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.

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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.