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
Mayo Dam Virginia Culpeper 34 Undetermined Not Rated -
Mountain Run Dam #8a Virginia Culpeper 34 Significant Satisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
Boonsboro Country Club #1 Virginia Bedford 34 Low Not Rated - Irrigation
Radcliffe Dam Virginia Chesterfield 34 Undetermined Not Rated -
Rancks Dam Virginia Powhatan 34 Undetermined Not Rated -
Lollis Dam Virginia Bedford 34 Undetermined Not Rated -
Muddiman Dam Virginia Appomattox 34 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Merritt Dam Virginia Patrick 34 Undetermined Not Rated -
Stuart Water Treatment Plant Dam Virginia Patrick 34 Undetermined Not Rated - Water Supply
Hoskins Dam Virginia Patrick 34 Undetermined Not Rated -
Rivanna W&S Dam Virginia Albemarle 34 Low Poor -
Bath Alum Farm Dam Virginia Bath 34 Significant Fair - Recreation
Woodland Pond Virginia Chesterfield 34 High Fair - Recreation
J.T. Hirst Dam Virginia Loudoun 34 Significant Fair - Water Supply
Lake Dejarnette Dam Virginia Caroline 34 Low Fair - Recreation
Fluvanna Correction Ctr For Women Dam Virginia Fluvanna 34 Undetermined Not Rated - Water Supply
Blausten Dam Virginia Goochland 34 Undetermined Not Rated -
Fluvanna County Dam #7 Virginia Fluvanna 34 Undetermined Not Rated -
Whippoorwill Dam Virginia Rappahannock 34 High Satisfactory - Recreation
Patricia Gills Dam Virginia Cumberland 34 Undetermined Not Rated -
Hammock Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 34 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Hodges Dam Virginia Henry 34 Undetermined Not Rated -
Upper Byers Dam Virginia Powhatan 34 Low Satisfactory - Recreation
Lake Madison Dam Virginia King George 34 Significant Satisfactory - Recreation
Falling Creek Reservoir Dam Virginia Chesterfield 34 High Satisfactory - Recreation
Roanoke Creek Dam # 49a Virginia Charlotte 34 Significant Fair 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
High Mountain Farm Dam Virginia Fauquier 34 Low Not Rated - Recreation
Hickory Lake Club Dam Virginia Bedford 34 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Amherst County Dam # 11 Virginia Amherst 34 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
South Anna Dam #7 Virginia Louisa 34 Significant Satisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Jefferson Dam Virginia King George 34 Significant Poor - Recreation
Upper Groves Dam Virginia New Kent 34 Undetermined Not Rated - Irrigation
Lake Holiday Dam Virginia Caroline 34 Low Not Rated - Recreation
Twin Lakes Dam # 2 Virginia Greene 34 High Satisfactory - Recreation
Hartford Lake Dam Virginia Hanover 34 Low Satisfactory - Recreation
Southern Shores Drive Dam Virginia Prince William 34 Significant Not Rated - Flood Risk Reduction
Potomac Club Regional Pond Dam Virginia Prince William 34 Significant Satisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
Talley Farms Dam Virginia Wythe 34 Undetermined Not Rated -
Fluvanna County Dam #1 Virginia Fluvanna 34 Undetermined Satisfactory -
Stroobants Dam Virginia Bedford 34 High Fair - Recreation
Peaks of Otter Dam 1-K Mi.85.5 Virginia Bedford 34 High Not Available 1964 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Brookfield Park Dam Virginia Fairfax 34 Low Satisfactory -
Crozet Sportsman Club Dam Virginia Albemarle 34 Low Satisfactory 1961 Recreation
Kennett Dam Virginia Franklin 33 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Roanoke Creek Dam # 5b Virginia Charlotte 33 High Fair - Flood Risk Reduction
Amelia County Dam # 8 Virginia Amelia 33 Undetermined Not Rated -
Glen Lochan Dam Virginia Albemarle 33 Significant Fair - Recreation
Terry Large Pond Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 33 Undetermined Not Rated -
Pounding Brook Dam Virginia Albemarle 33 Undetermined Not Rated - Irrigation
Bishops Dam Virginia Greene 33 Undetermined Not Rated - 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.