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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.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Rainbow Lakes Dam New Jersey Morris 11 High Fair — Recreation
Plainsboro Pond Dam New Jersey Middlesex 11 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Deal Lake Dam New Jersey Monmouth 11 Low — — Recreation
Cranberry Lakes Dam #5 New Jersey Burlington 11 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Swannanoa Lake #2 (North) Dam New Jersey Morris 11 High Satisfactory 1914 Recreation
Lake Telemark Dam New Jersey Morris 11 Significant Satisfactory 1924 Recreation
Durham Pond Dam New Jersey Morris 11 Low Poor — Recreation
Ballinger Lake Dam New Jersey Burlington 11 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Wedgwood Country Club Dam New Jersey Gloucester 11 Significant Satisfactory —
Star Lake Upper Dam New Jersey Passaic 11 High Satisfactory 1900 Recreation
Forest Drive Dam New Jersey Ocean 10 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Elk Lake Dam New Jersey Cumberland 10 Low — — Recreation
French Lake Dam New Jersey Warren 10 Low — 1945 Recreation
Willow Grove Dam New Jersey Salem 10 Significant Fair — Other
Mohegan Trail Dam New Jersey Bergen 10 Low Poor — Recreation
Canes Dam New Jersey Hunterdon 10 Low — — Recreation
Lake Owassa Dam New Jersey Sussex 10 Low — — Recreation
Slabtown Lake Dam New Jersey Salem 10 Low Poor 1926 Recreation
Smithville Dam New Jersey Burlington 10 High Satisfactory 1935 Recreation
Sylva Lake Dam New Jersey Mercer 10 Significant Fair 1923 Recreation
Cobbs Mill Dam New Jersey Salem 10 Significant Poor 1940 Recreation
Lake Kathryn South Dam New Jersey Sussex 10 Low — — Recreation
Emma Lake Dam New Jersey Morris 10 Low Poor — Flood Risk Reduction
Hands Mill Dam New Jersey Cumberland 10 Significant Fair — Recreation
Deep Run Dam New Jersey Middlesex 10 Low Satisfactory 1988 Water Supply
Jumping Brook Dam New Jersey Monmouth 10 Low Satisfactory 1907 Water Supply
West Creek Dam New Jersey Cape May 10 Significant Fair — Recreation
Cranberry Co. Dam New Jersey Burlington 10 Significant Satisfactory 1934 Recreation
Mickels Mill Dam New Jersey Salem 10 Low — 1928 Recreation
Lake Anne Dam New Jersey Sussex 10 Low Satisfactory 1950 Recreation
Washington Lake South Dam New Jersey Bergen 10 Significant Satisfactory 1980 Recreation
Washington Lake West Dam New Jersey Bergen 10 Significant Satisfactory 1980 Recreation
Johnson Pond Dam New Jersey Cape May 10 Significant Poor 1759 Recreation
Kittatinny Lake Dam New Jersey Sussex 10 Low Satisfactory 1923 Recreation
Dixons Pond Dam New Jersey Morris 10 Low Poor — Recreation
Mt. Misery Dam New Jersey Burlington 10 Low — 1950 Recreation
Perona Lake #2 Dam New Jersey Sussex 10 Low — — Recreation
Watchung Square Dam New Jersey Somerset 10 Significant Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Cranes Lake Dam New Jersey Gloucester 10 Significant Poor 1972 Recreation
Sunshine Lake Dam New Jersey Camden 10 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Clearview Lake Dam New Jersey Sussex 10 Significant Satisfactory 1960 Recreation
Lebanon Lake Dam New Jersey Burlington 10 Significant Poor 1956 Recreation
Lake Gerard Dam New Jersey Sussex 10 High Satisfactory 1930 Recreation
New Jersey No Name # 17 Dam New Jersey Burlington 10 Low — — Irrigation
Levine Reservoir Dam New Jersey Passaic 10 Significant Fair — Water Supply
Davidsons Mill Pond Dam New Jersey Middlesex 10 Significant Fair 1950 Water Supply
Lebanon Forest #1 Dam New Jersey Burlington 10 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Henion Pond Dam New Jersey Passaic 10 Significant Fair 1926 Recreation
Hidden Valley Lake Dam New Jersey Sussex 10 High Satisfactory —
Wildcat Ridge Wma Dam New Jersey Morris 10 Low — — 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.