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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.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Clover Leaf Ranch Lake Dam Illinois Bureau 34 Low Not Available 1965 Recreation
Piney Cove Dam Illinois Moultrie 34 Low Not Available 1967 Recreation
Springfield Coal/Industry/Incline Pond 12 Dams Illinois McDonough 34 Low Not Available 1997 Debris Control
Dongola Lake Dam Illinois Union 34 High Not Available 1970 Recreation
Daily Pond Dam Illinois Moultrie 34 Low Not Available 1967 Recreation
Sweeneys Pond Dam Illinois Fulton 34 Low Not Available 1952 Recreation
Langley Pond Dam Illinois Shelby 34 Low Not Available 1968 Recreation
Shoal Creek Structure 14 Dam Illinois Montgomery 34 Low Not Available 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Clayton Reservoir Dam Illinois Adams 34 Low Not Available 1940 Recreation
Freitag Lake Dam Illinois Morgan 34 Low Not Available 1970 Recreation
Sullivan Lake Dam Illinois Fulton 34 Low Not Available 1965 Recreation
Huntington Pointe Dam Illinois Peoria 34 Low Not Available 1993 Recreation
Briney Lake 2 Dam Illinois Schuyler 34 Significant Not Available 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Swint Lake Dam Illinois Henry 34 Significant Not Available 1968 Recreation
Courtoise Lane Dam Illinois Macoupin 34 Low Not Available — Recreation
Lake Carlinville Dam Illinois Macoupin 34 Low Not Available 1938 Recreation
Happy Hollow Lake 2 Dam Illinois Knox 34 Significant Not Available 1965 Recreation
Coulterville Coal/Gateway Mine/Slurry Cell 4 Dam Illinois Randolph 34 Low Not Available 2006 Tailings
Sauk Trail Dam Illinois Will 34 High Not Available 1980 Flood Risk Reduction
Rinco Instrument Corporation Lake Dam Illinois Bond 34 Low Not Available 1968 Recreation
Small Timber Lake Dam Illinois Peoria 34 Low Not Available 1957 Recreation
Mill Creek Structure 6 Dam Illinois Clark 34 Low Not Available 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Irwin Lake Dam Illinois Mercer 34 Low Not Available 1965 Recreation
Springfield Coal/Industry/Pond 31 Dam Illinois McDonough 34 Low Not Available — Debris Control
Crown 3 Mine North Refuse Dam Illinois Montgomery 34 High Not Available 1982 Other
Lake Hillsboro Dam Illinois Montgomery 34 Significant Not Available 1917 Recreation
Underwood Pond Dam Illinois Peoria 34 Low Not Available 1956 Recreation
Waddell Dam Illinois Schuyler 33 Low Not Available 1998 Debris Control
Ferne Clyffe Lake Dam Illinois Johnson 33 Low Not Available 1960 Recreation
Owens Lake Dam Illinois Macoupin 33 High Not Available — Recreation
Coulterville Coal/Gateway Mine/Slurry Cell 1 Dam Illinois Randolph 33 Low Not Available 1977 Other
Standard City Lake Dam Illinois Macoupin 33 Low Not Available 1920 Recreation
West Lake Estates Dam Illinois Monroe 33 Significant Not Available 1986 Recreation
Camp Immanuel Lake Dam Illinois Schuyler 33 Low Not Available 1906 Recreation
Billingsley Pond Dam 3 Illinois Schuyler 33 Low Not Available 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Prairie Coal/Lost Prairie Mine/Slurry Pond 1 Illinois Perry 33 Low Not Available — Other
Woodhaven Lake Dam Illinois Lee 33 Low Not Available 1975 Recreation
Warren Levis Dam Illinois Madison 33 Significant Not Available 1947 Recreation
Lake Walter Scott Dam Illinois Effingham 33 Low Not Available 1967 Recreation
Lutticken South Pond Dam Illinois Tazewell 33 Low Not Available 1962 Recreation
Miller Park Lake Dam Illinois McLean 33 High Not Available 1928 Recreation
Knox County Conservation Club Lake Dam Illinois Knox 33 Low Not Available 1958 Recreation
Darst Pond Dam Illinois Fulton 33 Low Not Available 1955 Recreation
Hohman Lake Dam Illinois Massac 33 Low Not Available 1963 Recreation
Dynegy/ Wood River East Ash Disposal Pond Dam Illinois Madison 33 High Not Available 2005 Tailings
Stonehenge Lake Dam Illinois St. Clair 33 Significant Not Available 2008 Recreation
Fish 'N' Fun Lake Dam Illinois Putnam 33 Low Not Available 1965 Recreation
Izaak Walton Lake Dam Illinois Woodford 33 Low Not Available 1971 Recreation
Carner Lake Dam Illinois Henderson 33 Low Not Available 1965 Recreation
Morrison Lake Dam Illinois Mercer 33 Significant Not Available 1965 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.