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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
Crystal Lake Dam New Jersey Bergen 10 Low Poor 1939 Recreation
Parker Avenue Dam New Jersey Ocean 10 High Fair 1955 Recreation
New Jersey No Name # 17 Dam New Jersey Burlington 10 Low — — Irrigation
Bargaintown Mill Pond Dam New Jersey Atlantic 10 Significant Fair 1718 Recreation
Caines Mill Pond Dam New Jersey Atlantic 10 Low — — Recreation
Rock Ridge Lake Dam New Jersey Morris 10 Significant Poor 1949 Recreation
Washington Forge Pond Dam New Jersey Morris 10 Significant Satisfactory 1890 Recreation
Stabilization/Leveling Pond Dam New Jersey Monmouth 10 Low Satisfactory 1975 Water Supply
New Jersey No Name # 82 Dam New Jersey Monmouth 10 Low — — Irrigation
Double Trouble North Dam New Jersey Ocean 10 Low Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Tamarack Dam New Jersey Sussex 10 High Satisfactory 1940 Recreation
Newton Lake Dam New Jersey Camden 10 Significant Satisfactory 1929 Recreation
Milton Lake Dam New Jersey Union 10 Significant Satisfactory 1937 Recreation
Bear Pond Dam B New Jersey Sussex 10 Significant Satisfactory 1900 Recreation
Moose Pac Lake Dam New Jersey Morris 10 Significant Poor 1918 Recreation
Big Look Trail Dam New Jersey Burlington 10 Significant Fair — Recreation
Lake Erskine Dam New Jersey Passaic 10 Significant Satisfactory 1930 Recreation
Camp Ryker Lake Dam New Jersey Sussex 10 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Silver Lake Dam New Jersey Camden 10 Significant Fair — Recreation
Lower Twin Lakes Dam New Jersey Passaic 10 Significant Satisfactory 1927 Recreation
Lake Wasigan Dam New Jersey Warren 10 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Mountain Valley Park Dam New Jersey Morris 10 Significant Satisfactory 1950 Recreation
New Jersey No Name # 113 Dam New Jersey Ocean 10 Significant Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Franklin Lake Dam New Jersey Monmouth 10 Low Poor — Recreation
Bass Lake Dam New Jersey Ocean 10 Low Not Available — Recreation
Fallen Leaf Lake Dam New Jersey Burlington 10 Low Not Available 1954 Recreation
Balesville Dam New Jersey Sussex 9 Low — — Recreation
Griffith Dam New Jersey Morris 9 Low — — Recreation
Collier Mills Dam New Jersey Ocean 9 Low Poor 1942 Recreation
Wells Mill Reservoir Dam New Jersey Ocean 9 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Stafford Forge Dam New Jersey Ocean 9 Significant Fair 1944 Recreation
Spruce Lake Dam New Jersey Gloucester 9 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Lake Shawnee Dam New Jersey Morris 9 Significant Poor — Recreation
Coxhat Pond Dam New Jersey Salem 9 Low Fair — Recreation
Pohatcong Lake Dam New Jersey Ocean 9 High Satisfactory 1931 Recreation
Upper Waterloo Lake Dam New Jersey Sussex 9 Low Poor — Recreation
Clarks Pond Dam New Jersey Cumberland 9 Low — — Recreation
Quinton Pond Dam New Jersey Salem 9 Significant Satisfactory — Water Supply
Kandle Lake Dam New Jersey Gloucester 9 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Stephen Lake Dam New Jersey Atlantic 9 Significant Poor — Recreation
Nosenzo Pond Dam New Jersey Passaic 9 Significant Satisfactory 1927 Recreation
Lake Oberst Dam New Jersey Gloucester 9 Significant Poor —
Tennents Brook Dam New Jersey Middlesex 9 Low Satisfactory 1890 Recreation
Hankins Pond Dam New Jersey Cumberland 9 Significant Poor — Recreation
Birchwood Lake Dam New Jersey Burlington 9 Significant Satisfactory 1955 Recreation
Lake Ames Dam New Jersey Morris 9 Significant Poor 1934 Recreation
Diamond Mill Pond Dam New Jersey Essex 9 Significant Satisfactory 1937 Recreation
New Jersey No Name # 131 Dam New Jersey Salem 9 Significant Poor —
Cedar Lake Dam New Jersey Gloucester 9 Low Poor — Recreation
Bellman Br. Bleachery Dam New Jersey Bergen 9 Low — — 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.