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.

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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.