Browse Dams
564 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 564 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chess Refuse Disposal Area No. 1 | West Virginia | Boone | 780 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Delbarton Slurry Impoundment | West Virginia | Mingo | 760 | High | Not Rated | 2004 | Other |
| Killarney Slurry Impoundment | West Virginia | Raleigh | 657 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Jake Gore Slurry Impoundment | West Virginia | Boone | 610 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Brushy Fork Impoundment | West Virginia | Greenbrier | 605 | High | Not Rated | 1996 | Tailings |
| Aldrich Branch Slurry Impoundment | West Virginia | Mingo | 560 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Rocklick Slurry Impoundment | West Virginia | Boone | 540 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Jarrells Branch Slurry Impoundment | West Virginia | Boone | 520 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Rock House Branch Slurry Impoundment | West Virginia | Logan | 482 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Lotts Branch Slurry Impoundment | West Virginia | Boone | 478 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Oldhouse Branch Impoundment No. 3 | West Virginia | Logan | 440 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Bean Hollow Slurry Impoundment (Plant 1 Crdf) | West Virginia | Boone | 415 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Tinsley Branch Refuse Impoundment | West Virginia | Logan | 405 | Undetermined | Not Rated | 2005 | Tailings |
| Shumate Creek Slurry Impoundment | West Virginia | Raleigh | 390 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Summersville Dam | West Virginia | Nicholas | 390 | High | Not Available | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Cherry Tree Hollow Refuse Facility | West Virginia | Boone | 385 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Amonate Slurry Impoundment | West Virginia | McDowell | 384 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Ragland Slurry Impoundment | West Virginia | Mingo | 370 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Jacks Branch Slurry Impoundment | West Virginia | Boone | 365 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Cunningham Hollow Slurry Impoundment | West Virginia | Marshall | 363 | High | Not Rated | 2003 | Other |
| Ben Creek Slurry Impoundment | West Virginia | Mingo | 358 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Campbells Creek Slurry Impoundment | West Virginia | Nicholas | 355 | High | Not Rated | 1999 | Tailings |
| Holden #22 Slurry Impoundment | West Virginia | Logan | 355 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Trace Branch Slurry Impoundment | West Virginia | Boone | 320 | High | Not Rated | 1992 | Tailings |
| R.D. Bailey Dam | West Virginia | Mingo | 310 | High | Not Available | 1976 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Moccasin Hollow Impoundment | West Virginia | Boone | 310 | High | Not Rated | 1999 | Tailings |
| Harmon Branch Refuse Disposal Facility | West Virginia | McDowell | 294 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Little White Oak Slurry Impoundment | West Virginia | Logan | 290 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Nile Stone Slurry Impoundment | West Virginia | Mingo | 272 | High | Not Rated | 1993 | Other |
| Conner Run Refuse Impoundment | West Virginia | Marshall | 267 | High | Satisfactory | 1976 | Tailings |
| Maynard Branch Slurry Impoundment | West Virginia | Wayne | 262 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Big Branch Coal Refuse Facility | West Virginia | Clay | 260 | High | Not Rated | 1997 | Other |
| Leer Slurry Cell | West Virginia | Taylor | 250 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Browns Run Impoundment | West Virginia | Marshall | 246 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Mcelroy Run Dam | West Virginia | Pleasants | 243 | High | Satisfactory | 1978 | Tailings |
| Twelvepole Refuse Impoundment | West Virginia | Mingo | 235 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Tygart Dam | West Virginia | Taylor | 234 | High | Not Available | 1938 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| John Amos Flyash Dam | West Virginia | Putnam | 223 | High | Satisfactory | 1978 | Tailings |
| Rockcamp Branch Refuse Disposal Facility | West Virginia | Nicholas | 213 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Sutton Dam | West Virginia | Braxton | 210 | High | Not Available | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Holz Dam | West Virginia | Kanawha | 203 | High | Satisfactory | 1972 | Tailings |
| Wilson Hollow Slurry Imp | West Virginia | Monongalia | 197 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Coal Refuse Disposal Facility No. 1 | West Virginia | Upshur | 190 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Scott's Run Cinder Barrier | West Virginia | Kanawha | 179 | High | Satisfactory | 1955 | Tailings |
| Robert C. Byrd Locks and Dam | West Virginia | Mason | 167 | Significant | Not Available | 1937 | Navigation |
| Bluestone Dam | West Virginia | Summers | 165 | High | Not Available | 1947 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Hawks Nest | West Virginia | Fayette | 163 | High | Satisfactory | 1936 | Hydroelectric |
| Bragg Fork Slurry Impoundment | West Virginia | Boone | 155 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Mt. Storm Lake Dam | West Virginia | Grant | 153 | High | Satisfactory | 1964 | Other |
| Ward Impoundment (Lower) Dam | West Virginia | Kanawha | 152 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Tailings |
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.