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
Hopewell Pennsylvania Berks 29 High Fair 1937 Recreation
Buzzard Swamp No 6 Pennsylvania Elk 29 High Fair 1971 Recreation
Beech Mountain Lake Pennsylvania Luzerne 29 High Poor 1966 Recreation
Colonial No 3 Pennsylvania Fayette 29 Low Not Rated 1907 Recreation
Lake Gloria Pennsylvania Somerset 29 High Not Rated 1958 Recreation
Twin Lakes Pennsylvania Elk 29 Significant Not Rated 1936 Recreation
Dutch Country Egg Farm Pennsylvania Lebanon 29 Low Not Rated — Irrigation
Brinkerton Pennsylvania Westmoreland 29 Low Not Rated 1903 Recreation
Maggio Estate No 2 Pennsylvania Lycoming 29 High Poor 1953 Recreation
Crooked Creek (Pa-488) Pennsylvania Mercer 29 High Fair 1994 Flood Risk Reduction
University Park Airport Pond 4a Pennsylvania Centre 29 Significant Fair 1998 Flood Risk Reduction
Amerikohl Management Pennsylvania Butler 29 Low Not Rated 1983 Other
Tioga Dam - Mansfield Levee Pennsylvania Tioga 29 High Not Available 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Mill Pond Pennsylvania Pike 29 High Fair 1929 Recreation
Homer Gap No 2 Pennsylvania Blair 29 High Fair 1913 Water Supply
Carbondale No 4 Pennsylvania Lackawanna 28 High Poor 1892 Water Supply
Lake Oyler Pennsylvania Cumberland 28 High Fair — Grade Stabilization
Toland Mine Pennsylvania Cumberland 28 Low Not Rated 1981 Tailings
Lower Mount Pleasant Pennsylvania Luzerne 28 High Poor 1882 Water Supply
Highlands Farm Pennsylvania Adams 28 Significant Fair 1966 Irrigation
Industrial Wastes, INC South Pond Pennsylvania Beaver 28 Low Satisfactory 1990 Recreation
Cabin Creek Pennsylvania York 28 High Fair 1925 Water Supply
Belmont Lake Pennsylvania Wayne 28 High Poor 1830 Recreation
Croops Pennsylvania Luzerne 28 High Satisfactory 1958 Recreation
Lake Ladore Pennsylvania Wayne 28 High Satisfactory 1860 Recreation
Askon Hollow Pennsylvania Fayette 28 High Fair 1963 Water Supply
Saddlers Run Pennsylvania Lebanon 28 Low Not Rated 1957 Recreation
Elm Lake Pennsylvania Pike 28 High Fair 1972 Recreation
Hanger Service Road Det Basin Pennsylvania Allegheny 28 Low Satisfactory 1992 Flood Risk Reduction
Pond No 3 Pennsylvania Chester 28 Low Fair — Tailings
Wohelo Lake Pennsylvania Franklin 28 Significant Fair 1953 Recreation
Lawson Pennsylvania Wyoming 28 Low Not Available 1970 Recreation
Toby Creek Impoundment Basin Pennsylvania Luzerne 28 High Satisfactory 1940 Flood Risk Reduction
Wolfe Farm Pennsylvania Cumberland 28 High Fair 1966 Irrigation
Aylesworth Creek Dam - Mayfield Dike Pennsylvania Lackawanna 28 High Not Available 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Homewood Pennsylvania Beaver 28 Significant Fair 1852 Recreation
Glenwood Lake Pennsylvania Lackawanna 27 High Satisfactory 1930 Recreation
West Surge Pond Pennsylvania Beaver 27 Significant Satisfactory 1974 Other
Hunters Lake Pennsylvania Sullivan 27 High Fair 1970 Recreation
Agronomy Farm Pond Pennsylvania Centre 27 Low Not Available 1967 Irrigation
Doverspike Brothers Pennsylvania Jefferson 27 Low Not Rated — Other
Solebury Farm Pennsylvania Bucks 27 High Fair 1953 Recreation
Dinsmore No 2 Pennsylvania Washington 27 High Satisfactory 1909 Recreation
Minsi Lake Pennsylvania Northampton 27 High Satisfactory 1970 Recreation
Cadjaw Pond Pennsylvania Wayne 27 High Poor 1914 Recreation
Lukavick Pennsylvania Butler 27 Low Not Available 1969 Recreation
Hidden Valley Pennsylvania Butler 27 Low Not Available 1974 Recreation
Greenwalt Pennsylvania Westmoreland 27 Significant Not Rated 1990 Recreation
Stanford Avenue Detention Basin Pennsylvania Berks 27 High Fair 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Garrett (Pa-413) Pennsylvania Wayne 27 High Fair 1970 Flood Risk Reduction

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.