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
Black Pond Pennsylvania Bradford 13 Low Not Rated 1900 Recreation
Jeffers Pond Pennsylvania Susquehanna 13 Low Satisfactory 1919 Recreation
Ray T Mantz Pennsylvania Luzerne 13 Low Fair 1962 Recreation
Sun Mountain Lake Pennsylvania Monroe 13 High Fair 1934 Recreation
Pocahontas Pennsylvania Monroe 13 High Satisfactory 1911 Recreation
Westcolang Lake Pennsylvania Pike 13 High Satisfactory 1912 Recreation
Lake Carey Pennsylvania Wyoming 13 High Poor 1876 Recreation
Crystal Lake Pennsylvania Wayne 13 High Satisfactory 1926 Recreation
Comfort Lake Pennsylvania Susquehanna 13 High Satisfactory 1916 Water Supply
Perch Pond Pennsylvania Wayne 13 High Fair 1913 Recreation
Ice Pond Pennsylvania Luzerne 13 Significant Satisfactory 1909 Recreation
Sutula/Stroud Pennsylvania Allegheny 13 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Pence Pennsylvania Bedford 13 Low Not Rated 1842 Recreation
Haighs Pond Pennsylvania Bradford 13 Low Not Rated — Recreation
South Pond Pennsylvania Pike 13 High Satisfactory 1972 Recreation
Browns Lake Pennsylvania Tioga 13 Low Not Rated 1964 Recreation
Townsend Pennsylvania Beaver 13 Low Satisfactory 1913 Hydroelectric
West 17th Street Detention Pennsylvania Erie 13 Significant Fair 2001 Flood Risk Reduction
Naylors Run Pennsylvania Delaware 13 High Satisfactory 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
El-Do Lake Pennsylvania Monroe 13 High Poor — Recreation
Deer Lake Pennsylvania Wayne 13 High Fair 1968 Recreation
Whitford Ridge Detention Basin Pennsylvania Chester 13 Significant Fair 1992 Flood Risk Reduction
Indian Mountain Lake Pennsylvania Monroe 13 High Poor 1960 Recreation
Glass Pond No 1 Pennsylvania Wayne 13 High Satisfactory 1919 Recreation
Locklin Pond Pennsylvania Wayne 13 High Satisfactory 1889 Recreation
Pocono Woodland Lake Pennsylvania Pike 13 High Satisfactory 1977 Recreation
Elk Lick Scout Reservation Pennsylvania McKean 13 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Lincoln Avenue Detention Basin Pennsylvania Chester 13 High Satisfactory 2007 Flood Risk Reduction
Pennsylvania Mercer 12 Low Not Available 1963 Recreation
Janesville Pennsylvania Clearfield 12 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Knecht Pennsylvania Columbia 12 Low Not Rated 1954 Recreation
Stairway Lake Pennsylvania Pike 12 Low Not Rated 1955 Recreation
Lindenmere Pennsylvania Monroe 12 Significant Fair 1935 Recreation
Oakwood Lake Pennsylvania Wyoming 12 High Satisfactory 1947 Recreation
Morrisdale Mine Pennsylvania Clearfield 12 Low Not Rated 1919 Recreation
Grubers Lake Pennsylvania Monroe 12 Low Fair 1928 Recreation
Drann Pennsylvania Susquehanna 12 Low Satisfactory 1919 Recreation
Swimming Pennsylvania Bradford 12 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Lake Weiss Pennsylvania Lebanon 12 Low Not Rated 1890 Recreation
Lower Rickards Pennsylvania Pike 12 High Fair 1955 Recreation
Manzanedo Pennsylvania Monroe 12 Low Fair 1914 Recreation
Myers Pennsylvania Lackawanna 12 Significant Fair 1938 Recreation
Tuscarora Lake Pennsylvania Susquehanna 12 High Fair 1919 Recreation
Pa-107 Pennsylvania Crawford 12 Significant Not Rated — Recreation
Way Lake Pennsylvania Susquehanna 12 Low Satisfactory 1992 Recreation
Lakemont Park Pennsylvania Blair 12 High Satisfactory 1898 Recreation
Totem Lake Pennsylvania Bradford 12 High Poor 1919 Recreation
Whitney Lake Pennsylvania Wayne 12 Significant Fair 1934 Recreation
Lake Como Pennsylvania Wayne 12 Low Fair 1914 Recreation
Penallen Pennsylvania Montgomery 12 Significant Fair 1982 Flood Risk Reduction

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.