Browse Dams
1,498 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 1,498 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bill Dam | Wyoming | Park | 350 | High | Not Available | 1910 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Seminoe Dam | Wyoming | Carbon | 295 | High | Not Available | 1938 | Hydroelectric |
| Alcova Dam | Wyoming | Natrona | 265 | High | Not Available | 1938 | Hydroelectric |
| Kortes Dam | Wyoming | Carbon | 244 | High | Not Available | 1951 | Hydroelectric |
| Boysen Dam | Wyoming | Fremont | 220 | High | Not Available | 1952 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Pathfinder Dam | Wyoming | Natrona | 214 | High | Not Available | 1909 | Hydroelectric |
| Anchor Dam | Wyoming | Hot Springs | 208 | High | Not Available | 1960 | Irrigation |
| Greybull Valley (1st Enl.) | Wyoming | Park | 207 | High | Fair | 2000 | Irrigation |
| Glendo Dam | Wyoming | Platte | 196 | High | Not Available | 1958 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Meeks Cabin Dam | Wyoming | Uinta | 185 | High | Not Available | 1971 | Irrigation |
| Keyhole Dam | Wyoming | Crook | 168 | High | Not Available | 1952 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| High Savery | Wyoming | Carbon | 165 | High | Fair | 2003 | Irrigation |
| Lower Sunshine | Wyoming | Park | 162 | High | Fair | 1972 | Irrigation |
| Upper Sunshine | Wyoming | Park | 160 | High | Fair | 1942 | Irrigation |
| Rob Roy | Wyoming | Albany | 150 | High | Fair | 1986 | Water Supply |
| Fontenelle Dam | Wyoming | Lincoln | 139 | High | Not Available | 1964 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Guernsey Dam | Wyoming | Platte | 137 | High | Not Available | 1927 | Hydroelectric |
| Buffalo Bill-Diamond Creek Dike | Wyoming | Park | 136 | High | Not Available | 1905 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Laprele | Wyoming | Converse | 135 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1909 | Irrigation |
| Lake Desmet (North Dam) | Wyoming | Johnson | 120 | High | Fair | 1975 | Water Supply |
| Lake Desmet (A,B,C & Spillway Dikes) | Wyoming | Johnson | 120 | High | Fair | 1975 | Water Supply |
| Lake Desmet (South Dam) | Wyoming | Johnson | 120 | High | Fair | 1975 | Water Supply |
| Grassy Lake Dam | Wyoming | Teton | 118 | High | Not Available | 1939 | Irrigation |
| Hog Park Main Dam | Wyoming | Carbon | 118 | High | — | 1986 | Water Supply |
| Pond 4 (Dam 2) | Wyoming | Sweetwater | 110 | Significant | — | 1992 | Irrigation |
| Tie Hack | Wyoming | Johnson | 110 | High | Fair | 1997 | Water Supply |
| Crystal Lake | Wyoming | Laramie | 108 | High | Fair | 1922 | Water Supply |
| Muddy Guard No. 2 North Dam | Wyoming | Johnson | 102 | Significant | Fair | 1976 | Irrigation |
| Upper Rock Creek | Wyoming | Fremont | 101 | Significant | Fair | 1961 | Other |
| Upper Van Tassell | Wyoming | Laramie | 98 | High | Poor | 1932 | Water Supply |
| Jim Bridger Power Plant Surge Pond | Wyoming | Sweetwater | 97 | Significant | Fair | 1989 | Water Supply |
| 22 - 36 | Wyoming | Johnson | 95 | Low | Fair | 2003 | Irrigation |
| Big Goose Park (3rd Enl.) | Wyoming | Sheridan | 95 | High | Fair | 1958 | Irrigation |
| Grayrocks | Wyoming | Platte | 95 | High | Fair | 1980 | Other |
| Glendo Dike 3 | Wyoming | Platte | 94 | High | Not Available | 1959 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Washakie | Wyoming | Fremont | 93 | High | Satisfactory | 1935 | Irrigation |
| Twin Lakes No. 1 | Wyoming | Sheridan | 91 | High | — | 1998 | Water Supply |
| Granite Springs | Wyoming | Laramie | 90 | High | Fair | 1904 | Water Supply |
| Viva Naughton | Wyoming | Lincoln | 90 | High | Fair | 1967 | Water Supply |
| Lower Morgan | Wyoming | Campbell | 88 | Significant | — | 2001 | Irrigation |
| Units 1 and 2 Ash and Clear Water | Wyoming | Lincoln | 88 | Low | Fair | 1994 | Debris Control |
| Lower Snake Draw (4th Enl.) | Wyoming | Sweetwater | 85 | Significant | Fair | 1998 | Tailings |
| Sulphur Creek | Wyoming | Uinta | 85 | High | Fair | 1964 | Irrigation |
| Big Sandy Dam | Wyoming | Sweetwater | 85 | High | Not Available | 1952 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Jackson Lake Dam | Wyoming | Teton | 84 | High | Not Available | 1911 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Bull Lake Dam | Wyoming | Fremont | 81 | High | Not Available | 1938 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dull Knife | Wyoming | Johnson | 80 | High | Fair | 1966 | Irrigation |
| Mcintosh No. 1 | Wyoming | Fremont | 80 | Low | Fair | 1979 | Tailings |
| Mcmurry No. 4 | Wyoming | Natrona | 78 | High | Satisfactory | 2014 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Healy | Wyoming | Johnson | 76 | High | — | 1975 | Irrigation |
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.