Browse Dams
2,266 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 2,266 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Smith | Alabama | Walker | 300 | High | Satisfactory | 1961 | Hydroelectric |
| Wheeler Dam | Alabama | Lauderdale | 175 | High | Not Available | 1936 | Hydroelectric |
| Walter Bouldin | Alabama | Elmore | 174 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | Hydroelectric |
| Walter F. George Lock and Dam | Alabama | Clay | 171 | High | Not Available | 1962 | Hydroelectric |
| Martin | Alabama | Tallapoosa | 168 | High | Fair | 1926 | Hydroelectric |
| R. L. Harris | Alabama | Randolph | 163 | High | Satisfactory | 1983 | Hydroelectric |
| Miller Steam Plant Ash Pond | Alabama | Jefferson | 158 | Low | Not Rated | 1977 | Other |
| Rattlesnake Dam | Alabama | Walker | 145 | Significant | Not Rated | 1979 | Other |
| Logan Martin | Alabama | St. Clair | 142 | High | Poor | 1964 | Hydroelectric |
| Wilson Dam | Alabama | Lauderdale | 137 | High | Not Available | 1924 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lay | Alabama | Coosa | 130 | High | Satisfactory | 1914 | Hydroelectric |
| Belcher Lumber Company Dam | Alabama | Shelby | 129 | High | Not Rated | 1968 | Recreation |
| Lake Tuscaloosa Dam | Alabama | Tuscaloosa | 125 | High | Not Rated | 1971 | Recreation |
| Jordan | Alabama | Elmore | 125 | High | Satisfactory | 1928 | Hydroelectric |
| Holt Lock and Dam | Alabama | Tuscaloosa | 120 | High | Not Available | 1968 | Navigation |
| Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 1 | Alabama | Talladega | 114 | High | Not Available | 1980 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| John Hollis Bankhead Lock and Dam | Alabama | Tuscaloosa | 111 | High | Not Available | 1975 | Navigation |
| Robert F. Henry Lock and Dam | Alabama | Lowndes | 110 | Significant | Not Available | 1974 | Navigation |
| Strip Mining Impoundment Dam No 1 | Alabama | Walker | 108 | Significant | Not Rated | 1970 | Other |
| Terrapin Creek WS Dam Site 22 | Alabama | Cleburne | 106 | Low | Not Rated | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mitchell | Alabama | Chilton | 106 | High | Fair | 1923 | Hydroelectric |
| H. Neely Henry | Alabama | St. Clair | 104 | High | Satisfactory | 1966 | Hydroelectric |
| Cedar Creek Dam | Alabama | Franklin | 102 | High | Not Available | 1979 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Millers Ferry Lock and Dam | Alabama | Wilcox | 100 | Significant | Not Available | 1970 | Recreation |
| Bayview Lake | Alabama | Jefferson | 100 | High | Not Rated | 1910 | Water Supply |
| Lake Catoma Dam | Alabama | Cullman | 100 | High | Not Rated | 1966 | Recreation |
| Slurry Impoundment #4 | Alabama | Jefferson | 100 | Low | Not Available | — | Water Supply |
| Bessie Mines-#3 Impoundment | Alabama | Jefferson | 100 | Low | Not Rated | 1979 | Other |
| Imp No.1 | Alabama | Jefferson | 100 | Low | Not Rated | — | Tailings |
| Forrest Ingram Dam | Alabama | Cullman | 95 | Significant | Not Rated | 1968 | Recreation |
| Guntersville Dam | Alabama | Marshall | 94 | High | Not Available | 1939 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Sayre Impoundment No 1 | Alabama | Jefferson | 92 | Low | Not Rated | 1979 | Other |
| Choccolocco Creek W/S Dam Site 6 | Alabama | Calhoun | 91 | High | Not Rated | 1977 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Weiss - Highway 411 Dike | Alabama | Cherokee | 90 | High | Satisfactory | 1961 | Hydroelectric |
| Weiss - Spillway Diversion Dam | Alabama | Cherokee | 90 | High | Satisfactory | 1961 | Hydroelectric |
| Little Bear Creek Dam | Alabama | Franklin | 89 | High | Not Available | 1975 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| High Rock Lake - Site 24 | Alabama | Cleburne | 88 | High | Not Rated | 1972 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Yates | Alabama | Elmore | 87 | High | Satisfactory | 1928 | Hydroelectric |
| Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 4 | Alabama | Talladega | 86 | High | Not Available | 1982 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Drummond Lake Dam | Alabama | Jefferson | 86 | High | Not Rated | 1975 | Recreation |
| Weiss - Main Dam | Alabama | Cherokee | 86 | High | Satisfactory | 1961 | Hydroelectric |
| Upper Bear Creek Dam | Alabama | Marion | 85 | High | Not Available | 1978 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Miller Steam Plant Water Storage Pond | Alabama | Jefferson | 82 | Low | Not Rated | 1977 | Water Supply |
| Lake Nicol Dam | Alabama | Tuscaloosa | 82 | Low | Not Rated | 1954 | Water Supply |
| Manor Lake | Alabama | Blount | 80 | High | Not Rated | 1967 | Recreation |
| Impoundment No. 3 | Alabama | Jefferson | 80 | Significant | Not Rated | — | |
| Slurry Impoundment - Johns Washer | Alabama | Jefferson | 80 | Low | Not Rated | 1979 | Other |
| Slurry Impoundment No. 1 | Alabama | Tuscaloosa | 80 | Low | Not Available | — | |
| Claiborne Lock and Dam | Alabama | Monroe | 80 | Significant | Not Available | 1971 | Navigation |
| Cheaha Creek W/S Dam Site 6 | Alabama | Talladega | 79 | High | Not Rated | 1970 | Flood Risk Reduction |
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.