Browse Dams

5,385 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 5,385 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
Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam C- 22 Missouri Gentry 24 Low Not Rated 1975 Grade Stabilization
Wellington-Napoleon Watershed Dam N-21 Missouri Lafayette 24 Low Not Rated 1973 Grade Stabilization
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 4 Missouri Sullivan 24 Low Not Rated 1991 Flood Risk Reduction
West Fork Big Creek Dam B-149 Missouri Harrison 24 Low Not Rated 1995 Flood Risk Reduction
Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 38 Missouri Lewis 24 Low Not Rated 1969 Debris Control
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 39 Missouri Sullivan 24 Low Not Rated 1991 Flood Risk Reduction
South Fork Blackwater River Dam F-21 Missouri Johnson 24 Low Not Rated 1965 Grade Stabilization
East Fork Big Creek Dam Z- 12 Missouri Harrison 24 Low Not Rated 1988 Flood Risk Reduction
East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 89 Missouri Harrison 24 Low Not Rated 1984 Flood Risk Reduction
East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 59 Missouri Harrison 24 Low Not Rated 1987 Flood Risk Reduction
E.Br So Fk Blackwater D-22 Missouri Johnson 24 Low Not Rated 1954 Flood Risk Reduction
E.Br So Fk Blackwater E-27 Missouri Johnson 24 Low Not Rated 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
South Fork Blackwater River Dam E-26 Missouri Johnson 24 Low Not Rated 1965 Grade Stabilization
Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam C-27 Missouri Gentry 24 Low Not Rated 1975 Grade Stabilization
East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 48 Missouri Harrison 24 Low Not Rated 1987 Flood Risk Reduction
Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam C-75 Missouri DeKalb 24 Low Not Rated 1973 Grade Stabilization
Reservoir Dam Missouri Howard 23 High Not Rated 1954 Flood Risk Reduction
Hackman Dam Missouri Macon 23 Low Not Rated 1998 Grade Stabilization
Everett Foulk Lake Dam Missouri Jefferson 23 Significant Not Rated 1990 Recreation
Yates Dam Missouri Boone 23 Low Not Rated 1990 Grade Stabilization
Mueller Lake Dam Missouri Gasconade 23 Low Not Rated 1960
Mononame 41 Missouri Iron 23 Low Not Rated 1965 Water Supply
Woodlake Dam Missouri Lincoln 23 High Not Rated 1977 Recreation
Beaver Lake Missouri Butler 23 Low Not Rated 1971 Recreation
Henry Lake Dam Missouri Henry 23 Significant Not Rated 1976 Grade Stabilization
Millam Lake Dam Missouri Henry 23 Significant Not Rated 1974 Grade Stabilization
Ford Lake Dam Missouri Andrew 23 Low Not Rated 1963 Recreation
Bastian Lake Dam Missouri Audrain 23 Low Not Rated 1969 Irrigation
Lake Jeano Dam Missouri Wayne 23 High Not Rated 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Bubbling Springs Dam Missouri Dent 23 High Not Rated 1952 Recreation
Jones Lake Dam Missouri Caldwell 23 Low Not Rated 1978 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Yowell Lake Dam Missouri Mercer 23 High Not Rated 1990 Recreation
Carvers Lake Dam Missouri Franklin 23 Low Not Rated 1953 Recreation
Bowman Lake Dam Missouri Maries 23 High Not Rated 1954 Recreation
Watkin Lake Dam Missouri Livingston 23 High Not Rated 1969 Irrigation
Rex Hill Dam No 5 Missouri Harrison 23 Low Not Rated 1991 Grade Stabilization
Rieffer Lake Dam Missouri Washington 23 Low Not Rated 1957 Recreation
Gruhala Lake Dam Missouri St. Francois 23 High Not Rated 1994 Recreation
Poosey 79-35-05-10 Missouri Livingston 23 Low Not Rated 1990
Pallas Lake Dam Missouri Caldwell 23 Low Not Rated 1894 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Kohler Lake Dam Missouri Cass 23 Low Not Rated 1975 Irrigation
Mehrer Lake Dam Missouri Cass 23 Low Not Rated 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Kennedy Dam Missouri Howell 23 Low Not Rated 1977 Fish and Wildlife Pond
James Lake Dam Missouri Nodaway 23 Low Not Rated 1977 Grade Stabilization
Blanchard Lake Dam Missouri Barton 23 Low Not Rated 1969 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Stephens Lake Dam Missouri Boone 23 High Not Rated 1939 Recreation
Shingleton Lake Dam Missouri Cass 23 Low Not Rated 1971 Fish and Wildlife Pond
The Lost Seven Lake Dam Missouri Perry 23 Low Not Rated 1976 Recreation
Duce Lake Dam Missouri DeKalb 23 High Not Rated 1967 Debris Control
Spring Lake Dam Missouri Cape Girardeau 23 High Not Rated 1970 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.