Browse Dams

1,492 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 1,492 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.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Detention Pond Pennsylvania Lehigh 32 Low Fair 1984 Other
Hallowood Acres Pennsylvania Monroe 31 High Fair 1970 Recreation
Lake Stonycreek Pennsylvania Somerset 31 High Satisfactory 1960 Recreation
Allegheny Storage Pennsylvania Blair 31 High Fair 1905 Water Supply
Pennsylvania Lancaster 31 Low Not Available 1968 Recreation
R G Struble Lake (Pa-431) Pennsylvania Chester 31 High Satisfactory 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Minersville No 3 Pennsylvania Schuylkill 31 High Satisfactory 1856 Water Supply
Moose Creek Reservoir Pennsylvania Clearfield 31 High Poor 1910 Water Supply
Pine Run (Pa-616) Pennsylvania Bucks 31 High Fair 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Pa-445 Pennsylvania Wayne 31 High Poor 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Swiftwater Pennsylvania Monroe 31 High Poor 1930 Recreation
Conemaugh Equalization Pond Pennsylvania Indiana 31 Low Fair 1987 Other
Twin Lakes No 1 Pennsylvania Westmoreland 31 High Satisfactory 1908 Recreation
Easton Pennsylvania Northampton 30 Low Satisfactory 1943 Recreation
Lower Lake Pennsylvania Monroe 30 Low Fair 1923 Recreation
Lake Marge Pennsylvania Susquehanna 30 High Fair — Recreation
Cold Springs Park Pennsylvania Chester 30 Low Poor — Recreation
Hort Farm Pond- Psu Pennsylvania Centre 30 Low Not Available 1966 Irrigation
Edwards Pennsylvania Indiana 30 Low Not Rated 1917 Recreation
Lakemont Farms No 1 Pennsylvania Allegheny 30 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Lake Sophia Pennsylvania Susquehanna 30 High Fair 1957 Recreation
Neely Pennsylvania Greene 30 Low Fair — Recreation
Blue Marsh Dam - Bernville Levee Pennsylvania Berks 30 High Not Available 1977 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Castanea Reservoir Pennsylvania Clinton 30 High Unsatisfactory 1869 Water Supply
Stoneboro (Pa-474) Pennsylvania Mercer 30 High Fair 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Belmont Raw Water Basin Pennsylvania Philadelphia 30 High Fair 1901 Water Supply
Butlers Lake Pennsylvania Allegheny 30 High Satisfactory 1941 Recreation
Summit Lake Reservoir Pennsylvania Lackawanna 30 High Fair 1875 Water Supply
Wadham Creek Pennsylvania Luzerne 30 High Satisfactory 1959 Debris Control
Altemus Pennsylvania Indiana 30 Significant Not Rated 1987 Irrigation
Lovingood Pennsylvania Greene 30 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Bernhart Pennsylvania Berks 30 High Unsatisfactory 1865 Recreation
Golden Pond Pennsylvania Huntingdon 30 Low Not Available 1968 Recreation
Beaver Lake Pennsylvania Wayne 30 High Poor 1970 Recreation
Sludge Bed No 4 Pennsylvania Butler 30 High Fair 1984 Other
Wangaum Falls Pennsylvania Wayne 30 High Poor 1925 Recreation
Francis E. Walter Dam - Saddle Dike Pennsylvania Luzerne 30 High Not Available 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Kelly Farm Pennsylvania Butler 30 Significant Unsatisfactory — Other
Lake Macleod Pennsylvania Allegheny 30 Significant Fair — Recreation
Lofty Reservoir Pennsylvania Schuylkill 30 Significant Satisfactory 1897 Water Supply
Allegheny River Lock and Dam 4 Pennsylvania Allegheny 29 Significant Not Available 1927 Navigation
Mill Pond Pennsylvania Pike 29 High Fair 1929 Recreation
Broomall Lake Pennsylvania Delaware 29 Low Fair 1883 Recreation
Brinkerton Pennsylvania Westmoreland 29 Low Not Rated 1903 Recreation
Beech Mountain Lake Pennsylvania Luzerne 29 High Poor 1966 Recreation
Breskin No 1 Pennsylvania Westmoreland 29 Low Satisfactory 1973 Recreation
Grahamville Reservoir Pennsylvania Erie 29 High Fair 1906 Water Supply
Hopewell Pennsylvania Berks 29 High Fair 1937 Recreation
Homer Gap No 2 Pennsylvania Blair 29 High Fair 1913 Water Supply
Lake Gloria Pennsylvania Somerset 29 High Not Rated 1958 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.