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Browse Dams

2,711 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 2,711 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
Long Bottom Branch Dam Virginia Buchanan 605 Undetermined Not Rated — Other
Bath County P S Upper Reservoir - Upper Dam Virginia Bath 460 High Fair 1984 Hydroelectric
30-Acre Pond Virginia Russell 300 Undetermined Not Rated — Tailings
West Fork Slurry Impoundment Dam Virginia Buchanan 260 Undetermined Not Rated —
Gathright Dam Virginia Alleghany 257 High Not Available 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Salies Branch Slurry Impoundment Dam Virginia Wise 250 Undetermined Not Rated —
John W. Flannagan Dam Virginia Dickenson 250 High Not Available 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Miller Cove Slurry Impoundment Dam Virginia Lee 245 Undetermined Not Rated —
Clifford D. Craig Memorial Dam Virginia Roanoke 241 High Fair — Water Supply
Smith Mountain Combination Pump Storage Virginia Pittsylvania 237 High Satisfactory 1964 Hydroelectric
Philpott Dam Virginia Franklin 220 High Not Available 1953 Flood Risk Reduction
Moss No. 3 Third Dam Virginia Russell 216 Undetermined Not Rated — Tailings
Steer Branch Dam Virginia Wise 210 Undetermined Not Rated — Other
Landfill No. 2 Dam Virginia Alleghany 184 High Satisfactory — Other
Moss No 3 Dam 3 Virginia Russell 173 Undetermined Not Rated — Tailings
Bath County P S Lower Reservoir - Lower Dam Virginia Bath 170 High Poor 1984 Hydroelectric
Claytor Lake Quarry Virginia Pulaski 163 Undetermined Not Rated — Other
Cobbs Creek Regional Water Supply Dam (Main Dam A) Virginia Cumberland 160 High Not Rated — Water Supply
Moss Mine #1 Dam Virginia Dickenson 154 Undetermined Not Rated — Other
Hanna Dam Virginia Alleghany 152 Undetermined Not Rated —
Dixiana Mine Dam Virginia Wise 150 Undetermined Not Rated — Water Supply
John H. Kerr Dam Virginia Mecklenburg 144 High Not Available 1953 Flood Risk Reduction
Talbott Virginia Patrick 144 High Satisfactory 1938 Hydroelectric
Lower North River # 81c Virginia Rockingham 143 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Possum Point Ash Dam #D Virginia Prince William 140 High Satisfactory — Debris Control
Claytor Virginia Pulaski 139 High Satisfactory 1939 Hydroelectric
Ragged Mountain Dam Virginia Albemarle 133 High Satisfactory — Water Supply
Townes Virginia Patrick 133 High Satisfactory 1938 Hydroelectric
Lake Mooney Dam Virginia Stafford 130 High Satisfactory — Water Supply
North Fork of Pound Dam Virginia Wise 122 High Not Available 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Harman Mining Corp Dam Virginia Buchanan 120 Undetermined Not Rated — Other
Upper North River #76 Virginia Augusta 118 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Lower North River # 82 Virginia Rockingham 114 High Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
Band Mill Hollw Facility Dam Virginia Wise 110 Undetermined Not Rated —
Upper North River #77 Virginia Augusta 107 High Satisfactory 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Westrock #1 Embankment Dam Virginia Alleghany 103 Undetermined Fair — Other
Bremo Power Station Dam Virginia Fluvanna 102 High Satisfactory — Debris Control
Lake Holiday Dam Virginia Frederick 102 High Satisfactory — Recreation
No. 1 Tailings Pond Dam Virginia Wythe 100 Undetermined Not Rated —
Lake Anna Dam and Reservoir Virginia Louisa 100 High Satisfactory 1972 Hydroelectric
Celanese Acetate Pond A Virginia Giles 99 High Satisfactory — Other
Big Island Pond Dam Virginia Bedford 99 Low Fair — Other
South River Dam #10a Virginia Augusta 98 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Motts Run Reservoir Dam Virginia Spotsylvania 97 High Satisfactory — Water Supply
Unimin Tailings Dam Virginia Frederick 96 High Not Rated — Tailings
Calvin Project Slurry Dam Virginia Lee 95 Undetermined Not Rated —
Potomac Creek Dam #1 Virginia Stafford 94 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Lower North River # 83 Virginia Rockingham 93 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Island Creek Dam Virginia Mecklenburg 92 High Not Available 1951 Flood Risk Reduction
Leesville Virginia Pittsylvania 90 High Satisfactory 1963 Hydroelectric

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.