Browse Dams

1,941 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 1,941 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
Warren Bippert Pond Dam New York Erie 13 Low Not Rated 1960 Other
Sage Pond Dam New York Oswego 13 Significant Satisfactory 1957 Recreation
Glencliff Road Detention Basin Dam New York Onondaga 13 Significant Satisfactory 1977 Flood Risk Reduction
Summit Lake Dam New York Orange 13 Low Not Rated 1873 Recreation
Edwin Vickery Dam New York Schoharie 13 Low Not Rated 1935 Recreation
Welmet Lake Dam New York Sullivan 13 Low Not Rated 1900 Recreation
Stuyvesant Falls New York Columbia 13 Significant Satisfactory 1900 Hydroelectric
Paine Lake Dam New York Westchester 13 Significant Poor 1890 Recreation
Diamond Island Diversion Dam New York Jefferson 13 Low Not Rated 1914 Hydroelectric
Bradford Dam New York Steuben 13 Low Not Rated 1950 Hydroelectric
Blue Lake Dam New York Westchester 13 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Gary Koon Dam New York Steuben 13 Low Not Rated 1974 Recreation
Tranquility Camp Dam New York Greene 13 Low Not Rated 1977 Recreation
Arrow Park Rec Dam New York Orange 13 Low Not Rated 1911 Recreation
Bennetts Bridge - Dike B New York Oswego 13 High Satisfactory 1914 Hydroelectric
Flint Marsh Dam New York Wyoming 13 Low Not Rated 1956 Other
Peconic Lake Dam New York Suffolk 13 Low Not Rated 1915 Recreation
Lake Edward Dam New York Fulton 13 Low Not Rated 1855 Recreation
Broome Corporate Park Pond Dam #2 New York Broome 13 High Satisfactory 1986 Flood Risk Reduction
Vernay Lake Dam New York Westchester 12 Low Not Rated —
Wasserlauf Dam New York Sullivan 12 Low Not Rated 1954 Recreation
Hemlock Lake Dam New York Livingston 12 High Poor 1926 Water Supply
Raymond Nolan Pond Dam New York Broome 12 Low Not Rated — Fish and Wildlife Pond
John Winney Dam New York Saratoga 12 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Mills Mills Dam New York Allegany 12 Low Not Rated 1930 Hydroelectric
Levy Dam New York Greene 12 Low Not Rated 1988 Recreation
Yaleville New York St. Lawrence 12 Low Satisfactory 1914 Hydroelectric
Lyon Lodge Dam New York Ulster 12 Significant Poor 1925 Recreation
Chenango County Pond Dams A & B New York Chenango 12 Low Not Rated 1960 Recreation
Lime Lake Outlet Dam New York Cattaraugus 12 Significant Not Rated 1850 Recreation
Thendara Dam New York Herkimer 12 Low Not Rated 1980 Recreation
Martin Lake Dam (Right) New York Orange 12 Significant Not Rated 1929 Recreation
Smith Pond Dam New York Rensselaer 12 Low Not Rated 1939 Recreation
Noreika Wildlife Pond Dam New York Broome 12 Low Not Rated 1954 Other
Ida Lake Dam New York Rensselaer 12 Low Poor 1912 Recreation
Cattaraugus County Sportsmans Dam #1 New York Cattaraugus 12 Low Not Rated 1966 Recreation
Gill Creek Dam New York Niagara 12 Low Not Rated 1927 Recreation
South Channel New York Jefferson 12 Low Satisfactory 1924 Hydroelectric
Hilldale Pond Dam New York Sullivan 12 Low Not Rated 1910 Recreation
Ryder Pond Dam New York Dutchess 12 Significant Poor 1951 Recreation
Lloyd Sutton Dam New York Cortland 12 Significant Not Rated 1968 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Little Dam Lake Dam New York Orange 12 High Satisfactory 1897 Recreation
Robert Angle Recreational Pond Dam New York Yates 12 Low Not Rated 1967 Recreation
Upper & Lower Lakes Dam #1 New York St. Lawrence 12 Low Not Rated 1970 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Rock City Saw Mill Dam New York Dutchess 12 Significant Poor 1900 Recreation
Twin Ponds Dam New York Franklin 12 Low Not Rated 1980 Recreation
Birdseye Hollow Wildlife Pond Dam New York Steuben 12 Low Not Rated 1966 Other
Lake Alice Dam New York Clinton 12 Low Not Rated 1907 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Bear Swamp Reservoir Dam New York Otsego 12 Low Not Rated 1959 Recreation
South Lake Dam (Lower) New York Putnam 12 Significant Poor 1921 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.