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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bush River Dam # 2 | Virginia | Prince Edward | 49 | High | Fair | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake Caroline Dam | Virginia | Caroline | 48 | High | Satisfactory | — | Water Supply |
| Nvcc Woodbridge Campus Dam | Virginia | Prince William | 48 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Holliday Lake Dam | Virginia | Buckingham | 48 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Toms Creek Dam | Virginia | Wise | 48 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Water Supply |
| Gilmer Dam | Virginia | Russell | 48 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Irrigation |
| Laurel Bed Dam | Virginia | Russell | 48 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Prince William Parkway Regional Swm | Virginia | Prince William | 48 | High | Satisfactory | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Black Fox Hills Dam | Virginia | Nelson | 48 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Bush River Dam # 4b | Virginia | Prince Edward | 48 | High | Fair | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| East Fork Falling River Dam # 7 | Virginia | Appomattox | 47 | Significant | Fair | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Edmondson Dam | Virginia | Washington | 47 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Hydroelectric |
| Lake Anne Dam | Virginia | Fairfax | 47 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| King William County Dam #7 | Virginia | King William | 47 | High | Poor | — | |
| Peter Jefferson Place- Lake I Dam | Virginia | Albemarle | 47 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Fr Farm Dam | Virginia | Albemarle | 47 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | |
| Rappahannock Dam #22 | Virginia | Rappahannock | 47 | Undetermined | Fair | — | |
| Lake Burnt Mills Dam | Virginia | Suffolk | 47 | High | Fair | — | Water Supply |
| Pohick Creek Dam #7 | Virginia | Fairfax | 47 | High | Satisfactory | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| South River Dam #3 | Virginia | Augusta | 47 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Willis River Dam #6 | Virginia | Cumberland | 47 | High | Fair | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Marrowbone Creek Dam #1 | Virginia | Henry | 46 | High | Fair | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake Audubon Dam | Virginia | Fairfax | 46 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Ottari Scout Camp Dam #2 | Virginia | Pulaski | 46 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Smart Dam | Virginia | Patrick | 46 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | |
| Cherokee Dam | Virginia | Frederick | 46 | Significant | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Prillaman Dam | Virginia | Franklin | 46 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | |
| South River Dam #7 | Virginia | Augusta | 46 | High | Satisfactory | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Willis River Dam #2 | Virginia | Buckingham | 46 | High | Fair | 1975 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Unimin Fresh Water Dam | Virginia | Frederick | 46 | High | Not Rated | — | Other |
| Murray Lake Dam | Virginia | Albemarle | 46 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Staunton Dam | Virginia | Augusta | 46 | High | Fair | — | Water Supply |
| Buffalo Creek Dam # 4 | Virginia | Prince Edward | 46 | High | Fair | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Chilarna Lake Dam | Virginia | Bedford | 45 | Undetermined | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Buck | Virginia | Carroll | 45 | High | Satisfactory | 1912 | Hydroelectric |
| Hungry Mother Dam | Virginia | Smyth | 45 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Hutchinson Dam | Virginia | Campbell | 45 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Dan E. French Reservoir Dam | Virginia | Amherst | 45 | High | Satisfactory | — | Water Supply |
| Buck Spillway | Virginia | Carroll | 45 | High | Satisfactory | 1912 | Hydroelectric |
| Littell Dam | Virginia | Patrick | 45 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Springhill Lake Dam | Virginia | Bedford | 45 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Ferguson Farms Dam | Virginia | Bedford | 45 | Low | Fair | — | |
| Southern Regional Park Dam | Virginia | Albemarle | 45 | Low | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Spring Lake Dam | Virginia | Warren | 45 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Roanoke Creek Dam # 35a | Virginia | Charlotte | 45 | Low | Satisfactory | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Bowman Dam | Virginia | Spotsylvania | 45 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Spring Branch Dam | Virginia | King and Queen | 45 | Significant | Fair | — | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Brookview Farm Dam | Virginia | Goochland | 45 | High | Not Rated | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Buckingham County Dam #5 | Virginia | Buckingham | 45 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | |
| Pohick Creek Dam #8 | Virginia | Fairfax | 45 | High | Satisfactory | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
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.