Browse Dams
1,939 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 1,939 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Fletcher Pond Dam | New York | Hamilton | 21 | Significant | Poor | 1966 | Recreation |
| Allen Street Detention Pond Dam | New York | Chautauqua | 21 | Significant | Not Rated | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lows Lake Dam | New York | St. Lawrence | 21 | Low | Not Rated | 1903 | Recreation |
| Maybees Waste Weir Dam | New York | Niagara | 21 | High | Not Rated | 1918 | Navigation |
| Holbrook Pond Dam | New York | Otsego | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 2002 | Recreation |
| Dickinson Dam | New York | Franklin | 20 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Lower Reservoir Dam | New York | Otsego | 20 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Water Supply |
| Lesky Road Flood Control Dam | New York | Chemung | 20 | Low | Not Rated | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Edmonds Pond Dam | New York | Oneida | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1908 | Recreation |
| Alpine Heights Pond Dam | New York | Cattaraugus | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1975 | Recreation |
| Mud Lock C&S Canal Dam | New York | Cayuga | 20 | High | Poor | 1912 | Navigation |
| Crystal Lake Dam | New York | Orange | 20 | High | Poor | 1937 | Recreation |
| Stillwater - South Dam | New York | Herkimer | 20 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1924 | Hydroelectric |
| Rihm & Kittel Dam | New York | Putnam | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1956 | Recreation |
| Floyd Proctor Dam | New York | Chautauqua | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1976 | Recreation |
| Naylor Dam | New York | Madison | 20 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1974 | Recreation |
| Fairport Reservoir Dam #2 | New York | Ontario | 20 | High | Poor | 1932 | 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 |
| Upper Wee-Wah Lake Dam | New York | Orange | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1895 | Recreation |
| Archer Vly Dam | New York | Saratoga | 20 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Woodlands Lake Dam | New York | Westchester | 20 | Significant | Not Rated | 1840 | Recreation |
| Lake Kanawauke Dam | New York | Rockland | 20 | High | Fair | 1918 | Recreation |
| Godfreys Pond Dam | New York | Genesee | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1860 | Recreation |
| Horseshoe Lake Dam | New York | Genesee | 20 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1953 | Recreation |
| Monhagen Lake Dike | New York | Orange | 20 | High | Fair | 1867 | Water Supply |
| Colt Estate Dam | New York | Putnam | 20 | Significant | Not Rated | 1908 | Recreation |
| Kingston Reservoir #4 Dam | New York | Ulster | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1909 | Water Supply |
| Dyken Pond Dam | New York | Rensselaer | 20 | Significant | Poor | 1914 | Recreation |
| 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 |
| Arco Lower Brine Reservoir Dam | New York | Cortland | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1982 | Irrigation |
| Burr Reservoir Dam | New York | Chautauqua | 20 | Significant | Not Rated | 1898 | Other |
| Irvington Water Works Dam | New York | Westchester | 20 | High | Poor | 1900 | Other |
| Lock E-11 Dam At Amsterdam | New York | Montgomery | 20 | Significant | Not Rated | 1910 | Navigation |
| Mayer Pond Dam | New York | Dutchess | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1967 | Recreation |
| Chubb River Dam | New York | Essex | 20 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Nancy Lawson Dam | New York | Albany | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1996 | Recreation |
| Wildcat Dam | New York | Sullivan | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1928 | Recreation |
| Cohoes Reservoir #3 Dam | New York | Albany | 20 | High | Satisfactory | 1885 | Water Supply |
| Yauney Reservoir Dam | New York | Fulton | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1964 | Water Supply |
| D Mill At Ticonderoga Dam | New York | Essex | 20 | Significant | Not Rated | 1981 | Hydroelectric |
| Pine Meadow Lake Dam | New York | Rockland | 20 | Significant | Poor | 1934 | Recreation |
| Belvedere Lake Dam | New York | Otsego | 20 | Significant | Poor | 1900 | Recreation |
| Emerson Produce Reservoir Dike | New York | Yates | 20 | Significant | Poor | 1962 | Recreation |
| Crandall Brook Dam | New York | Warren | 20 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1934 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Wappingers Falls | New York | Dutchess | 20 | High | Satisfactory | 1872 | Hydroelectric |
| Sunset Saddle Dam | New York | Cattaraugus | 20 | Significant | Not Rated | — | Other |
| George Vosburgh Pond Dam | New York | Montgomery | 20 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Cobleskill Lower Res Dam | New York | Schoharie | 20 | High | Satisfactory | 1886 | 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.