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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
Lunenburg Beach Dam Virginia Lunenburg 22 Significant Fair — Water Supply
Kirk Dam Virginia Lunenburg 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Smithleigh Dam Virginia Augusta 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Water Supply
Lower Izaak Walton Dam Virginia Amherst 22 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Rountree North Dam Virginia Suffolk 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Walkerton Mill Dam Virginia King and Queen 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Newman Dam Virginia Orange 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Billings Dam Virginia Smyth 22 Undetermined Not Rated —
Kenbridge Dam Virginia Lunenburg 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Other
Epperson Dam Virginia Brunswick 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Little Lake Arrowhead Dam Virginia Stafford 22 Undetermined Poor — Recreation
Lake Devolia Dam Virginia Caroline 22 Low Poor — Recreation
Ednam Drive Dam Virginia Albemarle 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Buckland Dam Virginia Prince William 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Bear Loop Hunt Club Dam Virginia Bath 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Arberdeen Dam Virginia Isle of Wight 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Chisholm Dam Virginia Louisa 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Herbert Dam Virginia Fauquier 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Luray Virginia Page 22 Low Satisfactory 1927 Hydroelectric
Poplar Forest Dam Virginia Bedford 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Moore Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 22 Significant Not Rated — Recreation
Turner Dam Virginia Buckingham 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Plain Dealing Dam Virginia Albemarle 22 Undetermined Not Rated —
Brickshire Swm Pond Dam Virginia New Kent 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Lake Plaza Prop Dam Virginia Prince William 22 Undetermined Not Rated —
Walker Coleman Dam Virginia King and Queen 22 Significant Fair — Recreation
Greene Hills Dam Virginia Greene 22 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Wrights Dam Virginia Hanover 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Licking Hole Farm Dam Virginia Goochland 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Ford Colony Dam #2 Virginia James City 22 Undetermined Fair —
Butterwood Lower Virginia Nottoway 22 Low Not Available 1973 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Page Dam Virginia Chesterfield 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Wildwood Valley Lake Dam Virginia Greene 22 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Lake Fullstream Dam Virginia Goochland 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Arc Redevelopment Swm Pond Dam Virginia Prince William 22 High Not Rated — Flood Risk Reduction
Club Dam Virginia Chesterfield 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Colemans Millpond Dam Virginia Caroline 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Monroe, Melvin & Johns Dam Virginia Buckingham 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Ramsay Knox Dam Virginia Nelson 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Kingstowne Swm/Bmp Basin #1 Virginia Fairfax 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Flood Risk Reduction
Blanton Dam Virginia Cumberland 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Murcielago Exempt Dams (11) Virginia Albemarle 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Paradise Lake and Campground Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Mckenney Hunt Club Dam Virginia Dinwiddie 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Sherwood Dam Virginia Fauquier 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Lake Rooty Dam Virginia Henrico 22 High Fair —
Holstrum Dam Virginia Hanover 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
F.P. Griffith Water Plant Stormwater Outflow #6 Virginia Fairfax 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Flood Risk Reduction
Woodberry Dam Virginia Powhatan 22 Undetermined Satisfactory — Recreation
Chopping Branch Dam Virginia Albemarle 22 Undetermined Not Rated 1900 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.