Browse Dams

564 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 564 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
Left Fork Kermit Coal CO Cr Impoundment Dam West Virginia — 0 High Not Rated — Tailings
Dalton Branch Cr Dam West Virginia — 0 High Not Rated — Tailings
Lower Glade Lake Dam West Virginia Preston 0 Significant Not Rated —
Upper Glade Lake Dam West Virginia Preston 0 High Not Rated —
Cobun Creek #2 Dam West Virginia Monongalia 0 High Satisfactory —
Little Broad Run #6 Dam West Virginia Mason 0 High Satisfactory —
Little Broad Run #7 Dam West Virginia Mason 0 High Satisfactory —
Silver Creek Dam West Virginia Pocahontas 0 Significant Satisfactory — Other
Shavers Fork Dam West Virginia Pocahontas 0 Significant Satisfactory 1999 Other
Graff/Lane Sw Dam West Virginia Kanawha 0 High Not Rated — Flood Risk Reduction
R. C. Byrd On-Site Fish Hatchery Dam West Virginia Mason 0 Significant Satisfactory — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Harrison Power Station Sediment Pond West Virginia Harrison 0 Significant Satisfactory — Debris Control
Black Pond Dam West Virginia Putnam 0 High Not Rated — Recreation
Pond No. #1 Dam West Virginia Grant 0 Significant Satisfactory 1991 Water Supply

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.