dam | Kentucky | Pulaski | 37 | Low | Not Rated | 1978 | Recreation |
| Wiser Oil Res No 6 | Kentucky | Lee | 37 | Low | Poor | 1958 | Other |
| Smokey Valley Dam | Kentucky | Carter | 37 | Significant | Poor | 1953 | Recreation |
| Red Horse Lake | Kentucky | Edmonson | 37 | Low | Not Rated | 1954 | Recreation |
| East Fork Pond River FRS No 8 | Kentucky | Christian | 36 | Low | Not Rated | 1966 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Red Lick Creek FRS 12 | Kentucky | Madison | 36 | High | Poor | 1975 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Simpson County Fish & Game Club Dam | Kentucky | Simpson | 36 | Low | Poor | 1960 | Recreation |
| Fox Creek FRS No 1 | Kentucky | Fleming | 36 | Low | Not Rated | 1972 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Hardinsburg Ffa Camp Lake Dam | Kentucky | Breckinridge | 36 | Significant | Poor | 1963 | Recreation |
| Upper Berea Reservoir Dam | Kentucky | Madison | 36 | Low | Poor | 1940 | Water Supply |
| Corum Dam Ii | Kentucky | Bell | 36 | Low | Fair | 1957 | Recreation |
| Kentucky River Lock & Dam 9 | Kentucky | Jessamine | 36 | High | Fair | 1907 | Navigation |
| 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 |
| Logan Lake Dam | Kentucky | Jefferson | 36 | Low | Not Rated | 1976 | Recreation |
| Old Springfield Reservoir Dam | Kentucky | Washington | 36 | High | Fair | 1930 | Water Supply |
| Stearns Reservoir Dam | Kentucky | McCreary | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1920 | Other |
| Kentucky River Lock and Dam 1 | Kentucky | Carroll | 35 | Low | Fair | 1839 | Navigation |
| Plum Creek FRS No 15 | Kentucky | Spencer | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Upper County Squire Dam | Kentucky | Kenton | 35 | High | Poor | 1996 | Recreation |
| Mud River FRS No 32 | Kentucky | Logan | 35 | Low | Satisfactory | 1966 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Hancock Cnty Fish & Game Dam | Kentucky | Hancock | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1960 | Recreation |
| Kentucky River Lock and Dam No. 11 | Kentucky | Estill | 35 | Significant | Fair | 1906 | Hydroelectric |
| Independence Towne Centre Dam | Kentucky | Kenton | 35 | Low | Fair | 1997 | Other |
| Kentucky National Oil Company Dam | Kentucky | Magoffin | 35 | Low | Poor | 1952 | Other |
| Otter Lake Dam No 2 | Kentucky | Hopkins | 35 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1979 | Recreation |
| Bluegrass Sportsman Club | Kentucky | Jessamine | 35 | Low | Poor | 1991 | Recreation |
| Bullitt County Sportsmens Club Dam | Kentucky | Bullitt | 35 | High | Poor | 1950 | Recreation |
| Heaven Hill Distillery Dam | Kentucky | Nelson | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1950 | Recreation |
| Lowry Dam | Kentucky | Jefferson | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1968 | Recreation |
| Wiser Oil Reservoir No 4 | Kentucky | Lee | 35 | Low | Poor | 1950 | Other |
| Diedrich Lake Dam | Kentucky | Montgomery | 35 | High | Fair | 1998 | Recreation |
| Upper Alexandria Dam | Kentucky | Campbell | 35 | High | Poor | 1930 | Recreation |
| Jw Gunter Dam | Kentucky | Allen | 35 | Low | Poor | 2002 | Recreation |
| Yelton Lake Dam | Kentucky | Bracken | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1975 | Recreation |
| Kington Lake Dam | Kentucky | Hopkins | 35 | High | Fair | 1960 | Recreation |
| Bluff Haven Dam | Kentucky | Barren | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1975 | Recreation |
| Tradewater River Dam | Kentucky | Christian | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1930 | Recreation |
| Swan Lake Dam | Kentucky | Hopkins | 35 | Low | Fair | 1974 | Recreation |
| Pennington Dam | Kentucky | Henry | 35 | Low | Poor | 1965 | Recreation |
| Jinx Lake Dam | Kentucky | Hancock | 35 | Low | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Ken Brad | Kentucky | Powell | 35 | Significant | Not Rated | 1955 | Water Supply |
| Fordsville Lake Dam | Kentucky | Ohio | 35 | High | Poor | 1963 | Water Supply |
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.