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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
Smiley - Henry Virginia Culpeper 29 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Grant Lake Dam Virginia Spotsylvania 29 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Ivy Creek Dam # 1 Virginia Albemarle 29 Undetermined Not Rated —
Daley Dam Virginia Loudoun 29 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Lake Reynovia Dam Virginia Albemarle 29 Undetermined Satisfactory — Recreation
Lake Claybank Dam Virginia Hanover 29 Undetermined Fair — Irrigation
Shorter Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 29 Undetermined Not Rated —
Hetrick Dam Virginia Franklin 29 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Mottley Dam Virginia Prince Edward 28 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Smiths Dam Virginia Albemarle 28 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Wade Dam #2 Virginia Halifax 28 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Lake Ridge Drive Dam Virginia Bedford 28 Undetermined Fair — Irrigation
Cross Dam Virginia Hanover 28 Undetermined Not Rated — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Ware Dam Virginia Halifax 28 Undetermined Not Rated — Other
Atkinson Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 28 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Dozier Dam Virginia James City 28 Undetermined Not Rated —
Gregory Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 28 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Huguenot - St. Lukes Virginia Powhatan 28 Undetermined Not Rated —
Lewis Nursery Dam #1 Virginia Pittsylvania 28 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Wise Dam Virginia Goochland 28 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Mountain Valley Dam 4 Virginia Albemarle 28 High Poor — Recreation
Mountain Run Farms #1 Virginia Bedford 28 Undetermined Not Rated —
Newport Virginia Page 28 Low Satisfactory 1923 Hydroelectric
Huber-Mount Gilead Road Dam Virginia Loudoun 28 Undetermined Not Rated — Other
Mclean Dam Virginia Albemarle 28 Undetermined Not Rated —
Springhill Farm Dam Virginia Fauquier 28 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Augustine Golf Dam Virginia Stafford 28 Undetermined Not Rated —
Lower Ayers Dam Virginia Cumberland 28 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Chesterfield Discharge Basin Dam Virginia Chesterfield 28 Low Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Walker'S Dam Virginia Charles City 28 Low Fair — Water Supply
Skallerup Dam Virginia Loudoun 28 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Lake Accotink Dam Virginia Fairfax 28 High Fair — Recreation
Foundry Lake Dam Virginia Powhatan 28 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Spring Creek Golf Course Irrigation Lake Virginia Louisa 28 Significant Satisfactory — Irrigation
Compton Village Lake Dam Virginia Fairfax 28 Undetermined Not Rated — Flood Risk Reduction
Burton Dam Virginia Halifax 28 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
T. Potts Dam #1 Virginia Fluvanna 28 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Meadowbrook Country Club Dam Virginia Chesterfield 28 Undetermined Not Rated —
South of Danville Dam Virginia Danville 28 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Loftlands Dam Virginia Albemarle 28 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Pepper Land CO Dam #2 Virginia Cumberland 28 Undetermined Not Rated —
Cherry Hill Dam Virginia Loudoun 28 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Crown Colony Dam Virginia Hanover 28 Undetermined Not Rated —
Wilderness Dam Virginia Spotsylvania 28 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Shedd Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 28 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Woodburn No. 1 Dam Virginia Loudoun 28 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Glenmore # 8 Dam Virginia Albemarle 28 Undetermined Not Rated —
Edmunds Dam Virginia Halifax 28 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Lake Jackson Dam Virginia Prince William 28 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Grubb Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 28 Low Not Rated — 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.