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.