Browse Dams
564 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 564 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Freshwater Impoundment | West Virginia | Marion | 55 | High | Not Available | — | Water Supply |
| Mill Creek No.5 | West Virginia | Jackson | 55 | High | Satisfactory | 1976 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Main North Holding Pond | West Virginia | Harrison | 55 | High | Not Available | — | Other |
| Patterson Creek No. 1 Dam | West Virginia | Grant | 55 | High | Satisfactory | 1966 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Polk Creek No.9 | West Virginia | Lewis | 55 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| South Fork No. 36 | West Virginia | Pendleton | 54 | High | Satisfactory | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Upper Buffalo Creek 37A | West Virginia | Marion | 54 | High | Satisfactory | 1990 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Polk Creek No.4 | West Virginia | Lewis | 54 | High | Satisfactory | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Patterson Creek No.37 | West Virginia | Mineral | 53 | High | Fair | 1972 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Bonds Creek Site No. 1 | West Virginia | Ritchie | 53 | Significant | Fair | 1962 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Brush Creek No.10 | West Virginia | Mercer | 53 | High | Satisfactory | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Upper Deckers No. 5 | West Virginia | Preston | 53 | High | Fair | 1967 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Warm Springs No. 5 | West Virginia | Morgan | 53 | High | Satisfactory | 1956 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Upper Grave No.5 | West Virginia | Marshall | 53 | High | Satisfactory | 1962 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Upper Buffalo No.4 | West Virginia | Marion | 53 | High | Satisfactory | 1984 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Taylor Fork Cr Dam | West Virginia | Clay | 52 | Undetermined | Not Rated | 1973 | Recreation |
| Twin Branch No.1 Dam | West Virginia | McDowell | 52 | High | Satisfactory | 1920 | Other |
| Polk Creek No.7 | West Virginia | Lewis | 52 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Opekiska Lock and Dam | West Virginia | Monongalia | 52 | Low | Not Available | 1967 | Navigation |
| Plum Orchard Lake Dam | West Virginia | Fayette | 52 | High | Satisfactory | 1961 | Recreation |
| Patterson Creek No.26 | West Virginia | Mineral | 52 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Patterson Creek No.28 | West Virginia | Mineral | 51 | High | Fair | 1973 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Salt Lick Creek No. 6 Dam | West Virginia | Braxton | 51 | High | Satisfactory | 1966 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| New Creek Dam No.7 | West Virginia | Mineral | 51 | High | Satisfactory | 1958 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Upper Buffalo #33a Dam | West Virginia | Marion | 51 | High | Satisfactory | 1992 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Hannibal Locks and Dam | West Virginia | Wetzel | 51 | Significant | Not Available | 1974 | Navigation |
| Hughes Hollow Slurry Imp. | West Virginia | Monongalia | 50 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Buffalo Lake Dam | West Virginia | Harrison | 50 | High | Satisfactory | 1956 | Recreation |
| Patterson Creek No. 49 Dam | West Virginia | Grant | 50 | High | Fair | 1966 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| U. T. Barren Branch Dam | West Virginia | Fayette | 50 | Undetermined | Not Rated | 1940 | |
| Kaliya Ghat Dam | West Virginia | Marshall | 49 | Significant | Not Rated | 1984 | Recreation |
| Upper Salem Dam | West Virginia | Harrison | 49 | High | Satisfactory | 1970 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lower Salem Ws | West Virginia | Harrison | 49 | High | Satisfactory | 1955 | Other |
| Mill Creek No.4 | West Virginia | Jackson | 49 | High | Satisfactory | 1976 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Elk-Two Mile No.13 | West Virginia | Kanawha | 49 | High | Satisfactory | 1977 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Upper Smith Dam | West Virginia | Wood | 48 | High | Poor | 1955 | Recreation |
| Upper Grave No.9 | West Virginia | Marshall | 48 | High | Satisfactory | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Brush Creek No. 19a | West Virginia | Mercer | 48 | High | Satisfactory | 1975 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Polk Creek No.13 | West Virginia | Lewis | 48 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Warm Springs No. 3 | West Virginia | Morgan | 47 | High | Satisfactory | 1955 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Blake's Creek Site No.7 | West Virginia | Kanawha | 47 | High | Satisfactory | 1970 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Laurel Creek Lake No.1 | West Virginia | Mingo | 47 | High | Poor | 1960 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Sleepy Hollow Creek Dam | West Virginia | Morgan | 47 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1969 | Recreation |
| Polk Creek No.1 | West Virginia | Lewis | 46 | High | Satisfactory | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Upper Deckers No. 1 | West Virginia | Preston | 46 | High | Satisfactory | 1969 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Patterson Creek No.44 | West Virginia | Mineral | 46 | High | Satisfactory | 1969 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Horse Creek Dam #1 | West Virginia | Wyoming | 46 | High | Poor | 1956 | Recreation |
| Upper Grave No.3 | West Virginia | Marshall | 46 | High | Satisfactory | 1958 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Polk Creek No.5 | West Virginia | Lewis | 46 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Flat Top Lake Dam | West Virginia | Raleigh | 45 | High | Satisfactory | 1950 | 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.