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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Lake Dam | Virginia | Campbell | 20 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Irrigation |
| Clifton Farm Lower Dam | Virginia | Fauquier | 20 | Significant | Not Rated | — | Irrigation |
| Bedford | Virginia | Amherst | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 1850 | Hydroelectric |
| Lower Warrenton Lakes Dam | Virginia | Fauquier | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Cattail Swamp Dam | Virginia | New Kent | 20 | Undetermined | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Ashbury Church Road Dam | Virginia | Loudoun | 20 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Coleman Falls | Virginia | Bedford | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 1851 | Hydroelectric |
| Campbells Dam | Virginia | Caroline | 20 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Hidden Spring Dam | Virginia | Fairfax | 20 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Upper Shields Lake Dam | Virginia | Richmond City | 20 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| River Ridge Assoc. Dam | Virginia | Mecklenburg | 20 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Farmwell Hunt Dam | Virginia | Loudoun | 20 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| 27132 Gum Springs Road Dam | Virginia | Loudoun | 20 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Gordon Dam | Virginia | Chesterfield | 20 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Byers Dam | Virginia | Powhatan | 20 | Undetermined | Satisfactory | — | Irrigation |
| Moomaws | Virginia | Buena Vista | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 1842 | Hydroelectric |
| Park Ridge Dam | Virginia | Floyd | 20 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Lake Shawnee Dam #2 | Virginia | Powhatan | 20 | Undetermined | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Hurts Dam | Virginia | Nottoway | 20 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Sweetwater Lane Dam | Virginia | Loudoun | 20 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Other |
| Cooperative Way Dam | Virginia | Loudoun | 20 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Bass Pond Dam | Virginia | Powhatan | 20 | Low | Poor | — | Recreation |
| F.P. Griffith Water Plant Lorton Quarry | Virginia | Fairfax | 20 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Other |
| Eastern Pond Dam (Pc 106) | Virginia | James City | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | — | Irrigation |
| Crosspointe Lake Dam | Virginia | Fairfax | 20 | High | Fair | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Reston Parkway Phase 2 Swm Facility #2 | Virginia | Fairfax | 20 | Low | Not Rated | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Penderbrook North Pond Dam | Virginia | Fairfax | 20 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Spangler Dam | Virginia | Greensville | 20 | Undetermined | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Piedmont State Hospital Dam | Virginia | Nottoway | 20 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Smiths Dam | Virginia | Greensville | 20 | Undetermined | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Chesapeake Energy Center Bottom Ash and Sediment Pond Dam | Virginia | Chesapeake | 20 | High | Satisfactory | 1955 | Other |
| Ashbrook Dam | Virginia | Chesterfield | 19 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Kanach Dam | Virginia | Hanover | 19 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | |
| Daniel Mcdowell Dam | Virginia | Frederick | 19 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | |
| Healys Mill Dam | Virginia | Middlesex | 19 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | |
| Nelson County Dam #1 | Virginia | Nelson | 19 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | |
| Huggins Dam 3 | Virginia | Richmond | 19 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | |
| Curtis Haight Dam | Virginia | Fauquier | 19 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | |
| Hackett Dam | Virginia | Caroline | 19 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Dp Mason Dam | Virginia | Fauquier | 19 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | |
| Costran Art #2 | Virginia | Bedford | 19 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | |
| Perch Dam #2 | Virginia | Fauquier | 19 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | |
| Butterwood Lake Upper Dam | Virginia | Nottoway | 19 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Wilck Dam | Virginia | Cumberland | 19 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Paradise Lake Dam | Virginia | Appomattox | 19 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Fox Run Dam | Virginia | King William | 19 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | |
| New Kent County Dam #2 | Virginia | New Kent | 19 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | |
| Sawhill Dam | Virginia | Spotsylvania | 19 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Eberhard Dam | Virginia | Henrico | 19 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Fords Dam | Virginia | Goochland | 19 | 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.