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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.