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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
Southern Service Corp. Dam Virginia Powhatan 18 Undetermined Fair — Recreation
Iluka Pond 1500 Dam Virginia Sussex 18 Low Not Rated — Tailings
Brambleton Golf Course Dam Virginia Loudoun 18 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Skalsky Pond # 1 Dam Virginia Prince George 18 Undetermined Not Rated — Other
Burke Hill Dam Virginia Fairfax 18 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Upper Big Bethel Dam Virginia Hampton 18 High Not Available — Recreation
Smithfield Downs Golf Course Dam Virginia Isle of Wight 18 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Willcox Dam Virginia Petersburg 18 High Poor — Recreation
Laneview Dam Virginia Gloucester 17 Undetermined Not Rated —
Penniston Dam Virginia Essex 17 Undetermined Not Rated —
Rappahannock Dam #4 Virginia Rappahannock 17 Undetermined Not Rated —
Buckingham Dam Virginia Middlesex 17 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Frost Dam Virginia Cumberland 17 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Rapidan Dam Virginia Louisa 17 Undetermined Not Rated —
Wrights Millpond Dam Virginia Essex 17 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Lancaster County Dam #2 Virginia Lancaster 17 Undetermined Not Rated —
Spotsylvania County Dam #5 Virginia Spotsylvania 17 Undetermined Not Rated —
Koolwater Dam Virginia Goochland 17 Undetermined Not Rated —
Belvoir Farm Dam Virginia Fauquier 17 Undetermined Not Rated —
Nolting Dam Virginia Louisa 17 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Buckingham County Dam #1 Virginia Buckingham 17 Undetermined Not Rated —
Granville Farm Dam #2 Virginia Fauquier 17 Undetermined Not Rated —
Taylors Dam Virginia New Kent 17 Low Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Cox Dam Virginia Louisa 17 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Talley Millpond Dam Virginia Hanover 17 Undetermined Not Rated — Water Supply
Sunlight Prop Dam Virginia Warren 17 Undetermined Not Rated —
Terrell Farm Dam Virginia Caroline 17 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Skimino Dam Virginia York 17 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
John Edward Dam Virginia Bedford 17 Undetermined Not Rated —
Watkins Road Dam Virginia Hanover 17 Undetermined Not Rated —
Oakes Dam Virginia Halifax 17 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Harris Pond Dam Virginia Goochland 17 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Margaret Dam Virginia Chesterfield 17 High Fair — Recreation
Norfleet Dam Virginia Suffolk 17 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Coburn Dam Virginia Caroline 17 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Gum Spring Dam Virginia Louisa 17 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Fox Pen Dam Virginia Louisa 17 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Bragg Dam Virginia Lunenburg 17 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Scotts Millpond Dam Virginia Essex 17 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Wade Dam #1 Virginia Halifax 17 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Miller Lake Dam Virginia Prince Edward 17 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Barrington Dam Virginia Henrico 17 High Fair — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Madison Mill Dam Virginia King George 17 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Byrd Creek Farm North Dam Virginia Goochland 17 Undetermined Not Rated —
Patrick Lower Dam Virginia Campbell 17 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Pulte Mclean Swm Pond Dam Virginia Fairfax 17 High Satisfactory —
Carroll Dam Virginia Sussex 17 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Wildon Grove Dam Virginia Albemarle 17 Undetermined Not Rated — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Renneys Dam Virginia Sussex 17 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
State Prison Camp #12 Dam Virginia Fluvanna 17 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.