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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
Table Rock Dam Missouri Taney 260 High Not Available 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Brushy Creek Tailings Missouri Reynolds 205 High Satisfactory 1970 Tailings
Fletcher Tailings Dam Missouri Reynolds 201 High Unsatisfactory 1965 Tailings
Clarence Cannon Dam Missouri Ralls 188 High Not Available 1983 Flood Risk Reduction
New Viburnum Tailings Dam Missouri Iron 170 High Satisfactory 1981 Other
Clearwater Dam Missouri Wayne 155 High Not Available 1942 Flood Risk Reduction
Pomme De Terre Dam Missouri Hickory 155 High Not Available 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Stockton Dam Missouri Cedar 153 High Not Available 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Pea Ridge Tailings Dam Missouri Washington 150 High Satisfactory 1980 Tailings
Bagnell Missouri Miller 148 High Satisfactory 1931 Hydroelectric
Buick Tailings Dam Missouri Reynolds 147 High Satisfactory 1981 Tailings
South Old Quarry Hollow Dam Missouri Ste. Genevieve 141 Low Satisfactory — Other
Goose Creek Lake Dam Missouri Ste. Genevieve 139 High Satisfactory 1986 Recreation
Magmont Tailings Dam Missouri Iron 135 High Satisfactory 1979 Tailings
St. Joe State Park Dam Missouri St. Francois 134 High Satisfactory 1965 Tailings
Westfork Main Dam Missouri Reynolds 132 High Satisfactory 1992 Tailings
Sweetwater Tailings Dam Missouri Reynolds 130 High Satisfactory 1980 Tailings
Taum Sauk Ps Upper Missouri Reynolds 125 High Satisfactory 1963 Hydroelectric
Longview Dam Missouri Jackson 125 High Not Available 1985 Flood Risk Reduction
Alpine Lake Dam Missouri Warren 118 High Satisfactory 2000 Recreation
Eshbaugh-Martin Dam Missouri Washington 115 High Satisfactory 1968 Tailings
Old Viburnum Tailings Dam #1 Missouri Iron 115 High Satisfactory 1968 Tailings
Westfork Southeast Dam Missouri Reynolds 115 High Satisfactory 1992 Tailings
Wappapello Dam Missouri Wayne 114 High Not Available 1941 Flood Risk Reduction
Wappapello Dam - Saddle Dike 2 Missouri Wayne 114 Significant Not Available 1941 Flood Risk Reduction
Wappapello Dam - Saddle Dike 3 Missouri Wayne 114 Significant Not Available 1941 Flood Risk Reduction
Wappapello Dam - Saddle Dike 1 Missouri Wayne 114 Significant Not Available 1941 Flood Risk Reduction
Council Bluff Dam Missouri Iron 112 High Satisfactory 1981 Recreation
Dresser No.4 Dam Missouri Washington 105 High Not Rated 1975 Tailings
Smithville Dam Missouri Clay 105 High Not Available 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Fellows Lake Dam Missouri Greene 102 High Satisfactory 1955 Water Supply
Dresser No. 10 Dam Missouri Jefferson 100 High Satisfactory 1974 Other
National Lead Industries Dam Missouri Washington 99 High Satisfactory 1959 Tailings
Harry S. Truman Dam Missouri Benton 98 High Not Available 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Harry S. Truman Dam - Sterett Creek Dike Missouri Benton 98 High Not Available 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Cadet Mine Tailings Dam Missouri Washington 97 High Satisfactory 1978 Tailings
Lac Capri Dam Missouri St. Francois 97 High Satisfactory 1972 Recreation
Mineral Point #2 Missouri Washington 95 High Satisfactory 1963 Tailings
Riss Lake Dam Missouri Platte 93 High Satisfactory 1953 Recreation
Dresser No. 11 Missouri Jefferson 90 High Satisfactory 1975 Tailings
New Melle Quarry Missouri St. Charles 90 High Satisfactory 1999
Lake Konstanz Dam Missouri Warren 90 High Satisfactory 1999
West Peak Quarry Dam #1 Missouri Iron 90 High Satisfactory 2001 Tailings
Blackwell Mine Dam Missouri Washington 85 High Satisfactory 1980 Tailings
Kingston No. 1 Dam Missouri Washington 85 High Satisfactory 1967 Tailings
Lake Viking Dam Missouri Daviess 85 High Satisfactory 1967 Water Supply
Gun Club Lake Dam Missouri Washington 85 High Unsatisfactory 1962 Tailings
Weatherby Lake Dam Missouri Platte 85 High Satisfactory 1936 Recreation
Lakewood-West Dam Missouri Jackson 84 High Satisfactory 1971 Recreation
Indian Creek Mine Dam-Lower Missouri Washington 84 High Satisfactory 1975 Water Supply

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.