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830 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 830 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.
| Name | State | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assunpink #20 Dam | New Jersey | Mercer | 26 | High | Satisfactory | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Peapack-Gladstone Res Dam | New Jersey | Morris | 26 | Low | Poor | — | Water Supply |
| River Wall Dam | New Jersey | Passaic | 26 | High | Poor | 1961 | Recreation |
| New Street Reservoir Dam | New Jersey | Passaic | 26 | High | Fair | 1925 | Water Supply |
| Mount Paul Dam | New Jersey | Morris | 26 | High | Satisfactory | 1918 | Recreation |
| Cifrese Dam | New Jersey | Morris | 26 | Low | Satisfactory | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Amwell No. 3 Dam | New Jersey | Hunterdon | 26 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1970 | Recreation |
| New Jersey No Name # 3 Dam | New Jersey | Gloucester | 25 | Low | — | — | Recreation |
| Stump Pond Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 25 | High | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Blue Mt Lake Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 25 | Low | Not Available | 1963 | Recreation |
| Haledon Reservoir Dam | New Jersey | Passaic | 25 | High | Satisfactory | 1919 | Other |
| Assunpink #21 Dam | New Jersey | Mercer | 25 | High | Satisfactory | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake Barylick Dam | New Jersey | Warren | 25 | Low | — | 1965 | Recreation |
| Hopkins Lake Dam | New Jersey | Camden | 25 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Yards Creek Upper - S. W. Dike | New Jersey | Warren | 25 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Hydroelectric |
| Gropps Lake Dam | New Jersey | Mercer | 25 | Low | Satisfactory | 1900 | Recreation |
| Glen Lake Dam | New Jersey | Gloucester | 25 | Low | — | 1900 | Recreation |
| Oradell Reservoir Dam | New Jersey | Bergen | 25 | High | Fair | 1922 | Water Supply |
| Hidden Valley Lake Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 25 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1967 | Recreation |
| New Jersey No Name # 14 Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 25 | Low | — | — | Water Supply |
| Don Bosco Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 25 | Low | Satisfactory | 1962 | Recreation |
| Canoe Brook Reservoir #1 Dam | New Jersey | Essex | 25 | High | Satisfactory | 1929 | Water Supply |
| Steenykill Lake Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 25 | High | Fair | 1938 | Recreation |
| Stony Brook #4 (Curlis Lake) Dam | New Jersey | Mercer | 24 | Low | Satisfactory | 1959 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Cream Ridge Dam | New Jersey | Monmouth | 24 | Low | — | 1971 | Irrigation |
| Assunpink #4 Dam | New Jersey | Monmouth | 24 | High | Poor | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake Sonoma Dam | New Jersey | Passaic | 24 | Low | — | 1948 | Recreation |
| Skyline Lake #2 (Upper) Dam | New Jersey | Passaic | 24 | High | Satisfactory | 1946 | Recreation |
| Paulins Kill Site 4 Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 24 | High | Satisfactory | 1961 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| J. Seward Johnson Dam | New Jersey | Hunterdon | 24 | Low | Poor | 1967 | Irrigation |
| Shay Lake Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 24 | Low | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Almonesson Lake Dam | New Jersey | Gloucester | 24 | Significant | Poor | 1926 | Recreation |
| Shackamaxon Dam | New Jersey | Union | 24 | High | Fair | — | Irrigation |
| Saffin Pond Dam | New Jersey | Morris | 24 | Significant | Fair | 1930 | Recreation |
| Lindy'S Lake Dam | New Jersey | Passaic | 24 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Jutland Dam | New Jersey | Hunterdon | 24 | Significant | Poor | 1930 | Recreation |
| Bennetts Mills Dam | New Jersey | Ocean | 23 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Untermeyer Dam | New Jersey | Morris | 23 | High | Satisfactory | 1927 | Recreation |
| Nishisakawick Creek Dam | New Jersey | Hunterdon | 23 | Low | Fair | 1930 | Recreation |
| Emilio Perona Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 23 | Low | — | — | Recreation |
| Tall Pines Farm Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 23 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1957 | Recreation |
| Panther Valley Village # 6 Dam | New Jersey | Warren | 23 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Millhurst Lake Dam | New Jersey | Monmouth | 23 | High | Satisfactory | 1915 | Recreation |
| Robert Rooke Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 23 | High | Satisfactory | 1963 | Recreation |
| New Jersey No Name #31 Dam | New Jersey | Hunterdon | 23 | High | Satisfactory | — | Other |
| Liberty Lake Dam | New Jersey | Warren | 23 | Significant | Poor | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Rickabear Dam | New Jersey | Morris | 22 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1954 | Recreation |
| Fox Lake Dam | New Jersey | Morris | 22 | High | Satisfactory | 1926 | Recreation |
| Clearwater Detention Dam | New Jersey | Union | 22 | High | Fair | 1994 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Bells Lake Dam | New Jersey | Gloucester | 22 | Significant | Poor | 1928 | 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.