Browse Dams
1,941 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 1,941 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Nye Pond Dam | New York | Madison | 28 | Low | Not Rated | - | Recreation |
| Lake Askoti Dam | New York | Orange | 28 | Low | Not Rated | 1935 | Recreation |
| Doubletree Subdivision Dam | New York | Onondaga | 28 | Significant | Poor | 1991 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Science Lake Dam | New York | Cattaraugus | 28 | Low | Not Rated | 1925 | Recreation |
| De Flora Brothers Dam Lower | New York | Dutchess | 28 | Significant | Not Rated | 1959 | Recreation |
| Lake George Outlet - Canal Intake | New York | Essex | 28 | High | Satisfactory | 1987 | Hydroelectric |
| Lake Dark Hollow Dam | New York | Westchester | 28 | Significant | Fair | 1913 | Water Supply |
| Bear Creek Dam | New York | Jefferson | 28 | Significant | Poor | 1922 | Other |
| Autumn Lake Dam | New York | Oswego | 28 | Low | Not Rated | 1971 | Recreation |
| Halfway Brook Reservoir Dam | New York | Warren | 28 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1936 | Water Supply |
| Beebe Dam | New York | Tompkins | 28 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1897 | Hydroelectric |
| Wawayanda Camp Dam | New York | Ulster | 28 | Low | Not Rated | 1958 | Recreation |
| Center Falls | New York | Washington | 28 | Low | Satisfactory | 1909 | Hydroelectric |
| Elmira Reformatory Dam | New York | Chemung | 28 | Significant | Not Rated | 1870 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Warrensburg | New York | Warren | 28 | Low | Satisfactory | 1909 | Hydroelectric |
| Schaghticoke | New York | Rensselaer | 28 | Low | Satisfactory | 1909 | Hydroelectric |
| Newark Reservoir # 2 Dam | New York | Ontario | 28 | Significant | Not Rated | 1919 | Recreation |
| Westbrook Reservoir #2 Dam | New York | Clinton | 28 | Significant | Poor | 1910 | Water Supply |
| Highland Park Reservoir Dam | New York | Monroe | 28 | High | Satisfactory | 1875 | Water Supply |
| Stamford Reservoir Dam | New York | Schoharie | 28 | Significant | Poor | 1893 | Other |
| Kirk Lake Dam | New York | Putnam | 28 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1871 | Recreation |
| Bog River Dam | New York | St. Lawrence | 28 | Low | Not Rated | 1904 | Recreation |
| Camp Harriman Dam | New York | Greene | 28 | High | Satisfactory | 1913 | Recreation |
| Littles Lake Dam | New York | Albany | 28 | Low | Not Rated | - | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Pine Hill Lake Dam | New York | Ulster | 28 | High | Satisfactory | 1987 | Recreation |
| Summit Street Lake Dam | New York | Columbia | 28 | High | Satisfactory | 1914 | Recreation |
| Kistner Settlement Pond Dam | New York | Genesee | 28 | Low | Not Rated | 2000 | Recreation |
| Dam At Lock E 26 | New York | Wayne | 28 | Low | Not Rated | 1910 | Navigation |
| Carry Falls Dike D | New York | St. Lawrence | 28 | High | Satisfactory | 1953 | Hydroelectric |
| Rassmusen Dam | New York | Delaware | 27 | Low | Not Rated | 1976 | Recreation |
| Fillmore Glen Dam | New York | Cayuga | 27 | Low | Not Rated | 1931 | Recreation |
| Forestport | New York | Oneida | 27 | High | Satisfactory | 1904 | Hydroelectric |
| Hemlock Lake Dam | New York | Sullivan | 27 | Significant | Poor | 1890 | Recreation |
| Byram Lake Reservoir Dam | New York | Westchester | 27 | High | Poor | - | Water Supply |
| Watervliet Lower Dam | New York | Albany | 27 | High | Satisfactory | 1912 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Upper Beaver Falls | New York | Lewis | 27 | High | Satisfactory | 1937 | Hydroelectric |
| Pyrites Intake | New York | St. Lawrence | 27 | Low | Satisfactory | 1908 | Hydroelectric |
| John Crane Dam | New York | Delaware | 27 | Low | Not Rated | - | Recreation |
| Ischua Creek Watershed Dam #1 | New York | Cattaraugus | 27 | High | Fair | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Bruce Persson Dam | New York | Delaware | 27 | Significant | Poor | 1999 | Recreation |
| Clarence Winter Lake Dam | New York | Erie | 27 | Low | Not Rated | 1971 | Recreation |
| Arthurs Pond Dam | New York | Orange | 27 | High | Satisfactory | 1920 | Water Supply |
| North Lake C Dam | New York | Herkimer | 27 | High | Poor | 1850 | Navigation |
| Earle Lawrence Dam | New York | Columbia | 27 | Low | Not Rated | - | Other |
| Jackson Summit Reservoir Dam | New York | Fulton | 27 | High | Satisfactory | 1934 | Water Supply |
| Toasperns Pond Dam | New York | Sullivan | 27 | High | Fair | 1940 | Recreation |
| Rexmere Dam | New York | Delaware | 27 | High | Poor | 1965 | Recreation |
| Arbor Pond Dam | New York | Dutchess | 27 | Low | Not Rated | 1987 | Recreation |
| Henry Becker Pond Dam | New York | Wyoming | 27 | Low | Not Rated | 1973 | Recreation |
| Curtis S Read Scout Reservation Dam | New York | Warren | 27 | Significant | Poor | 1969 | Recreation |
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.