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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
Aud Dam Virginia Franklin 22 Undetermined Not Rated —
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 —
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 —
Walker Coleman Dam Virginia King and Queen 22 Significant Fair — Recreation
Butterwood Lower Virginia Nottoway 22 Low Not Available 1973 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Wildwood Valley Lake Dam Virginia Greene 22 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Lake Fullstream Dam Virginia Goochland 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Lake Innsbrook Virginia Henrico 22 Significant Fair — Recreation
Upper Blandemar Dam Virginia Albemarle 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
Blanton Dam Virginia Cumberland 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Murcielago Exempt Dams (11) Virginia Albemarle 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Mckenney Hunt Club Dam Virginia Dinwiddie 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Skalsky Pond # 2 Dam Virginia Prince George 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Other
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
Pine Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Woodberry Dam Virginia Powhatan 22 Undetermined Satisfactory — Recreation
Chopping Branch Dam Virginia Albemarle 22 Undetermined Not Rated 1900 Recreation
Bland County Farm Dam Virginia Bland 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Arc Redevelopment Swm Pond Dam Virginia Prince William 22 High Not Rated — Flood Risk Reduction
Glenmore # 2 Dam Virginia Albemarle 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Bear Loop Hunt Club Dam Virginia Bath 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Uva Wise #2 Dam Virginia Wise 22 High Not Rated — Recreation
Grigg Lake Dam Virginia Powhatan 21 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Courtney Dam Virginia Essex 21 Undetermined Not Rated —
Mcgee Dam Virginia Powhatan 21 Undetermined Not Rated —
Lakeside Lake Virginia Frederick 21 High Not Rated — Recreation
Amelia County Dam # 6 Virginia Amelia 21 Undetermined Not Rated —
Pulaski County Dam #5 Virginia Pulaski 21 Undetermined Not Rated —
Hill Crest Dam Virginia Fauquier 21 Undetermined Not Rated —
Lancaster Roller Mill Dam Virginia Lancaster 21 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Decoursey Dam Virginia Orange 21 Low Fair — Irrigation
Pebblebrook Dam Virginia Hanover 21 Undetermined Fair — Recreation
Mannheim Dam Virginia Hanover 21 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Ragland Dam Virginia Halifax 21 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Travis Lower Lake Virginia Caroline 21 Significant Poor 1966 Recreation
Bullock'S Pond Virginia Caroline 21 Low Poor 1978 Recreation
Troiano Dam Virginia Culpeper 21 Significant Not Rated — Recreation
Hughes Dam Virginia Halifax 21 Undetermined Not Rated — 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.