Browse Dams
92,628 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 92,628 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Dam | West Virginia | Braxton | 210 | High | Not Available | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Stewart Mountain Dam | Arizona | Maricopa | 210 | High | Not Available | 1930 | Hydroelectric |
| New Hogan Dam | California | Calaveras | 210 | High | Not Available | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Williams Fork Main | Colorado | Grand | 209 | High | Satisfactory | 1959 | Water Supply |
| Quail Creek | Utah | Washington | 209 | High | Satisfactory | 1984 | Irrigation |
| Oxbow | Idaho | Adams | 209 | High | Fair | 1961 | Hydroelectric |
| Walters | North Carolina | Haywood | 208 | High | Satisfactory | 1929 | Hydroelectric |
| Red Dog Tailings Main Dam | Alaska | Northwest Arctic Borough | 208 | High | Satisfactory | 1993 | Tailings |
| Anchor Dam | Wyoming | Hot Springs | 208 | High | Not Available | 1960 | Irrigation |
| James J. Lenihan | California | Santa Clara | 208 | High | Fair | 1953 | Water Supply |
| Ice Harbor Lock and Dam | Washington | Walla Walla | 208 | High | Not Available | 1962 | Navigation |
| Greybull Valley (1st Enl.) | Wyoming | Park | 207 | High | Fair | 2000 | Irrigation |
| North Fork | Oregon | Clackamas | 207 | High | Satisfactory | 1958 | Hydroelectric |
| Kentucky Dam | Kentucky | Livingston | 206 | High | Not Available | 1944 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Wanapum | Washington | Kittitas | 206 | High | Fair | 1965 | Hydroelectric |
| Taylor Park Dam | Colorado | Gunnison | 206 | High | Not Available | 1937 | Irrigation |
| Tulloch | California | Calaveras | 205 | High | Satisfactory | 1958 | Hydroelectric |
| Fall Creek Dam | Oregon | Lane | 205 | High | Not Available | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| William H. Harsha Dam | Ohio | Clermont | 205 | High | Not Available | 1973 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Brushy Creek Tailings | Missouri | Reynolds | 205 | High | Satisfactory | 1970 | Tailings |
| Big Bend Dam | South Dakota | Lyman | 205 | High | Not Available | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Jackson Meadows | California | Nevada | 205 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Water Supply |
| Swift (Pondera) | Montana | Pondera | 205 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | Irrigation |
| Hartwell Dam | Georgia | Hart | 204 | High | Not Available | 1962 | Hydroelectric |
| Pelton | Oregon | Jefferson | 204 | High | Satisfactory | 1957 | Hydroelectric |
| Fairfield Dam B (Main Dam) | South Carolina | Fairfield | 204 | High | Satisfactory | 1977 | Hydroelectric |
| Emigrant Dam | Oregon | Jackson | 204 | High | Not Available | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Downsville Dam | New York | Delaware | 204 | High | Satisfactory | 1954 | Water Supply |
| Ralston | Colorado | Jefferson | 204 | High | Satisfactory | 1937 | Water Supply |
| Lake Loveland | California | San Diego | 203 | High | Satisfactory | 1945 | Water Supply |
| Camp Far West | California | Yuba | 203 | High | Fair | 1963 | Irrigation |
| Holz Dam | West Virginia | Kanawha | 203 | High | Satisfactory | 1972 | Tailings |
| Trinidad Dam | Colorado | Las Animas | 203 | High | Not Available | 1976 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Douglas Dam | Tennessee | Sevier | 202 | High | Not Available | 1943 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Cedar Bluff Dam | Kansas | Trego | 202 | High | Not Available | 1951 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Horseshoe Dam | Arizona | Maricopa | 202 | High | Not Available | 1946 | Irrigation |
| San Antonio | California | Monterey | 202 | High | Fair | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Garzas Dam | Puerto Rico | Adjuntas | 201 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1943 | Hydroelectric |
| Fletcher Tailings Dam | Missouri | Reynolds | 201 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1965 | Tailings |
| Davis Dam | Arizona | Mohave | 200 | High | Not Available | 1950 | Hydroelectric |
| O'Sullivan Dam | Washington | Grant | 200 | High | Not Available | 1949 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Stillhouse Hollow Dam - Dike | Texas | Bell | 200 | High | Not Available | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Chet Harritt | California | San Diego | 200 | High | Satisfactory | 1962 | Water Supply |
| Elderberry Forebay | California | Los Angeles | 200 | Low | Satisfactory | 1972 | Water Supply |
| Mojave River Dam | California | San Bernardino | 200 | High | Not Available | 1971 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| The Dalles Lock and Dam | Oregon | Klickitat | 200 | High | Not Available | 1957 | Navigation |
| Cornwall Tailings | Pennsylvania | Lebanon | 200 | High | Fair | 1961 | Tailings |
| Mojave River Dam - Saddle Dike 1 | California | San Bernardino | 200 | High | Not Available | 1971 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Development No. 1 Dam | Oregon | Multnomah | 200 | High | Fair | 1929 | Water Supply |
| Barrick Goldstrike Tsf 3 Dam | Nevada | Eureka | 200 | High | Not Rated | 2016 | Tailings |
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.