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
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.