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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Valley Dam | New York | Seneca | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1895 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Waldens Pond Dam | New York | Albany | 26 | Low | Poor | 1991 | Recreation |
| Carmilite Sisters Dam | New York | Dutchess | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1909 | Other |
| Mechanicville | New York | Rensselaer | 26 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1900 | Hydroelectric |
| Lake Lorraine Dam | New York | Rensselaer | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1973 | Recreation |
| Albion Waste Gate & Weir Dam | New York | Orleans | 26 | Significant | Not Rated | 1911 | Navigation |
| Morris Veley Dam | New York | Schoharie | 26 | Significant | Not Rated | 1959 | Recreation |
| Ibm Edcenter Dam A | New York | Rockland | 26 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1989 | Other |
| Richard Pulver Dam | New York | Schuyler | 26 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Ymca Camp Mcalister Dam | New York | Orange | 26 | High | Poor | 1955 | Recreation |
| Red Hook Mills Dam | New York | Dutchess | 26 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Kessinger Taberg Dam | New York | Oneida | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1908 | Water Supply |
| New Berlin Dam | New York | Chenango | 26 | Low | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Clayville Reservoir Dam | New York | Oneida | 26 | Significant | Poor | 1917 | Other |
| Effley Intake | New York | Lewis | 26 | High | Satisfactory | 1902 | Hydroelectric |
| Fonda Reservoir Dam | New York | Montgomery | 26 | Significant | Poor | 1972 | Water Supply |
| Jerome J Roach Dam | New York | Delaware | 26 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1965 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Rotary Lake Dam | New York | Cattaraugus | 26 | Significant | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Lock E-5 Spillway Dam | New York | Saratoga | 26 | High | Satisfactory | 1918 | Navigation |
| Sunrise Lake Dam | New York | Sullivan | 26 | Significant | Poor | 1965 | Recreation |
| Nunda Water Supply Dam | New York | Livingston | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1962 | Water Supply |
| Earl Reservoir Dam | New York | Orange | 26 | High | Fair | 1912 | Recreation |
| Red House Lake Dam | New York | Cattaraugus | 26 | Significant | Not Rated | 1929 | Recreation |
| Claverack Creek Dam #4 | New York | Columbia | 26 | Significant | Poor | — | Other |
| Melody Lake Dam | New York | Cortland | 26 | High | Poor | 1902 | Recreation |
| Windmill Lake Dam | New York | Westchester | 26 | High | Satisfactory | 1935 | Recreation |
| Builders Land Company Dam | New York | Orange | 25 | Low | Not Rated | 1928 | Recreation |
| Ben Daniels Dam | New York | Broome | 25 | Significant | Not Rated | 1990 | Recreation |
| Christie Brook Dam #1 | New York | Rockland | 25 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1934 | Recreation |
| Mirror Lake Dam | New York | Herkimer | 25 | High | Fair | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Vly Creek Reservoir Dam | New York | Albany | 25 | High | Satisfactory | 1957 | Water Supply |
| Rail Joint Mill Dam | New York | Rensselaer | 25 | Significant | Poor | 1903 | Irrigation |
| Emeryville | New York | St. Lawrence | 25 | Low | Satisfactory | 1959 | Hydroelectric |
| Deep Kill Dam | New York | Rensselaer | 25 | Low | Not Rated | 1898 | Recreation |
| Lake Kora Dam | New York | Hamilton | 25 | Low | Not Rated | 1977 | Recreation |
| Indian Pass Ranch Dam | New York | Essex | 25 | Low | Not Rated | — | Hydroelectric |
| High Falls Dam At Copenhagen | New York | Lewis | 25 | Significant | Not Rated | 1909 | Hydroelectric |
| Northville Water Supply Dam | New York | Hamilton | 25 | Low | Not Rated | 1940 | Water Supply |
| Hoosac School Dam | New York | Rensselaer | 25 | Significant | Poor | 1950 | Recreation |
| Roaring Brook Dam | New York | Putnam | 25 | High | Fair | 1959 | Recreation |
| Rainbow Lake Dam | New York | Hamilton | 25 | High | Poor | 1929 | Recreation |
| Lower Earlville Reservoir Dam | New York | Madison | 25 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Lake Carmel Dam | New York | Putnam | 25 | High | Poor | 1930 | Recreation |
| Weiden Lake Dam | New York | Sullivan | 25 | Low | Not Rated | 1920 | Recreation |
| W Kelly Farm Pond Dam | New York | Broome | 25 | Low | Not Rated | 1959 | Recreation |
| Reservoir #2 Dam | New York | Westchester | 25 | Significant | Not Rated | 1892 | Other |
| Defense Plant Corp Pond Dam (Mill #7) | New York | Essex | 25 | Low | Not Rated | 1942 | Other |
| Kane Dam | New York | Rensselaer | 25 | Significant | Poor | 1923 | Recreation |
| Long Sault North | New York | St. Lawrence | 25 | High | Satisfactory | 1958 | Hydroelectric |
| Utica Reservoir #2 Dam | New York | Oneida | 25 | High | Satisfactory | 1868 | Water Supply |
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.