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.
| Name | State | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Oswego Dam | New York | Oswego | 21 | Low | Not Rated | 1956 | Hydroelectric |
| Basic Creek Dam | New York | Albany | 21 | High | Poor | 1928 | Water Supply |
| Lock C-12 | New York | Washington | 21 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1911 | Hydroelectric |
| Richard Fletcher Pond Dam | New York | Hamilton | 21 | Significant | Poor | 1966 | Recreation |
| Lows Lake Dam | New York | St. Lawrence | 21 | Low | Not Rated | 1903 | Recreation |
| Middleport Reservoir Dam | New York | Niagara | 21 | Low | Not Rated | 1931 | Water Supply |
| Singer Pond Dam | New York | Allegany | 20 | Significant | Not Rated | — | |
| Dickinson Dam | New York | Franklin | 20 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Lower Reservoir Dam | New York | Otsego | 20 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Water Supply |
| Round Pond Creek Dam | New York | Monroe | 20 | High | Satisfactory | 1977 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dyken Pond Dam | New York | Rensselaer | 20 | Significant | Poor | 1914 | Recreation |
| Jack'S Holding On Hill Pond 5 Dam | New York | Dutchess | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 2016 | Irrigation |
| Edmonds Pond Dam | New York | Oneida | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1908 | Recreation |
| Chimney Corners Dam | New York | Westchester | 20 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Unionville | New York | St. Lawrence | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 1907 | Hydroelectric |
| Floyd Proctor Dam | New York | Chautauqua | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1976 | Recreation |
| Spruce Lake Dam | New York | Westchester | 20 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Lisha Kill Dam | New York | Albany | 20 | Significant | Poor | 1923 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lock E-12 Dam At Tribes Hill | New York | Montgomery | 20 | Significant | Not Rated | 1910 | Navigation |
| Woodlands Lake Dam | New York | Westchester | 20 | Significant | Not Rated | 1840 | Recreation |
| Pine Meadow Lake Dam | New York | Rockland | 20 | Significant | Poor | 1934 | Recreation |
| Lake Kanawauke Dam | New York | Rockland | 20 | High | Fair | 1918 | Recreation |
| Willow Brook Dam | New York | Orange | 20 | High | Satisfactory | 1924 | Recreation |
| Irvington Water Works Dam | New York | Westchester | 20 | High | Poor | 1900 | Other |
| Burr Reservoir Dam | New York | Chautauqua | 20 | Significant | Not Rated | 1898 | Other |
| Rihm & Kittel Dam | New York | Putnam | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1956 | Recreation |
| Mud Lock C&S Canal Dam | New York | Cayuga | 20 | High | Poor | 1912 | Navigation |
| Camp Siwanoy Dam | New York | Dutchess | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1926 | Recreation |
| Port Jervis Reservoir #1 Dam | New York | Orange | 20 | High | Fair | 1869 | Water Supply |
| Lock E-11 Dam At Amsterdam | New York | Montgomery | 20 | Significant | Not Rated | 1910 | Navigation |
| Fairport Reservoir Dam #2 | New York | Ontario | 20 | High | Poor | 1932 | Recreation |
| Lallier Dam | New York | Oneida | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1960 | Recreation |
| Arco Lower Brine Reservoir Dam | New York | Cortland | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1982 | Irrigation |
| Doyle Wildlife Pond Dam | New York | Essex | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1969 | Other |
| Lebanon Lake Dam | New York | Sullivan | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1926 | Recreation |
| Chubb River Dam | New York | Essex | 20 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Upper Earlville Reservoir Dam | New York | Madison | 20 | Significant | Poor | 1936 | Other |
| Crystal Lake Dam | New York | Orange | 20 | High | Poor | 1937 | Recreation |
| Alpine Heights Pond Dam | New York | Cattaraugus | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1975 | Recreation |
| Finches Pond Lower Dam | New York | Herkimer | 20 | Significant | Not Rated | — | Other |
| Millers Mills Dam | New York | Herkimer | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1917 | Recreation |
| Crandall Brook Dam | New York | Warren | 20 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1934 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Murray Hill Estates Dam | New York | Westchester | 20 | Significant | Poor | 1979 | Other |
| Upper Wee-Wah Lake Dam | New York | Orange | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1895 | Recreation |
| Cohoes Reservoir #3 Dam | New York | Albany | 20 | High | Satisfactory | 1885 | Water Supply |
| Cobleskill Lower Res Dam | New York | Schoharie | 20 | High | Satisfactory | 1886 | Water Supply |
| George Vosburgh Pond Dam | New York | Montgomery | 20 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Mayer Pond Dam | New York | Dutchess | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1967 | Recreation |
| Duane Lake Dam | New York | Schenectady | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1926 | Recreation |
| Deer Lake Dam | New York | Delaware | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1940 | 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.