Browse Dams
1,941 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 1,941 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attica Reservoir Dam (Middle) | New York | Wyoming | 38 | Significant | Not Rated | 1925 | Water Supply |
| Ischua Creek Watershed Dam #3 | New York | Cattaraugus | 38 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1966 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Meizinger Pond Dam | New York | Columbia | 38 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Village of Cobleskill Holding Pond Dam | New York | Schoharie | 38 | High | Satisfactory | 1986 | Water Supply |
| Ed Pylkas Dam | New York | Tioga | 37 | High | Poor | 1955 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Churchtown Dam | New York | Columbia | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1904 | Water Supply |
| Allens Falls | New York | St. Lawrence | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1991 | Hydroelectric |
| Potuck Reservoir Dam | New York | Greene | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1930 | Water Supply |
| Chadwick Lake Dam | New York | Orange | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1926 | Recreation |
| Goshen Reservoir #1 Dam | New York | Orange | 37 | High | Poor | 1963 | Water Supply |
| Cortlandt Lake Dam | New York | Westchester | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1929 | Recreation |
| Higley | New York | St. Lawrence | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1925 | Hydroelectric |
| Mcgregor Dam | New York | Clinton | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1968 | Recreation |
| Otter Creek Dam | New York | Orleans | 37 | Significant | Poor | 1916 | Recreation |
| Green Lake Dam | New York | Erie | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1909 | Recreation |
| Nanticoke Creek Site 9a Dam | New York | Broome | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Palmer Falls | New York | Warren | 37 | Low | Satisfactory | 1913 | Hydroelectric |
| Altamont Main Reservoir Dam | New York | Albany | 37 | High | Poor | 1898 | Water Supply |
| Brady Pond Dam and Dike | New York | Dutchess | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 2001 | Recreation |
| Larchwood Lake Dam | New York | Otsego | 36 | High | Satisfactory | 1969 | Recreation |
| Camp Chautauqua Pond Dam | New York | Cattaraugus | 36 | Significant | Not Rated | 1965 | Recreation |
| Mayfield Dam | New York | Fulton | 36 | Low | Not Rated | 1930 | Recreation |
| Roxbury Dam | New York | Delaware | 36 | High | Poor | 1912 | Recreation |
| Silver Stream Reservoir Dam | New York | Orange | 36 | High | Satisfactory | 1923 | Water Supply |
| Treman Lake Dam | New York | Tompkins | 36 | Significant | Poor | 1930 | Recreation |
| Curtis | New York | Saratoga | 36 | Low | Satisfactory | 1913 | Hydroelectric |
| Mogisca Lake Dam | New York | Sullivan | 36 | Significant | Not Rated | 1976 | Recreation |
| Cobalt Lake Dam | New York | Dutchess | 36 | Low | Not Rated | 1953 | Other |
| Dwyer Dam | New York | Tompkins | 36 | Low | Not Rated | 1966 | Other |
| Silver Mine Lake Dam | New York | Orange | 36 | Significant | Poor | 1934 | Recreation |
| Hoffman Creek Dam | New York | Chemung | 36 | High | Poor | 1871 | Water Supply |
| 30 Foot Dam | New York | Tompkins | 36 | High | Poor | 1903 | Recreation |
| Snow Making Pond Dam | New York | Ulster | 36 | Low | Not Rated | 1975 | Recreation |
| College Hill Park Reservoir Dam | New York | Dutchess | 36 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1922 | Other |
| Cliff Lake | New York | Sullivan | 36 | High | Satisfactory | 1930 | Hydroelectric |
| Woodland Reservoir Dam | New York | Onondaga | 36 | High | Satisfactory | 1894 | Water Supply |
| Beaver Brook Site #1 Dam | New York | Herkimer | 36 | High | Poor | 2002 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Town of Mt. Pleasant Water District #1 Dam | New York | Westchester | 35 | Significant | Not Rated | 1915 | Water Supply |
| High Dam | New York | Oswego | 35 | High | Fair | 1928 | Hydroelectric |
| Livonia Reservoir Dam | New York | Livingston | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1926 | Water Supply |
| Port Jervis Reservoir #3 Dam | New York | Orange | 35 | High | Fair | 1900 | Water Supply |
| North Lake B Dam | New York | Herkimer | 35 | High | Not Rated | 1850 | Navigation |
| Helderberg Lake Dam | New York | Albany | 35 | High | Fair | 1944 | Recreation |
| Holimont Upper Reservoir Dam | New York | Cattaraugus | 35 | High | Satisfactory | 2003 | Other |
| Kazam Pond Dam | New York | Delaware | 35 | Significant | Poor | 1977 | Other |
| Philmont Reservoir Dam | New York | Columbia | 35 | Significant | Not Rated | 1916 | Recreation |
| Sugar Island | New York | St. Lawrence | 35 | Low | Satisfactory | 1925 | Hydroelectric |
| Jamesville Water District Dam | New York | Onondaga | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1927 | Water Supply |
| Diamond Mills Paper Company Dam | New York | Ulster | 35 | High | Satisfactory | 1929 | Irrigation |
| Lake Frederick | New York | Orange | 35 | High | Poor | 1911 | 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.