Browse Dams
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.
| Name | State | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underwood Pond Dam | Illinois | Peoria | 34 | Low | Not Available | 1956 | Recreation |
| Freitag Lake Dam | Illinois | Morgan | 34 | Low | Not Available | 1970 | Recreation |
| Highland Sportsman Club Lake Dam | Illinois | Madison | 34 | Low | Not Available | 1952 | Recreation |
| Clover Leaf Ranch Lake Dam | Illinois | Bureau | 34 | Low | Not Available | 1965 | Recreation |
| Coulterville Coal/Gateway Mine/Slurry Cell 4 Dam | Illinois | Randolph | 34 | Low | Not Available | 2006 | Tailings |
| Sweeneys Pond Dam | Illinois | Fulton | 34 | Low | Not Available | 1952 | Recreation |
| Langley Pond Dam | Illinois | Shelby | 34 | Low | Not Available | 1968 | Recreation |
| Dongola Lake Dam | Illinois | Union | 34 | High | Not Available | 1970 | Recreation |
| Sauk Trail Dam | Illinois | Will | 34 | High | Not Available | 1980 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Swint Lake Dam | Illinois | Henry | 34 | Significant | Not Available | 1968 | Recreation |
| Sullivan Lake Dam | Illinois | Fulton | 34 | Low | Not Available | 1965 | Recreation |
| Huntington Pointe Dam | Illinois | Peoria | 34 | Low | Not Available | 1993 | Recreation |
| Courtoise Lane Dam | Illinois | Macoupin | 34 | Low | Not Available | — | Recreation |
| Lake Carlinville Dam | Illinois | Macoupin | 34 | Low | Not Available | 1938 | Recreation |
| Mill Creek Structure 6 Dam | Illinois | Clark | 34 | Low | Not Available | 1976 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Springfield Coal/Industry/Incline Pond 12 Dams | Illinois | McDonough | 34 | Low | Not Available | 1997 | Debris Control |
| Mike Mckee Pond Dam | Illinois | Macoupin | 34 | Low | Not Available | 1978 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Rockman Pond Dam 1 | Illinois | Union | 34 | Low | Not Available | 1973 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Augusta Lake Dam | Illinois | Hancock | 34 | Low | Not Available | 1945 | Recreation |
| Shoal Creek Structure 14 Dam | Illinois | Montgomery | 34 | Low | Not Available | 1971 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Daily Pond Dam | Illinois | Moultrie | 34 | Low | Not Available | 1967 | Recreation |
| Austiff Pond Dam | Illinois | Macoupin | 34 | Low | Not Available | 1956 | Recreation |
| Clayton Reservoir Dam | Illinois | Adams | 34 | Low | Not Available | 1940 | Recreation |
| Springfield Coal/Industry/Pond 31 Dam | Illinois | McDonough | 34 | Low | Not Available | — | Debris Control |
| Evergreen Lake Dam | Illinois | Macoupin | 34 | Low | Not Available | 1953 | Recreation |
| Edwards Lake Dam | Illinois | Henry | 34 | Significant | Not Available | 1974 | Recreation |
| Irwin Lake Dam | Illinois | Mercer | 34 | Low | Not Available | 1965 | Recreation |
| Bails Timberline Lake Dam | Illinois | Fayette | 33 | Low | Not Available | 1966 | Recreation |
| Eureka Lake Dam | Illinois | Woodford | 33 | Significant | Not Available | 1942 | Water Supply |
| Alton-Wood River Sportsmens Reservoir Dam | Illinois | Madison | 33 | High | Not Available | 1948 | Recreation |
| Billingsley Pond Dam 3 | Illinois | Schuyler | 33 | Low | Not Available | 1979 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Darst Pond Dam | Illinois | Fulton | 33 | Low | Not Available | 1955 | Recreation |
| Stark Pond Dam | Illinois | Woodford | 33 | Low | Not Available | 1952 | Recreation |
| Hadley Creek 2 Lake Dam | Illinois | Adams | 33 | Low | Not Available | 1959 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Fish 'N' Fun Lake Dam | Illinois | Putnam | 33 | Low | Not Available | 1965 | Recreation |
| Knox County Conservation Club Lake Dam | Illinois | Knox | 33 | Low | Not Available | 1958 | Recreation |
| West Lake Estates Dam | Illinois | Monroe | 33 | Significant | Not Available | 1986 | Recreation |
| Woodhaven Lake Dam | Illinois | Lee | 33 | Low | Not Available | 1975 | Recreation |
| Coulterville Coal/Gateway Mine/Slurry Cell 1 Dam | Illinois | Randolph | 33 | Low | Not Available | 1977 | Other |
| Lake Walter Scott Dam | Illinois | Effingham | 33 | Low | Not Available | 1967 | Recreation |
| Ferne Clyffe Lake Dam | Illinois | Johnson | 33 | Low | Not Available | 1960 | Recreation |
| Miller Park Lake Dam | Illinois | McLean | 33 | High | Not Available | 1928 | Recreation |
| Stonehenge Lake Dam | Illinois | St. Clair | 33 | Significant | Not Available | 2008 | Recreation |
| Prairie Coal/Lost Prairie Mine/Slurry Pond 1 | Illinois | Perry | 33 | Low | Not Available | — | Other |
| Warren Levis Dam | Illinois | Madison | 33 | Significant | Not Available | 1947 | Recreation |
| Carner Lake Dam | Illinois | Henderson | 33 | Low | Not Available | 1965 | Recreation |
| Lake Irene Dam | Illinois | Schuyler | 33 | Low | Not Available | — | Recreation |
| Bass Lake Dam | Illinois | Clark | 33 | Low | Not Available | 1952 | Recreation |
| Dresden Island Lock and Dam | Illinois | Grundy | 33 | Significant | Not Available | 1933 | Navigation |
| Standard City Lake Dam | Illinois | Macoupin | 33 | Low | Not Available | 1920 | 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.