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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
Soldiers Pond Dam Virginia Petersburg 26 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Whitlow Dam Virginia Halifax 26 Undetermined Not Rated — Other
Adams Dam Virginia Goochland 26 Undetermined Not Rated —
West Ox Road Bmp Dam Virginia Fairfax 26 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Preddy Creek Road Virginia Albemarle 26 Undetermined Not Rated — Flood Risk Reduction
Anderson Dam Virginia Halifax 26 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Dodson Dam Virginia Henry 26 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Tri Mountain Winery Dam Virginia Frederick 26 Undetermined Not Rated —
Fox Hunt Dam Virginia Albemarle 26 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Mattawan Dam Virginia Hanover 26 Undetermined Satisfactory — Recreation
Bath County P S Upper Recreation Pond Dam Virginia Bath 26 Low Satisfactory 1984 Hydroelectric
C&S Upper Pond Dam Virginia Buckingham 26 Undetermined Poor — Recreation
Birmingham Farm Dam Virginia Culpeper 26 Undetermined Not Rated —
Ralph Reynolds Dam Virginia Appomattox 26 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Prince Edward County Dam # 15 Virginia Prince Edward 26 Undetermined Not Rated —
Wilburn Dam Virginia Botetourt 26 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Vpi Virginia Nottoway 26 Low Not Available 1974 Irrigation
Broadway Town Dam Virginia Rockingham 26 Undetermined Not Rated — Water Supply
Crawford Dam Virginia Amelia 26 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Sanderson Dam Virginia Amelia 26 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
T Beasley Dam 1 Virginia Patrick 26 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Lakewatch Resolution Company Dam Virginia Franklin 26 Undetermined Not Rated —
Old Dominion INC Dam Virginia Loudoun 26 Undetermined Not Rated —
Ronald L.Todd Dam Virginia Bedford 26 Undetermined Not Rated —
Pells Dam Virginia Chesterfield 26 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Cold Sulpher Springs Dam Virginia Rockbridge 26 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Willow Lake Dam Virginia Rockbridge 26 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
George Taylor Dam Virginia Appomattox 26 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Brandy Rock Farm Dam Virginia Culpeper 26 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Upper Logan Dam Virginia Goochland 26 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Woolfolks Dam No. 1 Virginia Louisa 26 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Jmc Iv Dam Virginia Stafford 26 Undetermined Not Rated —
Zehr Pond Dam Virginia Henry 26 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Reston Section 43 Swm Facility Virginia Fairfax 26 Undetermined Not Rated — Flood Risk Reduction
Georgia-Pacific Aeration Pond Dam Virginia Bedford 26 Low Fair — Other
Lake Monticello Settlement Pond Dam Virginia Fluvanna 26 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Bath County P S Middle Sediment Dam Virginia Bath 26 Low Satisfactory 1984 Hydroelectric
Humble Creek Pond Dam Virginia Campbell 26 Undetermined Not Rated — Other
Linton Dam Virginia Fluvanna 26 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Haymaker West Dam Virginia Goochland 26 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Burdettes Dam Virginia Franklin 26 Undetermined Poor — Recreation
Forest Lake Dam Virginia Hanover 26 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Anderson Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 26 Undetermined Not Rated — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Rogers Road Dam Virginia Albemarle 26 Undetermined Not Rated —
Napiers Savage Dam Virginia Chesterfield 26 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Hartlake Dam No. 2 Virginia Stafford 26 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Chesterfield Power Station Lower Ash Pond Dam Virginia Chesterfield 26 Significant Fair —
Hidden Lake Dam Virginia Stafford 26 Significant Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Moore Dam Virginia Mecklenburg 26 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Wildwood Dam # 2 Virginia Campbell 26 Undetermined 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.