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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Younger Dam | Virginia | Patrick | 54 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | |
| Stoney Creek Reservoir Dam (Bedford) | Virginia | Bedford | 54 | High | Poor | — | Water Supply |
| Indian Acres Dam | Virginia | Spotsylvania | 54 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Baker Mountain Tailings Pond Dam | Virginia | Prince Edward | 54 | Low | Satisfactory | — | Tailings |
| South River Dam #8a | Virginia | Waynesboro | 54 | High | Satisfactory | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Russell County Dam #8 | Virginia | Russell | 53 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | |
| Juiaf | Virginia | Albemarle | 53 | Low | Fair | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Horse Pasture Creek Dam #1c | Virginia | Henry | 53 | High | Fair | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Bedford Lake Dam | Virginia | Bedford | 52 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Shoemaker River # 1a | Virginia | Rockingham | 52 | High | Satisfactory | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Pantops Dam | Virginia | Albemarle | 52 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | |
| Brookneal Dam | Virginia | Campbell | 52 | Significant | Not Rated | 1963 | Water Supply |
| Thompson Dam | Virginia | Fauquier | 52 | High | Poor | — | Recreation |
| C - Pond Dam | Virginia | Suffolk | 52 | High | Fair | — | Other |
| Radford | Virginia | Montgomery | 52 | High | Satisfactory | 1934 | Hydroelectric |
| Bruce Turner Dam | Virginia | Warren | 52 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | |
| Bonaventure Dam | Virginia | Russell | 52 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Water Supply |
| Robertson Dam | Virginia | Rockbridge | 52 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Upper Blackwater River Dam #4 | Virginia | Franklin | 52 | High | Fair | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Leatherwood Creek Dam #2a | Virginia | Henry | 52 | High | Fair | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mullins Dam | Virginia | Dickenson | 51 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Buffalo Creek Dam # 3 | Virginia | Prince Edward | 51 | Significant | Fair | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ni River Dam #1 | Virginia | Spotsylvania | 51 | High | Satisfactory | — | Water Supply |
| Johns Creek Dam #2 | Virginia | Craig | 51 | High | Fair | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Jarratt Municipal Raw Water Storage Reservoir Dam | Virginia | Greensville | 51 | High | Satisfactory | — | Water Supply |
| Cifax Lake Dam | Virginia | Bedford | 51 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Clear Creek Dam | Virginia | Bristol | 51 | High | Not Available | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Eagle Eyrie Lake Dam | Virginia | Bedford | 50 | High | Fair | — | Water Supply |
| Brown Dam | Virginia | Patrick | 50 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | |
| Kyanite Dam #3 | Virginia | Buckingham | 50 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Water Supply |
| Belle Monte Dam | Virginia | Greene | 50 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Horsepen Dam | Virginia | Loudoun | 50 | High | Satisfactory | — | Water Supply |
| Johns Creek Dam #3 | Virginia | Craig | 50 | High | Satisfactory | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Burke Lake Dam | Virginia | Fairfax | 50 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Mt Airy Hunt Club Dam | Virginia | Rappahannock | 50 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Crab Orchard Creek Dam | Virginia | Bland | 50 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Slate River Dam #8 | Virginia | Buckingham | 50 | High | Fair | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Upper Blackwater River Dam #6 | Virginia | Franklin | 50 | High | Fair | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| South Rivanna | Virginia | Albemarle | 50 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Hydroelectric |
| Rivanna Woods Golf Dam | Virginia | Fluvanna | 50 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Slate River Dam #7 | Virginia | Buckingham | 50 | High | Satisfactory | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Fairy Stone Dam | Virginia | Patrick | 50 | Low | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Spring Lake Dam | Virginia | Bedford | 50 | Undetermined | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Osborne Dam | Virginia | Patrick | 50 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | |
| Keokee Dam | Virginia | Lee | 50 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| R J Reynolds Raw Water Pond Dam | Virginia | Chesterfield | 50 | Low | Not Rated | — | Tailings |
| Loch Linden Dam | Virginia | Warren | 50 | Significant | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Orange Raw Water Reservoir Dam | Virginia | Orange | 49 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Water Supply |
| South River Dam #23 | Virginia | Augusta | 49 | High | Satisfactory | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Red Hill Quarry Dam | Virginia | Albemarle | 49 | Undetermined | Fair | — | 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.