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.
| 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.