Browse Dams
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.
| Name | State | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coles Run Dam | Virginia | Augusta | 65 | High | Satisfactory | - | Water Supply |
| Upper Occoquan Dam | Virginia | Prince William | 65 | High | Satisfactory | - | Water Supply |
| White Oak Dam #1 | Virginia | Madison | 64 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Briery Creek Lake Dam | Virginia | Prince Edward | 64 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| New Camp Hydaway Dam | Virginia | Campbell | 64 | High | Not Rated | - | Recreation |
| Buffalo River Dam # 4a | Virginia | Amherst | 64 | High | Fair | - | Water Supply |
| Buckingham County Dam #30 | Virginia | Buckingham | 64 | Undetermined | Not Rated | - | |
| Kingstowne Lake Dam | Virginia | Fairfax | 64 | High | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Lower Norton Reservoir Dam | Virginia | Norton | 63 | High | Fair | - | Water Supply |
| Byllesby | Virginia | Carroll | 63 | High | Fair | 1912 | Hydroelectric |
| Fawn Lake Dam | Virginia | Spotsylvania | 63 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Johns Creek Dam #1 | Virginia | Craig | 62 | High | Fair | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| South River Dam #25 | Virginia | Augusta | 62 | High | Satisfactory | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Bush River Dam # 12 | Virginia | Prince Edward | 62 | High | Satisfactory | 1983 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Beaver Creek Dam #1 | Virginia | Albemarle | 60 | High | Fair | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Tarara Winery Dam | Virginia | Loudoun | 60 | Undetermined | Not Rated | - | Water Supply |
| Umbarger No 1 | Virginia | Smyth | 60 | Low | Not Rated | 1955 | Recreation |
| Buffalo River Dam # 3 | Virginia | Amherst | 60 | High | Fair | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Pohick Creek Dam #1 | Virginia | Fairfax | 60 | High | Satisfactory | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Cove Ridge Tailing Pond | Virginia | Frederick | 60 | High | Not Rated | - | |
| Niagara | Virginia | Roanoke | 60 | High | Satisfactory | 1906 | Hydroelectric |
| Hogan Dam | Virginia | Pulaski | 60 | High | Satisfactory | - | Water Supply |
| Upper Sherando SCS 27 | Virginia | Augusta | 59 | High | Not Rated | 1958 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lunga Dam | Virginia | Stafford | 59 | High | Poor | 1956 | Recreation |
| Breckinridge Dam | Virginia | Stafford | 58 | High | Poor | 1940 | Recreation |
| Shoosmith Dam | Virginia | Chesterfield | 58 | Undetermined | Not Rated | - | |
| Spratley Leigh Dam | Virginia | Powhatan | 58 | Low | Not Rated | - | Recreation |
| Creighton Hills Dam | Virginia | Loudoun | 58 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Upper Clinch River Dam #8 | Virginia | Tazewell | 58 | High | Satisfactory | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Greif Aeration Pond Dam | Virginia | Amherst | 58 | High | Satisfactory | - | Other |
| South River Dam #26 | Virginia | Augusta | 57 | High | Satisfactory | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Cherrystone Creek Dam # 1 | Virginia | Pittsylvania | 57 | High | Fair | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Clifton Forge Dam | Virginia | Alleghany | 57 | High | Satisfactory | 1949 | Water Supply |
| Gatewood Dam | Virginia | Pulaski | 57 | High | Satisfactory | - | Water Supply |
| Leatherwood Creek Dam #5 | Virginia | Henry | 57 | High | Poor | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| South River Dam #4 | Virginia | Augusta | 56 | High | Satisfactory | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake Thoreau Dam | Virginia | Fairfax | 56 | High | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| South River Dam #6 | Virginia | Augusta | 56 | High | Fair | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mountain Run Dam #50 | Virginia | Culpeper | 55 | High | Satisfactory | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Kyanite Mine Waste Dam #2 | Virginia | Bedford | 55 | Undetermined | Not Rated | - | Other |
| Douthat Lake Dam | Virginia | Bath | 55 | High | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Sleeter Lake Dam | Virginia | Loudoun | 55 | High | Satisfactory | - | Irrigation |
| Greens Dam | Virginia | Albemarle | 55 | Low | Not Rated | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Abert Water Plant - Sludge Lagoon Dam | Virginia | Bedford | 55 | High | Satisfactory | - | Other |
| Beaverdam Creek Dam | Virginia | Loudoun | 55 | High | Satisfactory | - | Water Supply |
| Bens Branch Dam | Virginia | Wise | 55 | High | Fair | - | Water Supply |
| Williams Dam | Virginia | Patrick | 55 | Undetermined | Not Rated | - | |
| Johns Creek Dam #4 | Virginia | Craig | 55 | High | Satisfactory | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Clinch River Flyash Dam #1 | Virginia | Russell | 55 | High | Satisfactory | - | Other |
| Cedar Run Dam #3 | Virginia | Fauquier | 55 | High | Fair | - | 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.