Browse Dams
830 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 830 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Dam | New Jersey | Salem | 20 | Low | — | 1957 | Irrigation |
| K-L-P Dam | New Jersey | Salem | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1963 | Recreation |
| Blackwells Mills Dam | New Jersey | Somerset | 20 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Forest Lake Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 20 | High | Satisfactory | 1951 | Recreation |
| Openaka Lake Dam | New Jersey | Morris | 20 | Significant | Poor | 1750 | Recreation |
| Cub Lake Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 20 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Merrill Creek Northwest Dike 2 | New Jersey | Warren | 20 | High | Satisfactory | — | Other |
| Matawan Lake Dam | New Jersey | Monmouth | 20 | High | Poor | 1923 | Recreation |
| New Jersey No Name # 88 Dam | New Jersey | Burlington | 20 | Low | — | — | Recreation |
| Lake Topanemus Dam | New Jersey | Monmouth | 20 | High | Fair | 1915 | Recreation |
| Lake Vreeland Dam | New Jersey | Bergen | 20 | High | Poor | 1917 | Recreation |
| Crandon Lake Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 20 | High | Satisfactory | 1959 | Recreation |
| Hemlock Lake Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 20 | Significant | Poor | 1951 | Recreation |
| Sunset Lake Dam | New Jersey | Cumberland | 20 | High | Fair | 1927 | Recreation |
| Barbours Pond Dam | New Jersey | Passaic | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1888 | Recreation |
| Lake Panorama Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 20 | Significant | Poor | 1957 | Recreation |
| Echo Lake Dam | New Jersey | Union | 20 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1930 | Recreation |
| Upper Sylvan Lake Dam | New Jersey | Burlington | 20 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1941 | Recreation |
| Surprise Lake Dam | New Jersey | Union | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 1928 | Recreation |
| Upper Greenwood Lake Dam | New Jersey | Passaic | 20 | High | Satisfactory | 1932 | Recreation |
| Lake Cushetunk Dam | New Jersey | Hunterdon | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1928 | Recreation |
| Laidlaws Pond Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 1998 | Recreation |
| Imlaystown Lake Dam | New Jersey | Monmouth | 20 | Significant | Poor | 1925 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Merrill Creek Northwest Dike 1 | New Jersey | Warren | 20 | High | Satisfactory | — | Other |
| Birchwood Lake Dam | New Jersey | Morris | 20 | High | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Cantys Lake Dam | New Jersey | Morris | 20 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1928 | Recreation |
| Cliffwood Lake Dike | New Jersey | Sussex | 20 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Alloway Lake Dam | New Jersey | Salem | 20 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1949 | Recreation |
| Prospertown Dam | New Jersey | Ocean | 19 | High | Poor | 1966 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Atsion Lake Dam | New Jersey | Burlington | 19 | High | Poor | 1930 | Recreation |
| Clementon Lake Dam | New Jersey | Camden | 19 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Sullivan Pond Dam | New Jersey | Hunterdon | 19 | High | Fair | 1959 | Recreation |
| Timber Lake Dam | New Jersey | Burlington | 19 | High | Satisfactory | 1955 | Recreation |
| Rock Island Lake Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 19 | Significant | Poor | 1940 | Recreation |
| Lake Ashroe Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 19 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1972 | Recreation |
| Mullica Hill Pond Dam | New Jersey | Gloucester | 19 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1922 | Recreation |
| Deer Park Pond Dam | New Jersey | Warren | 19 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Lake Susquehanna Dam | New Jersey | Warren | 19 | Low | — | 1926 | Recreation |
| Rocco Bunlno Dam | New Jersey | Bergen | 19 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1956 | Recreation |
| Layton'S Lake Dam | New Jersey | Salem | 19 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1972 | Recreation |
| Laurel Lake Dam | New Jersey | Cumberland | 19 | Low | Poor | 1927 | Recreation |
| Watchung Lake Dam | New Jersey | Somerset | 19 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Morris Lake Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 19 | High | Satisfactory | 1895 | Water Supply |
| Indian Lake Dam | New Jersey | Morris | 19 | Low | Satisfactory | 1921 | Recreation |
| Lake Estling Dam | New Jersey | Morris | 19 | High | Poor | 1870 | Recreation |
| Darlington Lake Dam | New Jersey | Bergen | 19 | Significant | Fair | 1951 | Recreation |
| Amwell #2 Dam | New Jersey | Hunterdon | 19 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Centennial Lake Dam | New Jersey | Burlington | 18 | High | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Old Morris Canal Dam | New Jersey | Morris | 18 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1932 | Recreation |
| Barnegat Lake Dam | New Jersey | Ocean | 18 | High | Fair | 1937 | 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.