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

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.