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.
| Name | State | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilion Reservoir #2 Dam | New York | Herkimer | 60 | High | Poor | 1903 | Water Supply |
| Lake Te-Ata Dam | New York | Orange | 60 | Significant | Poor | 1927 | Recreation |
| Lake Ridge Dam | New York | Albany | 60 | Significant | Not Rated | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mead Reservoir Dam | New York | Clinton | 60 | High | Satisfactory | 1922 | Water Supply |
| Lock E-17 Dam At Little Falls | New York | Herkimer | 60 | Significant | Not Rated | 1982 | Hydroelectric |
| Martin Dunham Reservoir Dam | New York | Rensselaer | 59 | High | Poor | 1913 | Recreation |
| Little Choconut Site 2c Dam | New York | Broome | 59 | High | Satisfactory | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Quaker Run Dam | New York | Cattaraugus | 59 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1930 | Recreation |
| Kents Falls | New York | Clinton | 59 | High | Satisfactory | 1991 | Hydroelectric |
| Mountain Brook Dam | New York | Putnam | 58 | High | Satisfactory | 1997 | Irrigation |
| Eaton Brook Reservoir Dam | New York | Madison | 58 | High | Poor | 1893 | Navigation |
| Little Choconut Site 2e Dam | New York | Broome | 58 | High | Satisfactory | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Nanticoke Creek Site 10 Dam | New York | Broome | 58 | High | Satisfactory | 1979 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Colonie Dam | New York | Saratoga | 57 | High | Satisfactory | 1954 | Water Supply |
| Nanticoke Creek Site 13 Dam | New York | Broome | 57 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Conewango Creek Site 33 Dam | New York | Chautauqua | 57 | High | Fair | 1974 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #4a | New York | Greene | 57 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Finch Hollow Site 2 Dam | New York | Broome | 57 | High | Satisfactory | 1973 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Muscoot Dam | New York | Westchester | 57 | Significant | Not Rated | 1906 | Water Supply |
| Norwich Reservoir #2 Dam | New York | Chenango | 56 | High | Fair | 1890 | Water Supply |
| Lake Moraine Dam | New York | Madison | 56 | High | Poor | 1836 | Navigation |
| Port Creek Reservoir Dam | New York | Fulton | 56 | High | Poor | 1930 | Water Supply |
| Little Choconut Site 2b Dam | New York | Broome | 56 | High | Satisfactory | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Utica Reservoir #4 Dam | New York | Oneida | 55 | High | Satisfactory | 1886 | Water Supply |
| Stillwater - North Dam | New York | Herkimer | 55 | High | Satisfactory | 1924 | Hydroelectric |
| Erieville Reservoir Dam | New York | Madison | 55 | High | Fair | 1850 | Navigation |
| Cuba Lake Dam | New York | Allegany | 55 | High | Fair | 1872 | Recreation |
| Graffenburg Reservoir Dam | New York | Herkimer | 55 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1854 | Recreation |
| Ischua Creek Watershed Dam #5 | New York | Cattaraugus | 54 | High | Fair | 1961 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Oquaga Creek State Park Dam | New York | Broome | 54 | High | Poor | 1976 | Recreation |
| Waverly Lower Reservoir Dam | New York | Tioga | 54 | High | Poor | 1880 | Water Supply |
| Finch Hollow Site 3c Dam | New York | Broome | 54 | High | Satisfactory | 1966 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Diverting Reservoir Dam | New York | Putnam | 54 | High | Satisfactory | 1911 | Water Supply |
| Dansville Reservoir Dam | New York | Steuben | 54 | High | Satisfactory | 1937 | Water Supply |
| Jamesville Reservoir Dam | New York | Onondaga | 53 | High | Poor | 1874 | Navigation |
| Five Falls | New York | St. Lawrence | 53 | High | Satisfactory | 1954 | Hydroelectric |
| Crescent - Dam A | New York | Albany | 53 | High | Not Available | 1912 | Hydroelectric |
| Newtown Hoffman Site 3a Dam | New York | Chemung | 53 | High | Satisfactory | 1976 | Recreation |
| Higinbotham Brook Watershed Dam | New York | Madison | 53 | High | Satisfactory | 1978 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| South Edwards | New York | St. Lawrence | 53 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1914 | Hydroelectric |
| Prospect | New York | Herkimer | 52 | High | Satisfactory | 1959 | Hydroelectric |
| Groveville | New York | Dutchess | 52 | High | Satisfactory | 1875 | Hydroelectric |
| Mill Brook Site 1 Dam | New York | Chenango | 52 | High | Fair | 1979 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Newtown Hoffman Site 5a Dam | New York | Chemung | 52 | High | Satisfactory | 1999 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Brocton Reservoir Dam | New York | Chautauqua | 52 | High | Fair | 1952 | Water Supply |
| Melzingah Dam | New York | Dutchess | 51 | High | Poor | 1924 | Water Supply |
| Conewango Creek Site 16 Dam | New York | Cattaraugus | 51 | High | Fair | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ischua Creek Watershed Dam #4 | New York | Cattaraugus | 51 | High | Fair | 1961 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Brookside Reservoir Dam | New York | Montgomery | 50 | High | Satisfactory | 1882 | Water Supply |
| Oneida City Reservoir Dam | New York | Oneida | 50 | High | Poor | 1926 | Water Supply |
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.