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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
Willis River Dam #6a Virginia Buckingham 33 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Drummond Dam Virginia Chesapeake 33 Undetermined Not Rated — Navigation
Barr Dam Virginia Fauquier 33 Significant Fair — Recreation
Reynolds New Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 33 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Glen Lochan Dam Virginia Albemarle 33 Significant Fair — Recreation
Starkweather Dam Virginia Stafford 33 Undetermined Not Rated —
Burton Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 33 High Fair — Recreation
South Anna Dam #3 Virginia Louisa 33 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Mocomp Dam #1 Virginia Tazewell 33 Undetermined Not Rated —
Fox Lake Dam Virginia Fairfax 33 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Roanoke Creek Dam # 5b Virginia Charlotte 33 High Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
Bishops Dam Virginia Greene 33 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Windsor Lake Dam Virginia Roanoke City 33 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Paul Riefenberg Dam Virginia Wythe 33 Undetermined Not Rated —
Amelia County Dam # 8 Virginia Amelia 33 Undetermined Not Rated —
Timberlake Dam #2 Virginia Hanover 33 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Blue Ridge Estates Dam Virginia Botetourt 33 High Fair — Recreation
Kennett Dam Virginia Franklin 33 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Forest Lakes Dam Virginia Frederick 33 Undetermined Fair —
Pounding Brook Dam Virginia Albemarle 33 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
North Fork Park Pond Dam Virginia Albemarle 33 High Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
Lowry Dam Virginia Loudoun 33 Undetermined Unsatisfactory — Water Supply
Braswell'S Dam Virginia Patrick 33 High Fair — Recreation
Schoolfield Virginia Danville 33 Significant Satisfactory 1904 Hydroelectric
Staunton City Dam #1 Virginia Staunton 33 Undetermined Not Rated —
Rocky Pen Run Regional Pond 2a Dam Virginia Stafford 33 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Apple Mountain Lake Dam Virginia Warren 33 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Terry Large Pond Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 33 Undetermined Not Rated —
Woods End Dam Virginia Roanoke 33 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Ivy Hills Golf Club Dam Virginia Bedford 33 Undetermined Fair — Recreation
Lake Monocan Dam Virginia Nelson 33 High Satisfactory — Irrigation
Bell Dam Virginia Henry 33 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Fries, Canal Embankment Virginia Grayson 33 High Poor 1902 Hydroelectric
Beaufont Spring Dam Virginia Chesterfield 33 Undetermined Not Rated —
No. 1 Pond Dam @ Jrcc Etc. (6) Virginia Powhatan 33 Undetermined Not Rated —
Watts Dam Virginia Nelson 33 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Shirley Bell Dam Virginia Prince William 33 Undetermined Not Rated —
East - Cabin Pond Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 33 Undetermined Not Rated —
Lake Powhatan Dam Virginia Pulaski 33 High Fair — Recreation
Fauber Dam Virginia Augusta 32 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Bear Creek Dam Virginia Cumberland 32 Significant Satisfactory 1939 Recreation
Greenfield Farms Home Farm Pond # 1 Virginia Mecklenburg 32 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Tate Dam Virginia Henry 32 Undetermined Not Rated —
Chenault Dam Virginia Caroline 32 Undetermined Not Rated —
Framatome Storm Water and Fire Pond Dam Virginia Campbell 32 Low Satisfactory — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Pintler Dam Virginia Henry 32 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Fluvanna County Dam #12 Virginia Fluvanna 32 Undetermined Not Rated —
Drinkard Dam Virginia Appomattox 32 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Nelson Dam #1 Virginia Henry 32 Undetermined Not Rated —
Sweet Briar College - Lower Dam Virginia Amherst 32 High Fair — 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.