Browse Dams

1,941 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 1,941 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
Big Drumlin Pond Dam New York Oneida 23 Significant Poor 1911 Recreation
Elk Lake Dam New York Essex 23 Low Not Rated 1965 Recreation
Scotts Reservoir Dam New York Westchester 23 Significant Poor 1883 Water Supply
Elmer New York Lewis 23 Low Satisfactory 1917 Hydroelectric
Hartwick Reservoir Dam New York Otsego 23 Significant Poor 1924 Recreation
Adams Basin Waste Weir Dam New York Monroe 23 High Not Rated 1918 Navigation
Hunts Pond Dam New York Chenango 23 Low Not Rated 1940 Recreation
Aleck Meadow Reservoir Dam New York Orange 23 Significant Poor 1956 Water Supply
Gallatin Pond Dam New York Columbia 23 Low Not Rated 1988 Recreation
Cold Spring Dam (Upper) New York Putnam 23 High Poor 1934 Water Supply
Mjj Dam New York Dutchess 23 Significant Poor 1961 Recreation
Mt. Miles INC. Dam New York Otsego 23 Low Not Rated 1963 Recreation
Elmcrest Childrens Center Dam New York Onondaga 23 Low Not Rated 1980 Recreation
Cameron Pond Dam New York Steuben 23 High Not Rated 1986 Recreation
Minetto Lock & Dam 5 New York Oswego 23 High Fair 1915 Hydroelectric
Camp Schoellkopf #2 Dam New York Wyoming 23 Significant Not Rated 1957 Recreation
Genegantslet Creek Project Dam 2a New York Chenango 23 Significant Satisfactory 1968 Recreation
W O Bruyere Farm Pond Dam New York Wyoming 23 Low Not Rated 1957 Other
Lake Jefferson New York Sullivan 22 High Unsatisfactory 1927 Hydroelectric
Hoosick Falls Dam New York Rensselaer 22 Low Not Rated 1890 Hydroelectric
Station 5 New York Monroe 22 Low Satisfactory 1918 Hydroelectric
Newton Falls Stabilization Pond #3 Dam New York St. Lawrence 22 Low Not Rated 1965 Other
Orchard Park Reservoir Dam New York Erie 22 Low Not Rated 1933 Recreation
Sagamore Lake Dam New York Putnam 22 Significant Satisfactory 1946 Recreation
Amity Lake Dam New York Allegany 22 Significant Not Rated 1963 Recreation
Eagle New York Lewis 22 Low Satisfactory 1915 Hydroelectric
Myosotis Lake Dam New York Albany 22 High Fair 1933 Recreation
Yankee Lake Dam New York Sullivan 22 High Satisfactory 1844 Recreation
Melcher Dam New York Columbia 22 Low Not Rated 1930 Recreation
Piercefield New York St. Lawrence 22 High Satisfactory 1914 Hydroelectric
Larry Halloran Pond Dam New York Onondaga 22 Low Not Rated 1963 Recreation
Edgar Ploetz Recreational Pond Dam New York Cattaraugus 22 Significant Poor 1969 Recreation
Pine Meadow Brook Dam New York Rockland 22 Low Not Rated 1935 Recreation
Bomac Lake Dam New York Allegany 22 Low Not Rated 1957 Recreation
John Allen Pond Dam New York Putnam 22 Low Not Rated 1935 Recreation
Bowman Ave Dam New York Westchester 22 Significant Poor 1941 Flood Risk Reduction
Korianski Pond Dam New York Delaware 22 Significant Poor 1974 Other
Clayton Herrington Pond Dams A & B New York Steuben 22 Low Not Rated 1964 Recreation
Mine Lake New York Orange 22 Significant Poor 1845 Water Supply
Forest Lake Dam New York Ulster 22 Low Not Rated 1905 Recreation
Beebee Island Diversion Dam New York Jefferson 22 Significant Not Rated 1931 Hydroelectric
Storm King Art Center Dam New York Orange 22 Low Not Rated 2001 Other
Davis Lake Dam New York Clinton 22 Significant Poor 1957 Recreation
Queensboro Lake Dam New York Orange 22 Low Not Rated 1924 Recreation
Skaneateles Lake Dam New York Onondaga 22 High Satisfactory 1902 Recreation
Dexter South Channel Dam New York Jefferson 22 Low Satisfactory 1925 Hydroelectric
St Josephs Lake Dam New York Sullivan 22 High Satisfactory 1905 Recreation
Lake Lincolndale Dam New York Westchester 22 High Poor 1935 Recreation
Potake Lake Dam New York Rockland 22 High Satisfactory 1800 Recreation
Matawa Lake Dam New York Sullivan 22 Low Not Rated 1949 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.