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
Dover Dam Virginia Albemarle 27 Undetermined Not Rated —
Silver Lake Dam Virginia Prince William 27 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Remington Way Pond Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 27 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Amelia County Dam # 10 Virginia Amelia 27 Undetermined Not Rated — Other
Sellers Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 27 Undetermined Not Rated —
Hartlake Dam No. 1 Virginia Stafford 27 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Temples Mill Dam Virginia Caroline 27 High Fair — Recreation
Stark Dam Virginia Amelia 27 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Prince Edward County Dam # 5 Virginia Prince Edward 27 Undetermined Not Rated —
King and Queen County Dam #5 Virginia King and Queen 27 Undetermined Not Rated —
Meadows Dry Pond Dam Virginia Prince William 27 Low Not Rated — Flood Risk Reduction
Rose Hill (Estates) Dam Virginia Hanover 27 Significant Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Tates Dam Virginia Chesterfield 27 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Fairview Lake Dam Virginia Fairfax 27 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Bennetts Dam Virginia Montgomery 27 High Not Rated — Recreation
Gaddy Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 27 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Patriot Centre Sw Pond #2 Virginia Henry 27 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Martin Dam Virginia Franklin 27 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Collie Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 27 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Bronze Hill Farm Dam Virginia Loudoun 27 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Hood Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 27 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Ponde Roachea Dam Virginia Louisa 27 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
North Walker Refuge Dam Virginia King and Queen 27 Undetermined Not Rated —
Old Cabin Road Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 27 Low Not Rated —
Carr Dam Virginia Chesterfield 27 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Flora Dam Virginia Franklin 27 Undetermined Not Rated —
Boswell Tavern Dam Virginia Louisa 27 Undetermined Not Rated —
Oak Spring Farms Dam #2 Virginia Fauquier 27 Undetermined Not Rated —
Jones Dam Virginia Franklin 27 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Woodall Dam Virginia Loudoun 27 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Rocky Pen Run #4a Virginia Stafford 27 Low Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
J. T. Burton Dam Virginia Halifax 27 Undetermined Not Rated —
Reynolds Dam Virginia Goochland 27 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Penola East Six Dam Virginia Caroline 27 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Yeatts Small Pond Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 27 Undetermined Not Rated —
Upper Powhatan Dam Virginia Powhatan 27 High Poor — Recreation
Whittington Dam Virginia Amelia 27 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Westbury Lake Dam Virginia Richmond City 27 High Poor — Recreation
Hazel Grove Dam Virginia Spotsylvania 27 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Arrf P Holdings Dam Virginia Fairfax 27 Undetermined Not Rated —
Jmu Amphitheatre Dam Virginia Harrisonburg 27 Undetermined Not Rated — Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Rillhurst Dam Virginia Culpeper 27 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Pritchett Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 27 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Jr Ritchie Dam Virginia Fauquier 27 Undetermined Not Rated —
Crews Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 27 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Hablutzel Dam Virginia Madison 27 Low Satisfactory — Irrigation
Barringer Pond Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 27 Undetermined Not Rated —
Ronnie Bryant Dam Virginia Appomattox 27 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Dillon Dam Virginia Franklin 27 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Wade Dam #4 Virginia Halifax 27 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation

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.