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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Lake Dam | New York | Delaware | 9 | Low | Not Rated | - | Other |
| Belnap Briggs & Stremba Pond Dam | New York | Cortland | 9 | Low | Not Rated | 1953 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Marion Teachout Wildlife Marsh Dam | New York | Cayuga | 9 | Low | Not Rated | 1958 | Other |
| Dryden Lake Outlet Dam | New York | Tompkins | 9 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1974 | Recreation |
| Tully Forest Pond #1 Dam | New York | Cortland | 9 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1953 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Central Bridge Reservoir Dam | New York | Schoharie | 9 | Significant | Poor | 1880 | Water Supply |
| Chautauqua 2v Wildlife Dam | New York | Chautauqua | 9 | Low | Not Rated | 1955 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Ten Mile River Boy Scout Camp Dam | New York | Sullivan | 9 | Undetermined | Not Rated | - | Recreation |
| Mohawk Papers - West Dam | New York | Saratoga | 9 | Low | Satisfactory | 1962 | Hydroelectric |
| Belmont Lake Dam | New York | Suffolk | 9 | Low | Not Rated | 1905 | Recreation |
| Silver Lake Dam | New York | Westchester | 9 | Significant | Poor | 1815 | Recreation |
| Old Fly Wildlife Dam | New York | Onondaga | 9 | Low | Not Rated | 1958 | Other |
| Rainbow Lake Dam | New York | Franklin | 9 | Low | Not Rated | 1875 | Recreation |
| Camp Adirondack Dam | New York | Essex | 9 | Low | Not Rated | 1979 | Water Supply |
| Bishop & Chase Marsh Dam & Dike | New York | Delaware | 9 | Low | Not Rated | 1954 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Chenango 1 Wildlife Marsh Dam | New York | Chenango | 9 | Low | Not Rated | 1957 | Recreation |
| Dunkirk Steam Station Pond Dam | New York | Chautauqua | 9 | Low | Not Rated | 1991 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Sharron Pond Dam | New York | Essex | 8 | Significant | Poor | - | |
| Kiamesha Lake Dam | New York | Sullivan | 8 | Low | Not Rated | 1914 | Recreation |
| Sherwood Allen Pond Dam | New York | Sullivan | 8 | Low | Not Rated | 1963 | Recreation |
| Oakley Swamp Wildlife Pond Dam | New York | Tioga | 8 | Low | Not Rated | 1952 | Other |
| Arnold Johnson Dam | New York | Wyoming | 8 | Low | Not Rated | 1966 | Recreation |
| Viehweger Dam | New York | Broome | 8 | Low | Not Rated | 1951 | Recreation |
| Dead Creek Dam | New York | Clinton | 8 | Low | Not Rated | - | Recreation |
| Otter Lake Dam | New York | Oneida | 8 | Low | Not Rated | 1880 | Recreation |
| Hemlock Lake Dam | New York | Westchester | 8 | Low | Not Rated | - | Recreation |
| Beaver Lake Dam | New York | Broome | 8 | Low | Not Rated | 1939 | Recreation |
| Lilly Pond Dam | New York | Sullivan | 8 | Low | Not Rated | 1922 | Water Supply |
| Chautauqua 2m Wildlife Dam | New York | Chautauqua | 8 | Low | Not Rated | 1959 | Other |
| Lake Vanare Dam | New York | Warren | 8 | Low | Not Rated | 1926 | Recreation |
| Bashakill Wildlife Management Area Dam | New York | Orange | 8 | Low | Not Rated | 1989 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Ruddick Pond Dam | New York | Sullivan | 8 | Low | Not Rated | 1910 | Recreation |
| Twin Ponds Dam Upper | New York | Sullivan | 8 | Low | Not Rated | - | Recreation |
| Beachville Dam | New York | Steuben | 8 | Low | Not Rated | 1966 | Other |
| Upper Lake Dam | New York | Suffolk | 8 | Low | Not Rated | 1932 | Recreation |
| Spring Lake Dam | New York | Delaware | 8 | Low | Not Rated | 1920 | Recreation |
| Crystal Lake Dam | New York | Sullivan | 8 | Low | Not Rated | 1920 | Recreation |
| Smith Brook Lower Dam | New York | Lewis | 8 | Low | Not Rated | 1937 | Other |
| Spring Marsh Dam | New York | Orleans | 8 | Low | Not Rated | 1969 | Other |
| Lake Tibet Dam | New York | Putnam | 8 | Low | Not Rated | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Congers Lake Dam | New York | Rockland | 8 | High | Satisfactory | 1892 | Recreation |
| Monroe Reservoir Dam | New York | Orange | 8 | Low | Not Rated | - | Recreation |
| St Johns Pond Dam | New York | Broome | 8 | Low | Not Rated | - | Recreation |
| John Mc Namara Marsh Pond Dam | New York | Steuben | 8 | Low | Not Rated | 1952 | Other |
| Ballard Mill | New York | Franklin | 8 | Significant | Poor | 1901 | Hydroelectric |
| Levine Lake Dam B (Dike) | New York | Putnam | 8 | Low | Not Rated | 1961 | Recreation |
| Stark Falls Dike C | New York | St. Lawrence | 8 | Low | Satisfactory | 1957 | Hydroelectric |
| Harry Brown Wildlife Dam | New York | Madison | 8 | Low | Not Rated | 1954 | Other |
| Cornell University Pond #2 Dam | New York | Tompkins | 8 | Low | Not Rated | 1955 | Other |
| Edward L Terrel Jr Dam #1 | New York | Broome | 8 | Low | Not Rated | 1953 | Other |
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.