Browse Dams
830 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 830 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Lake Dam | New Jersey | Burlington | 12 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Crystal Spring Lake Dam | New Jersey | Bergen | 12 | High | Satisfactory | 1900 | Irrigation |
| Centerton Lake Dam | New Jersey | Salem | 12 | Significant | Poor | 1942 | Recreation |
| Hackensack Golf Club Dam | New Jersey | Bergen | 12 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1950 | Irrigation |
| Lake Juliet Dam | New Jersey | Morris | 12 | Significant | Poor | 1919 | Recreation |
| Old Forge Lake Dam | New Jersey | Burlington | 12 | Low | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| New Jersey No Name # 71 Dam | New Jersey | Morris | 12 | Low | Fair | 1901 | Recreation |
| Fox Hollow Lake Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 12 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1925 | Recreation |
| Lower Aetna Lake Dam | New Jersey | Burlington | 12 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1926 | Recreation |
| Mountain Creek Lake Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 12 | High | Poor | 1984 | Recreation |
| Saunders Fish Pond Dam | New Jersey | Morris | 12 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Lake George Dam | New Jersey | Atlantic | 12 | Low | Poor | 1959 | Recreation |
| Oxycocus East Dike #1 | New Jersey | Ocean | 12 | Low | Not Rated | 1880 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Wildlife Drive Dike | New Jersey | Atlantic | 12 | Low | Poor | 1959 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Great Falls | New Jersey | Passaic | 12 | Low | Satisfactory | 1840 | Hydroelectric |
| Beatties Mill Dam | New Jersey | Passaic | 12 | Low | Satisfactory | 1932 | Hydroelectric |
| Lake Denmark | New Jersey | Morris | 12 | High | Poor | 1904 | Water Supply |
| Rambaut Dam | New Jersey | Bergen | 11 | Low | Poor | 1908 | Recreation |
| Jcc Dam | New Jersey | Burlington | 11 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Success Lake Dam | New Jersey | Ocean | 11 | Low | — | — | Recreation |
| Green Branch Dam | New Jersey | Ocean | 11 | Low | — | — | Water Supply |
| Lake Hackney Dam | New Jersey | Gloucester | 11 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Iona Lake Dam | New Jersey | Gloucester | 11 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| East Lake Dam | New Jersey | Salem | 11 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Lake Riviera Dam | New Jersey | Ocean | 11 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Tomlinson Mill Dam | New Jersey | Burlington | 11 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Diamond Lake Dam | New Jersey | Gloucester | 11 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Indian Mills Dam | New Jersey | Burlington | 11 | Significant | Fair | 1807 | Recreation |
| Pocahontas Dam | New Jersey | Morris | 11 | High | Satisfactory | 1920 | Recreation |
| Johnson Lake Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 11 | Low | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Clove Lake Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 11 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Cherokee Lake Dam | New Jersey | Morris | 11 | Low | Satisfactory | 1948 | Recreation |
| Whites Pond Dam | New Jersey | Bergen | 11 | Low | Fair | 1938 | Recreation |
| Bee Brook Detention Dam | New Jersey | Middlesex | 11 | Low | — | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake Washington Dam | New Jersey | Passaic | 11 | Low | Unsatisfactory | 1930 | Recreation |
| Seneca Lake Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 11 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| John'S Lake Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 11 | Low | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Riverton Basin Dam | New Jersey | Middlesex | 11 | Low | — | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake James Dam | New Jersey | Burlington | 11 | Significant | Fair | 1990 | Recreation |
| Oliphants Mill Lake Dam | New Jersey | Burlington | 11 | Low | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Pancoast Mill Pond Dam | New Jersey | Atlantic | 11 | Low | Poor | — | Recreation |
| East Creek Pond Dam | New Jersey | Cape May | 11 | Significant | Fair | 1800 | Recreation |
| Upper Stokes Dam | New Jersey | Burlington | 11 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Bethany Hole Dam | New Jersey | Burlington | 11 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Decozen'S Dam | New Jersey | Morris | 11 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1954 | Recreation |
| Beaver Dam | New Jersey | Cumberland | 11 | Low | Poor | 1927 | Recreation |
| Lake Tamarack Dam | New Jersey | Bergen | 11 | Low | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Sunset Lake Raceway Dam | New Jersey | Cumberland | 11 | Low | Satisfactory | 1949 | Recreation |
| Etra Mill Dam | New Jersey | Mercer | 11 | Low | — | 1930 | Recreation |
| Plainsboro Pond Dam | New Jersey | Middlesex | 11 | 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.