Browse Dams

1,492 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 1,492 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
Lake Pinecrest Pennsylvania Luzerne 18 High Poor 1959 Recreation
Spring Hill Pennsylvania Cumberland 18 Significant Not Rated 1970 Recreation
Mill Pennsylvania York 18 High Satisfactory 1863 Grade Stabilization
Pohopoco Creek Pennsylvania Carbon 18 Low Satisfactory 1909 Recreation
Lost Creek Pennsylvania Somerset 18 Significant Fair 1954 Recreation
Middle Creek Pennsylvania Lancaster 18 High Poor 1971 Recreation
Mountain Springs Lake Pennsylvania Monroe 18 High Poor 1919 Recreation
Mannitto Pennsylvania Westmoreland 18 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Valley View Pennsylvania Pike 18 Significant Fair 1956 Recreation
Walden Pond Pennsylvania Butler 18 Significant Not Rated — Other
Chamberlain Pond Pennsylvania Wyoming 18 High Fair 1919 Recreation
Laurel Ridge Lake Pennsylvania Somerset 18 Low Not Rated 1956 Recreation
Gouldsboro Lake Pennsylvania Monroe 18 Significant Fair 1895 Recreation
Green Hills Lake Pennsylvania Berks 18 High Fair 1930 Recreation
Edinboro Lake Pennsylvania Erie 18 High Poor 1909 Recreation
Whitney Ridge Pennsylvania Westmoreland 18 High Fair 1899 Recreation
Hensingersville Pennsylvania Lehigh 18 Low Fair 1936 Recreation
Tanglwood Lake Pennsylvania Pike 18 High Fair 1965 Recreation
Reservoir No 4 Pennsylvania Cambria 18 Significant Not Rated 1993 Water Supply
Stouffer Lake Pennsylvania Lebanon 18 High Fair 1949 Recreation
Washburn Lake Pennsylvania Chester 18 Significant Fair 1955 Recreation
North Lake Pennsylvania Pike 18 High Poor 1972 Recreation
Oakland Pennsylvania Susquehanna 18 Significant Not Rated 1896 Recreation
Lake Ondawa Pennsylvania Bradford 18 High Fair 1919 Recreation
Lake Conewago Pennsylvania Lebanon 18 Significant Satisfactory 1919 Recreation
Snyner-Westhaver Pennsylvania Cumberland 18 Low Not Rated 1979 Irrigation
Wildwood Lake Pennsylvania Wayne 18 High Satisfactory 1956 Recreation
Upper Boone Lake Pennsylvania Sullivan 18 High Fair 1972 Recreation
Cherry Run No 1 Pennsylvania Armstrong 18 Low Not Rated 1964 Other
Cherry Run No 2 Pennsylvania Armstrong 18 Low Not Rated 1964 Other
Manor Creek Farms Pennsylvania Butler 18 Significant Not Rated — Flood Risk Reduction
Linpro Detention Basin Pennsylvania Chester 18 Significant Fair 1987 Flood Risk Reduction
Pine View Pennsylvania Luzerne 18 Low Not Rated — Other
Arrowhead Lake Pennsylvania Monroe 18 High Fair 1954 Recreation
Thorn Hill Park Detention Basin Pennsylvania Allegheny 18 Significant Fair 1987 Flood Risk Reduction
Emerald No.2 Sed Pond 1 Pennsylvania Greene 18 High Satisfactory — Other
Stonehedge Pond Pennsylvania Wyoming 18 High Satisfactory 1990 Irrigation
Laroche College Detention Basin #1 Pennsylvania Allegheny 18 Significant Satisfactory 1988 Flood Risk Reduction
Nello L Teer Co Pennsylvania Greene 18 Significant Satisfactory 1980 Other
Ramey Pennsylvania Clearfield 17 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Roscoe Burgess Pennsylvania Sullivan 17 Significant Not Rated 1951 Recreation
Hartwig Pennsylvania Wayne 17 Low Satisfactory 1988 Recreation
Chambers Pennsylvania Washington 17 Low Fair 1820 Recreation
Bunnells Pond Pennsylvania Wayne 17 High Fair 1914 Recreation
Scotch Valley Pennsylvania Blair 17 Significant Not Rated 1998 Irrigation
Lake Rowena Pennsylvania Cambria 17 Low Not Rated 1951 Recreation
Shaggers Inn Waterfowl Pennsylvania Clearfield 17 High Satisfactory 1989 Recreation
Middle Mang Pennsylvania Wayne 17 Low Satisfactory 1977 Recreation
Page Lake Pennsylvania Susquehanna 17 High Fair 1863 Recreation
Griffis Pennsylvania Susquehanna 17 Significant Satisfactory 1989 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.