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
Fessler Dam Virginia Bedford 27 Undetermined Not Rated -
Yeatts Small Pond Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 27 Undetermined Not Rated -
Hamelt Dam Virginia Henry 27 Undetermined Not Rated - Irrigation
Patriot Centre Sw Pond #2 Virginia Henry 27 High Satisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
Joann Arey Dam Virginia Grayson 27 Undetermined Not Rated -
Dover Dam Virginia Albemarle 27 Undetermined Not Rated -
Hicks Dam Virginia Goochland 27 Undetermined Not Rated -
Jones Mill Pond Dam & Parkway Virginia York 27 Significant Not Available - Other
Amelia County Dam # 10 Virginia Amelia 27 Undetermined Not Rated - Other
Ivy Farm Dam Virginia Albemarle 27 Undetermined Fair - Recreation
Prince Edward County Dam # 5 Virginia Prince Edward 27 Undetermined Not Rated -
Tates Dam Virginia Chesterfield 27 Low Not Rated - Recreation
Sellers Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 27 Undetermined Not Rated -
Stark Dam Virginia Amelia 27 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Ponde Roachea Dam Virginia Louisa 27 Low Satisfactory - Recreation
King and Queen County Dam #5 Virginia King and Queen 27 Undetermined Not Rated -
Powell Farm Dam Virginia Halifax 27 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Cliborne Dam Virginia Halifax 27 Undetermined Not Rated - Irrigation
North Walker Refuge Dam Virginia King and Queen 27 Undetermined Not Rated -
Collie Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 27 Undetermined Not Rated - Irrigation
Martin Dam Virginia Franklin 27 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Bronze Hill Farm Dam Virginia Loudoun 27 Low Satisfactory - Recreation
Gaddy Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 27 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Flythe Dam Virginia Spotsylvania 27 Low Fair - Recreation
Mayo Dam Virginia Goochland 27 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Meadows Dry Pond Dam Virginia Prince William 27 Low Not Rated - Flood Risk Reduction
Winters Branch Dam Virginia Manassas 27 Significant Satisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
Overbys Dam Virginia Mecklenburg 27 Undetermined Not Rated - Irrigation
Lake Rillhurst Dam Virginia Culpeper 27 Significant Satisfactory - Recreation
Temples Mill Dam Virginia Caroline 27 High Fair - Recreation
Jones Dam Virginia Franklin 27 Low Not Rated - Recreation
Oak Spring Farms Dam #2 Virginia Fauquier 27 Undetermined Not Rated -
J. T. Burton Dam Virginia Halifax 27 Undetermined Not Rated -
Rocky Pen Run #4a Virginia Stafford 27 Low Satisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
Carr Dam Virginia Chesterfield 27 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Jmu Amphitheatre Dam Virginia Harrisonburg 27 Undetermined Not Rated - Flood Risk Reduction
Arrf P Holdings Dam Virginia Fairfax 27 Undetermined Not Rated -
Hazel Grove Dam Virginia Spotsylvania 27 Low Satisfactory - Recreation
Whittington Dam Virginia Amelia 27 Undetermined Not Rated - Irrigation
Boswell Tavern Dam Virginia Louisa 27 Undetermined Not Rated -
Reynolds Dam Virginia Goochland 27 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Silver Lake Dam Virginia Prince William 27 High Satisfactory - Recreation
Jr Ritchie Dam Virginia Fauquier 27 Undetermined Not Rated -
Woodall Dam Virginia Loudoun 27 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Hablutzel Dam Virginia Madison 27 Low Satisfactory - Irrigation
Sheppard Town Dam Virginia Goochland 27 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Dillon Dam Virginia Franklin 27 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Flora Dam Virginia Franklin 27 Undetermined Not Rated -
Epperson Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 27 Undetermined Not Rated -
Green Rock Dam Virginia Shenandoah 27 Undetermined Not Rated - Other

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.