Press Resources
DamLookup.com helps reporters and researchers localize National Inventory of Dams records by county, state, address, and individual dam.
Useful starting points
- County dam report cards rank counties using transparent public-data flags.
- Download the report-card CSV for spreadsheet analysis.
- Read the methodology before describing hazard classifications or condition data.
- Use county CSV exports for local dam lists.
National story starters
| County | State | Score | High hazard | Poor/unsat. | Missing EAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wake County | North Carolina | 1332 | 210 | 41 | 98 |
| Worcester County | Massachusetts | 1102 | 98 | 112 | 1 |
| Providence County | Rhode Island | 766 | 56 | 66 | 29 |
| Orangeburg County | South Carolina | 601 | 38 | 88 | 9 |
| Aiken County | South Carolina | 589 | 48 | 78 | 12 |
Important wording
Recommended phrasing: “high-hazard dams are dams where failure could have severe consequences.” Avoid saying that a high-hazard dam is likely to fail unless an official source specifically says that.
For questions, corrections, or data notes, send a concise note with the relevant page URL and NID ID if applicable.