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.
| Name | State | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower North River # 78 | Virginia | Rockingham | 89 | High | Fair | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Hunting Run Dam | Virginia | Spotsylvania | 89 | High | Satisfactory | — | Water Supply |
| Stewarts Creek - Lovills Creek Dam #9 | Virginia | Carroll | 88 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Lester Lumber Company Dam | Virginia | Henry | 88 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Other |
| Pedlar River Dam | Virginia | Amherst | 87 | High | Satisfactory | — | Water Supply |
| Squall Creek Dam | Virginia | Patrick | 87 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Shoemaker River # 4c | Virginia | Rockingham | 86 | High | Fair | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mitchells Dam | Virginia | Patrick | 85 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Irrigation |
| Lake Monticello Dam | Virginia | Fluvanna | 85 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Carvin Cove Dam | Virginia | Botetourt | 85 | High | Satisfactory | — | Water Supply |
| Beaver Creek Dam | Virginia | Bristol | 85 | High | Not Available | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lower North River # 80 | Virginia | Rockingham | 82 | High | Fair | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Moores Creek Dam | Virginia | Rockbridge | 82 | High | Satisfactory | — | Water Supply |
| Dry Run Dam #102 | Virginia | Page | 81 | High | Fair | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Aquia Creek Dam | Virginia | Stafford | 81 | High | Fair | — | Water Supply |
| Stony Creek Dam #9 | Virginia | Shenandoah | 80 | High | Satisfactory | 1971 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lower North River # 22b | Virginia | Rockingham | 80 | High | Fair | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Star Branch Dam #1 | Virginia | Buchanan | 79 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Other |
| Upper Norton Reservoir Dam | Virginia | Norton | 78 | High | Satisfactory | — | Water Supply |
| Sugar Hollow Dam | Virginia | Albemarle | 77 | High | Satisfactory | — | Water Supply |
| T. Nelson Elliott Dam | Virginia | Prince William | 76 | High | Satisfactory | — | Water Supply |
| Upper Clinch Valley Dam #1b | Virginia | Tazewell | 76 | High | Satisfactory | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Glade Mtn No 1 | Virginia | Smyth | 74 | Low | Not Rated | 1955 | Recreation |
| Lake Frederick Dam | Virginia | Frederick | 74 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Glade Mtn Washer Site 3 Dam | Virginia | Smyth | 74 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Debris Control |
| Shoemaker River # 3b | Virginia | Rockingham | 74 | High | Fair | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake Montclair Dam | Virginia | Prince William | 74 | High | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Arwa Sludge Lagoon Dam | Virginia | Chesterfield | 73 | Undetermined | Fair | — | Other |
| Brasfield (Appomattox) | Virginia | Dinwiddie | 73 | High | Fair | 1968 | Water Supply |
| Greene County Reservoir Dam | Virginia | Greene | 73 | High | Not Rated | — | Water Supply |
| Kyanite East Ridge Dam | Virginia | Buckingham | 72 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Water Supply |
| Buffalo River Dam # 2 | Virginia | Amherst | 71 | High | Fair | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Stony Creek Dam #10 | Virginia | Shenandoah | 71 | High | Satisfactory | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Beaver Creek Dam | Virginia | Henry | 71 | High | Satisfactory | — | Water Supply |
| Big Cherry Rcc Dam | Virginia | Wise | 70 | High | Fair | — | Water Supply |
| Kyanite Mine Waste Dam #1 | Virginia | Buckingham | 70 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Other |
| Embry Dredge Material Spoil Dam | Virginia | Fredericksburg | 70 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Other |
| Barcroft Dam | Virginia | Fairfax | 69 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Cherrystone Creek Dam # 2a | Virginia | Pittsylvania | 68 | High | Fair | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ivy Hill Dam | Virginia | Bedford | 68 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Beaverdam Creek Dam | Virginia | Bedford | 68 | High | Poor | — | Water Supply |
| Upper North River Dam #10 | Virginia | Augusta | 68 | High | Satisfactory | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dry Run Dam #101 | Virginia | Page | 67 | High | Satisfactory | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Little Creek Dam | Virginia | James City | 67 | High | Poor | — | Water Supply |
| Great Creek Dam # 6a | Virginia | Brunswick | 67 | High | Fair | 1989 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Veterans Memorial Dam | Virginia | Orange | 66 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Licking Run Dam | Virginia | Fauquier | 66 | High | Satisfactory | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Upper Occoquan Dam | Virginia | Prince William | 65 | High | Satisfactory | — | Water Supply |
| Central Va. Water Storage Corporation | Virginia | Buckingham | 65 | Low | Fair | — | Other |
| Coles Run Dam | Virginia | Augusta | 65 | High | Satisfactory | — | 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.