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
Rainbow Lake Dam New York Cattaraugus 22 Significant Not Rated 1964 Other
Beebee Island Diversion Dam New York Jefferson 22 Significant Not Rated 1931 Hydroelectric
Lake Lincolndale Dam New York Westchester 22 High Poor 1935 Recreation
Amity Lake Dam New York Allegany 22 Significant Not Rated 1963 Recreation
St Josephs Lake Dam New York Sullivan 22 High Satisfactory 1905 Recreation
Berkshire Turkey Farm Pond Dam New York Columbia 22 Significant Satisfactory 1959 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Edgar Ploetz Recreational Pond Dam New York Cattaraugus 22 Significant Poor 1969 Recreation
Potake Lake Dam New York Rockland 22 High Satisfactory 1800 Recreation
Dexter South Channel Dam New York Jefferson 22 Low Satisfactory 1925 Hydroelectric
Eagle New York Lewis 22 Low Satisfactory 1915 Hydroelectric
Bomac Lake Dam New York Allegany 22 Low Not Rated 1957 Recreation
Matawa Lake Dam New York Sullivan 22 Low Not Rated 1949 Water Supply
Melcher Dam New York Columbia 22 Low Not Rated 1930 Recreation
Basic Creek Dam New York Albany 21 High Poor 1928 Water Supply
Betty Brook Dam New York Delaware 21 Low Poor 1972 Recreation
Louis Dunckel Dam New York Chenango 21 Low Not Rated 1963 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lock 24 Dam Erie Canal New York Onondaga 21 High Poor 1908 Hydroelectric
Wadsworth Pond Dam New York Livingston 21 Significant Poor 1905 Other
Hoag Pond Dam New York Chautauqua 21 Low Not Rated 1952 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Medina Aqueduct Dam New York Orleans 21 Significant Not Rated 1967 Hydroelectric
Churchill Dam New York Delaware 21 High Poor 1965 Recreation
West Albany Storm Retention Basin A Dam New York Albany 21 Significant Satisfactory 1980 Flood Risk Reduction
Bed Bug Hill Dam New York Otsego 21 Low Not Rated 1976 Recreation
Beechmont Lake Dam New York Westchester 21 Significant Poor 1904 Recreation
Newark Reservoir Dam #1 New York Ontario 21 Significant Not Rated 1919 Recreation
Starkdale Farms Dam New York Dutchess 21 Low Not Rated 1970 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Putnam Pond Dam New York Essex 21 Significant Not Rated 1965 Recreation
Maybees Waste Weir Dam New York Niagara 21 High Poor 1918 Navigation
Nye Farm Pond Dam New York Madison 21 Low Not Rated - Fish and Wildlife Pond
Lake Tiorati Dam New York Orange 21 High Satisfactory 1915 Recreation
Erwin Pond Dam New York Steuben 21 Low Not Rated 1961 Other
Fall Kill Dam New York Dutchess 21 Significant Poor 1911 Recreation
Gregg Farm Pond Dam New York Ulster 21 Low Not Rated 1966 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Leland Ryder Lake Dam New York Putnam 21 Low Not Rated 1965 Recreation
Crystal Lake Dam New York Washington 21 Low Not Rated 1889 Water Supply
New York State Dam New York Saratoga 21 Low Satisfactory 1840 Hydroelectric
Huehnel Pond Dam New York Columbia 21 Low Not Rated - Recreation
Tub Mill Pond Dam New York Essex 21 Significant Not Rated 1912 Other
Joseph Karwoski Farm Pond Dam New York Steuben 21 Low Not Rated 1965 Recreation
Allen Street Detention Pond Dam New York Chautauqua 21 Significant Not Rated - Flood Risk Reduction
Lock C-12 New York Washington 21 Significant Satisfactory 1911 Hydroelectric
White Birch Lake Dam New York Broome 21 Significant Not Rated 1949 Recreation
Efner Davis Pond Dam New York Cattaraugus 21 Significant Poor 1961 Recreation
Lake Cohasset Lower Dam New York Orange 21 High Poor 1924 Recreation
City of Oswego Dam New York Oswego 21 Low Not Rated 1956 Hydroelectric
Leroy Denbesten Pond Dam New York Columbia 21 Low Not Rated 1980 Recreation
Deposit Reservoir Dam New York Broome 21 Significant Poor - Recreation
Claytons Dam New York Madison 21 Low Not Rated 1917 Recreation
Lows Lake Dam New York St. Lawrence 21 Low Not Rated 1903 Recreation
Feeder Dam New York Warren 21 Low Satisfactory 1924 Hydroelectric

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.