Browse Dams

2,711 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 2,711 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
Ararat River Dam #2 Virginia Patrick 30 Undetermined Not Rated — Flood Risk Reduction
Rita Law Dam Virginia Stafford 30 Undetermined Not Rated —
Montgomery Pond Virginia Fauquier 30 Undetermined Not Rated — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Cave Mountain Virginia Rockbridge 30 High Not Rated 1934 Recreation
Windsor Hill Dam Virginia Albemarle 30 High Not Rated — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Whitetail Trails Dam # 1 Virginia Prince Edward 30 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Hui Dam Virginia Loudoun 30 Undetermined Not Rated —
Boaz Dam Virginia Albemarle 30 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
James Solomon Dam Virginia Halifax 30 Undetermined Not Rated —
Yearly Dam Virginia Stafford 30 Undetermined Not Rated —
Caviness Dam Virginia Carroll 30 High Not Rated —
Penola West Two Dam Virginia Caroline 30 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Silver Lake Dam Virginia Frederick 30 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Secondary Sediment Pond Virginia Hanover 30 Undetermined Not Rated — Other
Perch Dam #1 Virginia Fauquier 30 Undetermined Not Rated —
Blenheim Road Sw Dam Virginia Powhatan 30 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Rol Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 30 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Kingspoint Dam Virginia James City 30 Low Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Paines Dam Virginia Albemarle 30 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Lake Shawnee Dam #3 Virginia Powhatan 30 Undetermined Fair 1974 Recreation
Usry Dam Virginia Caroline 30 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Ivy Muc Irrigation Pond Virginia Albemarle 30 Low Not Rated — Irrigation
Virginia Energy Dam Virginia Buchanan 30 Undetermined Not Rated — Water Supply
Lewis Nursery Dam #2 Virginia Pittsylvania 30 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Small Dam Virginia Louisa 30 Undetermined Fair — Recreation
Upper Mint Springs Dam Virginia Albemarle 30 High Fair — Recreation
Grymes Mill Dam Virginia Orange 30 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Upper Ayers Dam Virginia Cumberland 30 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Brocks Mill Dam Virginia Albemarle 30 Undetermined Not Rated — Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Vista Dam #1 Virginia Bedford 30 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Albie Road Dam Virginia Albemarle 30 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Hallock Dam Virginia Albemarle 30 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Doug Branch Pond Virginia Buckingham 30 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Fain Dam Virginia Patrick 30 Undetermined Not Rated —
King William County Dam #8 Virginia King William 30 Undetermined Not Rated —
Massie Farm Pond Virginia James City 30 Undetermined Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
R. R. Jones Dam Virginia Halifax 30 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Wilck Family Dam #1 Virginia Cumberland 30 Undetermined Not Rated —
Wintergreen Dam (Lower) Virginia Nelson 30 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Murrays Dam Virginia Albemarle 30 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Roanoke Creek Dam # 31b Virginia Charlotte 30 High Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
Amherst County Dam # 7 Virginia Amherst 30 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Moyer Pond Dam Virginia Powhatan 30 Undetermined Satisfactory — Recreation
Broaddus Dam Virginia Caroline 30 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
High Grove Dam Virginia Goochland 30 Undetermined Fair — Recreation
Cooley Dam Virginia Warren 30 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Hope Parkway Dam Virginia Loudoun 30 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Birchfield Dam Virginia Wise 30 Undetermined Not Rated —
Camp Shenandoah Dam Virginia Augusta 30 Low Fair — Recreation
Hale Lake Virginia Grayson 30 High Not Rated 1965 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.