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

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.