Browse Dams
1,939 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 1,939 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Reservoir # 2 Dam | New York | Ontario | 28 | Significant | Not Rated | 1919 | Recreation |
| Wawayanda Camp Dam | New York | Ulster | 28 | Low | Not Rated | 1958 | Recreation |
| Beebe Dam | New York | Tompkins | 28 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1897 | Hydroelectric |
| Littles Lake Dam | New York | Albany | 28 | Low | Not Rated | — | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Nanticoke Creek Site 3 Dam | New York | Broome | 28 | High | Fair | 1970 | Recreation |
| Doubletree Subdivision Dam | New York | Onondaga | 28 | Significant | Poor | 1991 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Harold Nye Pond Dam | New York | Madison | 28 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| 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 |
| Bear Creek Dam | New York | Jefferson | 28 | Significant | Poor | 1922 | Other |
| Schaghticoke | New York | Rensselaer | 28 | Low | Satisfactory | 1909 | Hydroelectric |
| Summit Street Lake Dam | New York | Columbia | 28 | High | Satisfactory | 1914 | Recreation |
| Lake George Outlet - Canal Intake | New York | Essex | 28 | High | Satisfactory | 1987 | Hydroelectric |
| Elmira Reformatory Dam | New York | Chemung | 28 | Significant | Not Rated | 1870 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Camp Harriman Dam | New York | Greene | 28 | High | Satisfactory | 1913 | Recreation |
| Westbrook Reservoir #2 Dam | New York | Clinton | 28 | Significant | Poor | 1910 | Water Supply |
| Warrensburg | New York | Warren | 28 | Low | Satisfactory | 1909 | Hydroelectric |
| Halfway Brook Reservoir Dam | New York | Warren | 28 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1936 | Water Supply |
| Stamford Reservoir Dam | New York | Schoharie | 28 | Significant | Poor | 1893 | Other |
| Lake Askoti Dam | New York | Orange | 28 | Low | Not Rated | 1935 | Recreation |
| Bog River Dam | New York | St. Lawrence | 28 | Low | Not Rated | 1904 | Recreation |
| Pine Hill Lake Dam | New York | Ulster | 28 | High | Satisfactory | 1987 | Recreation |
| Lake Dark Hollow Dam | New York | Westchester | 28 | Significant | Fair | 1913 | Water Supply |
| Highland Park Reservoir Dam | New York | Monroe | 28 | High | Satisfactory | 1875 | Water Supply |
| Kirk Lake Dam | New York | Putnam | 28 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1871 | Recreation |
| Center Falls | New York | Washington | 28 | Low | Satisfactory | 1909 | Hydroelectric |
| Kistner Settlement Pond Dam | New York | Genesee | 28 | Low | Not Rated | 2000 | Recreation |
| Pyrites Intake | New York | St. Lawrence | 27 | Low | Satisfactory | 1908 | Hydroelectric |
| Rassmusen Dam | New York | Delaware | 27 | Low | Not Rated | 1976 | Recreation |
| Hemlock Lake Dam | New York | Sullivan | 27 | Significant | Poor | 1890 | Recreation |
| Watervliet Lower Dam | New York | Albany | 27 | High | Satisfactory | 1912 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Henry Becker Pond Dam | New York | Wyoming | 27 | Low | Not Rated | 1973 | Recreation |
| Ischua Creek Watershed Dam #1 | New York | Cattaraugus | 27 | High | Fair | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| John Crane Dam | New York | Delaware | 27 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Bruce Persson Dam | New York | Delaware | 27 | Significant | Poor | 1999 | Recreation |
| Arthurs Pond Dam | New York | Orange | 27 | High | Satisfactory | 1920 | Water Supply |
| Fillmore Glen Dam | New York | Cayuga | 27 | Low | Not Rated | 1931 | Recreation |
| Clarence Winter Lake Dam | New York | Erie | 27 | Low | Not Rated | 1971 | Recreation |
| North Lake C Dam | New York | Herkimer | 27 | High | Satisfactory | 1850 | Navigation |
| Earle Lawrence Dam | New York | Columbia | 27 | Low | Not Rated | — | Other |
| Rexmere Dam | New York | Delaware | 27 | High | Poor | 1965 | Recreation |
| Curtis S Read Scout Reservation Dam | New York | Warren | 27 | Significant | Poor | 1969 | Recreation |
| Arbor Pond Dam | New York | Dutchess | 27 | Low | Not Rated | 1987 | Recreation |
| Jackson Summit Reservoir Dam | New York | Fulton | 27 | High | Satisfactory | 1934 | Water Supply |
| Byram Lake Reservoir Dam | New York | Westchester | 27 | High | Poor | — | Water Supply |
| Upper Beaver Falls | New York | Lewis | 27 | High | Satisfactory | 1937 | Hydroelectric |
| Forestport | New York | Oneida | 27 | High | Satisfactory | 1904 | Hydroelectric |
| Toasperns Pond Dam | New York | Sullivan | 27 | High | Fair | 1940 | Recreation |
| Richard Pulver Dam | New York | Schuyler | 26 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Lock E-5 Spillway Dam | New York | Saratoga | 26 | High | Satisfactory | 1918 | Navigation |
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.