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
Acadia Power Partners Holding Pond Louisiana Acadia 20 High Fair 2004 Water Supply
Pw West Lake Louisiana Beauregard 20 Low Fair 1947 Water Supply
Ajax 2 Lake Louisiana Natchitoches 19 Low Fair 2012 Water Supply
Berry 27 Frac Pond Louisiana Caddo 19 Low Fair 2012 Water Supply
Whittington Pond Louisiana Bossier 19 Low Poor 1947 Recreation
Rand Knotts Dam Louisiana Jackson 19 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Beechgrove Pond Louisiana West Feliciana 19 Low Fair 1967 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Tl James Pond No 3 Louisiana Union 19 Low Fair 1977 Recreation
Kay Thompson Dam Louisiana Caddo 19 Low Fair 1945 Recreation
Rogers Pond Louisiana De Soto 19 Low Not Rated 1938 Recreation
Edgar Cason Pond Louisiana Red River 19 Low Fair 1991 Recreation
Hunsicker-Lava Mountain 14 Frac Pond Louisiana Caddo 19 Low Fair 2012 Water Supply
Richland Lake Louisiana East Feliciana 19 Low Fair 1972 Recreation
Cdo Lake #6 Louisiana Caddo 19 Low Fair 2011 Recreation
Mike Bader Dam No. 2 Louisiana Morehouse 19 Low Fair 2004 Recreation
Fuller Dam Louisiana Caddo 19 Low Satisfactory 1952 Recreation
Pevey Summer Lake Dam Louisiana Caddo 19 Low Fair 1970 Recreation
Bear Creek No 3 Louisiana Allen 19 Low Fair 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
H G Hayes Pond Louisiana Webster 19 Low Not Rated 1956 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Polly Eagan Pond Louisiana St. Tammany 19 Low Satisfactory 1996 Recreation
Westerfield Lake Louisiana East Feliciana 19 Low Fair 1963 Recreation
Sinclair Lake Louisiana West Feliciana 19 High Fair 1973 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Cockerham Lake Louisiana East Feliciana 19 Low Fair 1964 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Pevey Winter Lake Dam Louisiana Caddo 19 Low Fair 2003 Recreation
Carol Pond Dam Louisiana West Feliciana 19 Low Fair — Recreation
Squire Creek Dam Louisiana Lincoln 19 Low Satisfactory 2008 Irrigation
Chatham Lake Dam Louisiana Jackson 19 Significant Fair 1940 Recreation
Bayou Desiard Upper Milhaven Dam Louisiana Ouachita 19 Low Fair 1940 Water Supply
Restoration Park Dam Louisiana Ouachita 18 Significant Fair 2003 Recreation
Lamar Skinner Dam Louisiana Lincoln 18 Low Fair 1977 Recreation
Yvonne Welborn Dam Louisiana Beauregard 18 Low Fair 1982 Recreation
Haynes Lake Louisiana East Feliciana 18 Low Fair 1963 Recreation
Robert Mears Dam Louisiana Union 18 Low Fair 1987 Recreation
Leigh James Pond Louisiana Sabine 18 Low Fair 2018 Recreation
Gray Lake Dam Louisiana Bossier 18 Significant Poor 1986 Recreation
Carden Dam No. 1 Louisiana St. Tammany 18 Low Not Rated 1984 Recreation
Betty Taylor Dam Louisiana Union 18 Low Fair 1970 Recreation
Brushy Lake Louisiana Caldwell 18 Low — 1957 Irrigation
C. J. Bailey Dam Louisiana Vernon 18 Low Fair 1985 Recreation
Spring Creek Lake Dam Louisiana Tangipahoa 18 Low Fair 1938 Recreation
Gladney Pond Dam Louisiana Claiborne 18 Low Poor 1960 Recreation
Douglas Pond Louisiana Lincoln 18 Low Fair 1945 Recreation
Fantasia Fish Farm Pond Louisiana Union 18 Low Fair 1970 Recreation
Marston-Dunn Pond Louisiana Caddo 18 Low Fair 1960 Recreation
Pittman Road Dam Louisiana Claiborne 18 Low Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Sunset Ranch Dam Louisiana Beauregard 18 Low Poor 1930 Recreation
Heiman Lake Louisiana West Feliciana 18 Low Unsatisfactory 1975 Recreation
Bear Creek No 2 Louisiana Allen 18 Significant Fair 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Shrell Dam Louisiana Red River 18 Low Fair 1950 Recreation
Pleasant Grove Lake Louisiana Caddo 18 Low Fair 1951 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.