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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
White Dam Virginia Charles City 9 Undetermined Not Rated —
Lake Ashby Dam Virginia Fauquier 9 High Satisfactory — Other
Triple S Land Dam Virginia Culpeper 9 Undetermined Not Rated —
Northampton Dam # 3 Virginia Northampton 9 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Olssons Dam Virginia King William 9 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Hogans Mill Dam Virginia Westmoreland 9 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Rosegill Upper Dam Virginia Middlesex 9 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Benjamin Thomas Dam Virginia Accomack 9 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Jordans Point Dam Virginia Rockbridge 9 Low Not Rated — Other
Cohoke Mill Dam Virginia King William 9 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Corbin Hall Farm Dam Virginia Middlesex 9 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
D. Pitts Dam Virginia Caroline 9 Undetermined Not Rated — Flood Risk Reduction
Crystal Lake Dam Virginia Hampton 9 Undetermined Not Rated — Other
Cypress Cove Dam Virginia Southampton 9 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Sunken Meadow Dam Virginia Surry 9 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Lake Parker Dam Virginia New Kent 9 High Fair — Recreation
Crippen Dam Virginia Fairfax 9 Undetermined Not Rated — Other
Carisbrooke Dam Virginia Isle of Wight 9 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Tankard Dam Virginia Accomack 9 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Seals North Dam Virginia Caroline 8 Undetermined Not Rated —
Chesterfield County Dam #2 Virginia Chesterfield 8 Undetermined Not Rated —
William Childress Dam Virginia King George 8 Undetermined Not Rated —
King and Queen County Dam #2 Virginia King and Queen 8 Undetermined Not Rated —
Woodberry Farm Dam Virginia Gloucester 8 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Plant Sediment Pond Virginia Shenandoah 8 Low Not Available — Flood Risk Reduction
Stonehaven Dam Virginia Hanover 8 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Vepco Flash Board Dam Virginia Richmond City 8 Undetermined Not Rated — Hydroelectric
Bundick Creek Dam Virginia Accomack 8 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Courtney Millpond Dam Virginia Northumberland 8 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Waterfowl Impoundment Dam Virginia Fauquier 8 Low Not Rated — Other
Warren Canal Embankment Virginia Warren 8 Low Satisfactory 1924 Hydroelectric
Eustis Lake Dam Virginia Newport News 8 Low Not Available —
Lower Timber Lake Dike Virginia Fairfax 8 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Lake 6 Great Neck Area Dam Virginia Virginia Beach 8 Undetermined Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Cheatham Pond Dam Virginia York 8 Low Poor 1943 Recreation
Pond 11 Dam Virginia York 8 Low Poor 1945 Recreation
Dixon-Parson Dam Virginia Northampton 8 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Travis Lake Upper Virginia Caroline 8 Low Fair 1940 Recreation
Custis Dam Virginia Accomack 8 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Little Creek Reservoir Dam Virginia Virginia Beach 8 High Fair — Water Supply
Northampton Dam # 5 Virginia Northampton 8 Undetermined Not Rated — Other
Thoroughgood Dam Virginia Virginia Beach 8 Undetermined Not Rated — Flood Risk Reduction
Kingston Lake Dam Virginia Virginia Beach 8 Low Poor — Flood Risk Reduction
New Kent County Dam #3 Virginia New Kent 7 Undetermined Not Rated —
Bishop Dam Virginia Southampton 7 Undetermined Not Rated — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Wrights Pond Dam Virginia Spotsylvania 7 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Wolf Trap Farm Pond Dam Virginia Fairfax 7 Low Not Rated — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Williams Island Dam Virginia Richmond City 7 Undetermined Not Rated 1905 Water Supply
Dulles Greenway Wetlands Mitigation Project Dike Virginia Loudoun 7 Undetermined Not Rated — Other
Thoroughgood Lake # 5 Dam Virginia Virginia Beach 7 Undetermined Not Rated — 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.