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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
Brookview Farm Dam Virginia Goochland 45 High Not Rated — Flood Risk Reduction
Pohick Creek Dam #8 Virginia Fairfax 45 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Spring Lake Dam Virginia Warren 45 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Spring Branch Dam Virginia King and Queen 45 Significant Fair — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Prince Edward County Dam # 12 Virginia Prince Edward 44 Undetermined Not Rated — Flood Risk Reduction
Raw Water Storage Pond Virginia Halifax 44 Low Satisfactory — Other
Lawrence Dam Virginia Patrick 44 Undetermined Not Rated —
Oliver Dam Virginia Loudoun 44 Significant Not Rated — Recreation
Kingsley Dam Virginia Loudoun 44 Undetermined Fair — Recreation
Little Falling River Dam # 1 Virginia Campbell 44 Significant Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
Swift Creek Reservoir Dam Virginia Chesterfield 44 High Satisfactory — Water Supply
Rural Retreat Dam Virginia Wythe 44 High Fair — Recreation
Lake Orange Dam Virginia Orange 44 High Fair — Recreation
Roanoke Creek Dam # 62 Virginia Charlotte 44 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Bush River Dam # 7 Virginia Prince Edward 44 High Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
Mountain Run Dam #11 Virginia Culpeper 44 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Roanoke Creek Dam # 72a Virginia Charlotte 44 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Willis River Dam #4 Virginia Buckingham 44 High Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
Willis River Dam #3 Virginia Buckingham 44 High Fair —
Westview Dam Virginia Goochland 44 Significant Fair — Recreation
Woodstock Dam Virginia Shenandoah 44 High Fair — Water Supply
Greg Lester Dam Virginia Bedford 43 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Elkhorn Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 43 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Chimney Rock Dam Virginia Albemarle 43 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Glen Lyn Fly Ash Dam Virginia Giles 43 High Satisfactory — Other
Willis River Dam #5f Virginia Buckingham 43 High Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
Kingstowne Swm Dp #4 Regional Virginia Fairfax 43 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Prince Edward County Dam # 3 Virginia Prince Edward 43 Undetermined Not Rated —
Cove Dam #2 Virginia Frederick 43 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Willis River Dam #1b Virginia Buckingham 43 Significant Fair 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Mountain Run Dam #18 Virginia Culpeper 43 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
France Dam Virginia Richmond 43 Undetermined Not Rated —
Emporia Virginia Emporia 43 High Satisfactory 1908 Hydroelectric
Dillon Dam Virginia Henry 43 Undetermined Not Rated —
Laurel Lake Dam Virginia Dickenson 43 Undetermined Satisfactory 1963 Recreation
Hollymead Dam Virginia Albemarle 43 High Satisfactory 1974 Recreation
Fluvanna Ruritan Dam Virginia Fluvanna 43 High Poor — Recreation
Gilliam Dam Virginia Halifax 43 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Goshen Dam Virginia Rockbridge 43 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Unidentified Dam Virginia Bedford 42 Undetermined Not Rated —
Otter River Raw Water Terminal Reservoir Dam Virginia Campbell 42 High Satisfactory — Water Supply
Greif Sludge Pond # 2 Dam Virginia Amherst 42 High Satisfactory — Other
Pittsylvania Power Station Raw Water Storage Basin Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 42 High Satisfactory — Water Supply
Willis River Dam #1a Virginia Buckingham 42 High Fair 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Mountain Valley Lake Dam Virginia Henry 42 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Hunt Country Farms Dam Virginia Henry 42 High Fair — Recreation
Walnut Creek Dam Virginia Powhatan 42 Significant Fair — Recreation
Leatherwood Creek Dam #4 Virginia Henry 42 High Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
Falling Creek Reservoir Dam Virginia Bedford 42 High Fair — Water Supply
Willis River Dam #5e Virginia Buckingham 42 High Fair — 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.