Browse Dams

2,711 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 2,711 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
Paige Road Dam Virginia Caroline 35 Undetermined Not Rated —
Deer Lake Dam Virginia James City 35 Low Fair 1967 Recreation
Lake Brittle Dam Virginia Fauquier 35 High Fair — Recreation
Buckingham County Dam #28 Virginia Buckingham 35 Undetermined Not Rated —
Apple Mountain Upper Lake Dam Virginia Warren 35 Significant Fair — Recreation
Izac Lake Dam Virginia Louisa 35 Low Fair — Recreation
Burke Centre Section 11b Dam Virginia Fairfax 35 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Pugh Dam Virginia Hanover 35 Undetermined Not Rated —
Crown Orchard North Dam Virginia Albemarle 35 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Boyce Dam Virginia Patrick 35 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Ft Ap Hill Dam Virginia Caroline 35 Undetermined Not Rated —
Watermarks Dam Virginia Albemarle 35 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Slate River Dam #13 Virginia Buckingham 35 Significant Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
College Lake Dam Virginia Lynchburg 35 High Poor — Recreation
Jessup Road Dam Virginia Chesterfield 35 Undetermined Not Rated —
Amelia County Dam # 1 Virginia Amelia 35 Undetermined Not Rated —
Landis Dam Virginia Cumberland 35 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Tenaska Virginia Partners Virginia Fluvanna 35 Low Fair — Other
Ma Smith Dam Virginia Frederick 35 Undetermined Not Rated —
Horsepen Creek Dam Virginia Buckingham 35 High Fair — Recreation
Brewery Road Dam Virginia James City 35 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Massanutten Dam Virginia Rockingham 35 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Woodland Pond Virginia Chesterfield 35 High Fair — Recreation
Cbr LLC Dam Virginia Goochland 35 Undetermined Not Rated —
George Dam Virginia Patrick 35 Undetermined Not Rated —
Totier Creek Dam Virginia Albemarle 35 Low Satisfactory — Water Supply
Smith Dam Virginia Patrick 35 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Nottoway Lake Dam Virginia Nottoway 35 High Fair — Recreation
South River Dam #24 Virginia Augusta 35 Low Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Willis Mt. Tailings Pond Virginia Buckingham 35 Significant Not Available — Tailings
Buffalo Creek Dam # 2 Virginia Prince Edward 35 Low Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
Snyder Dam Virginia Franklin 35 Undetermined Not Rated —
Volgenau Dam Virginia Fauquier 35 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Evergreen Lake Dam Virginia Bedford 35 Significant Fair — Recreation
Clements Dam Virginia Cumberland 35 Significant Fair — Recreation
Burgess Dam Virginia Patrick 35 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Natural Bridge Dam # 5 Virginia Rockbridge 35 High Poor — Recreation
Governors Pond Virginia Goochland 35 Undetermined Not Rated —
Diascund Creek Dam Virginia New Kent 35 High Poor — Water Supply
Sewage Disposal Pond Dam Virginia Hanover 35 Undetermined Not Rated — Other
Duncan Dam Virginia Patrick 35 Undetermined Not Rated —
Izaak Walton Dam Virginia Suffolk 35 Low Not Rated 1962 Recreation
Twin Lakes Dam Virginia Frederick 35 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Routes 522 & 605 Dam Virginia Louisa 35 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Nelson Dam Virginia Bedford 35 Undetermined Not Rated —
Middle Mint Spings Dam Virginia Albemarle 35 High Poor — Recreation
Leon Hanson Dam Virginia Cumberland 35 Low Not Rated 1977 Recreation
Beautiful Run Dam #1b Virginia Madison 35 Low Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Spotswood Drive Dam Virginia Orange 35 Low Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Lake Nice Dam Virginia James City 35 Significant Satisfactory — 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.