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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
Westham Dam Virginia Henrico 22 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Lunenburg Beach Dam Virginia Lunenburg 22 Significant Fair - Water Supply
Upper Blandemar Dam Virginia Albemarle 22 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Poplar Forest Dam Virginia Bedford 22 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Turner Dam Virginia Buckingham 22 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Brickshire Swm Pond Dam Virginia New Kent 22 Undetermined Not Rated - Irrigation
Moore Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 22 Significant Not Rated - Recreation
Sykes Lake Dam Virginia Petersburg 22 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Plain Dealing Dam Virginia Albemarle 22 Undetermined Not Rated -
Aud Dam Virginia Franklin 22 Undetermined Not Rated -
Lake Plaza Prop Dam Virginia Prince William 22 Undetermined Not Rated -
Licking Hole Farm Dam Virginia Goochland 22 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Greene Hills Dam Virginia Greene 22 Low Not Rated - Recreation
Butterwood Lower Virginia Nottoway 22 Low Not Available 1973 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Wrights Dam Virginia Hanover 22 Undetermined Not Rated - Irrigation
F.P. Griffith Water Plant Stormwater Outflow #6 Virginia Fairfax 22 Undetermined Not Rated - Flood Risk Reduction
Paradise Lake and Campground Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 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
Mckenney Hunt Club Dam Virginia Dinwiddie 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
Colemans Millpond Dam Virginia Caroline 22 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Whittaker Lake Dam Virginia James City 22 Low Fair - Recreation
Murcielago Exempt Dams (11) Virginia Albemarle 22 Undetermined Not Rated - Irrigation
Blanton Dam Virginia Cumberland 22 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Sherwood Dam Virginia Fauquier 22 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Lake Rooty Dam Virginia Henrico 22 High Fair -
Chopping Branch Dam Virginia Albemarle 22 Undetermined Not Rated 1900 Recreation
Pine Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 22 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Holstrum Dam Virginia Hanover 22 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Woodberry Dam Virginia Powhatan 22 Undetermined Satisfactory - Recreation
Chandler'S Mill Dam Virginia Westmoreland 22 High Fair - Recreation
Uva Wise #2 Dam Virginia Wise 22 High Not Rated - Recreation
Bland County Farm Dam Virginia Bland 22 Undetermined Not Rated - Irrigation
Rocky Branch Regional Swm Dam Virginia Prince William 22 High Satisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
Cortney Dam Virginia Essex 21 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Courtney Dam Virginia Essex 21 Undetermined Not Rated -
Amelia County Dam # 21 Virginia Amelia 21 Undetermined Not Rated -
Travis Lower Lake Virginia Caroline 21 Significant Poor 1966 Recreation
Hall Dam Virginia Halifax 21 Undetermined Not Rated -
Michie Dam Virginia Fluvanna 21 Undetermined Not Rated - Irrigation
Hill Crest Dam Virginia Fauquier 21 Undetermined Not Rated -
Mannheim Dam Virginia Hanover 21 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Meadow Grove Farm #2 Dam Virginia Loudoun 21 Undetermined Not Rated - Water Supply
Lone Goose Dam Virginia Chesterfield 21 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Louisa H.S. Dam Virginia Louisa 21 Undetermined Not Rated -
Bonbrook Lake Dam Virginia Cumberland 21 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Elizabeth Hearn Dam Virginia Augusta 21 Undetermined Not Rated -
Queensmere Dam Virginia Goochland 21 Undetermined Not Rated - Irrigation

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.