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 |
| Roanoke Creek Dam # 35a | Virginia | Charlotte | 45 | Low | Satisfactory | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ferguson Farms Dam | Virginia | Bedford | 45 | Low | Fair | - | |
| Southern Regional Park Dam | Virginia | Albemarle | 45 | Low | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Lake Orange Dam | Virginia | Orange | 44 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Bush River Dam # 7 | Virginia | Prince Edward | 44 | High | Fair | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Roanoke Creek Dam # 62 | Virginia | Charlotte | 44 | High | Satisfactory | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Roanoke Creek Dam # 72a | Virginia | Charlotte | 44 | High | Satisfactory | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Raw Water Storage Pond | Virginia | Halifax | 44 | Low | Satisfactory | - | Other |
| Rural Retreat Dam | Virginia | Wythe | 44 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Kingsley Dam | Virginia | Loudoun | 44 | Undetermined | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Willis River Dam #4 | Virginia | Buckingham | 44 | High | Fair | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Willis River Dam #3 | Virginia | Buckingham | 44 | High | Fair | - | |
| Lawrence Dam | Virginia | Patrick | 44 | Undetermined | Not Rated | - | |
| Mountain Run Dam #11 | Virginia | Culpeper | 44 | High | Satisfactory | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Woodstock Dam | Virginia | Shenandoah | 44 | High | Fair | - | Water Supply |
| Westview Dam | Virginia | Goochland | 44 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Little Falling River Dam # 1 | Virginia | Campbell | 44 | Significant | Fair | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Prince Edward County Dam # 12 | Virginia | Prince Edward | 44 | Undetermined | Not Rated | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Oliver Dam | Virginia | Loudoun | 44 | Significant | Not Rated | - | Recreation |
| Swift Creek Reservoir Dam | Virginia | Chesterfield | 44 | High | Fair | - | Water Supply |
| Cove Dam #2 | Virginia | Frederick | 43 | High | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Laurel Lake Dam | Virginia | Dickenson | 43 | Undetermined | Satisfactory | 1963 | Recreation |
| Emporia | Virginia | Emporia | 43 | High | Satisfactory | 1908 | Hydroelectric |
| Chimney Rock Dam | Virginia | Albemarle | 43 | Low | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Willis River Dam #1b | Virginia | Buckingham | 43 | Significant | Fair | 1975 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Glen Lyn Fly Ash Dam | Virginia | Giles | 43 | High | Satisfactory | - | Other |
| Mountain Run Dam #18 | Virginia | Culpeper | 43 | High | Satisfactory | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| France Dam | Virginia | Richmond | 43 | Undetermined | Not Rated | - | |
| Goshen Dam | Virginia | Rockbridge | 43 | High | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Willis River Dam #5f | Virginia | Buckingham | 43 | High | Fair | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dillon Dam | Virginia | Henry | 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 | - | |
| Greg Lester Dam | Virginia | Bedford | 43 | Undetermined | Not Rated | - | Irrigation |
| Hollymead Dam | Virginia | Albemarle | 43 | High | Satisfactory | 1974 | Recreation |
| Kingstowne Swm Dp #4 Regional | Virginia | Fairfax | 43 | High | Satisfactory | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Fluvanna Ruritan Dam | Virginia | Fluvanna | 43 | High | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Elkhorn Dam | Virginia | Pittsylvania | 43 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Willis River Dam #5e | Virginia | Buckingham | 42 | High | Fair | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Unidentified Dam | Virginia | Bedford | 42 | Undetermined | Not Rated | - | |
| Willis River Dam #1a | Virginia | Buckingham | 42 | High | Fair | 1975 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Pohick Creek Dam #4 | Virginia | Fairfax | 42 | High | Satisfactory | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake of The Clouds Dam | Virginia | Warren | 42 | High | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Otter River Raw Water Terminal Reservoir Dam | Virginia | Campbell | 42 | High | Satisfactory | - | Water Supply |
| Ridgeway Sportsman Club Dam | Virginia | Henry | 42 | Undetermined | Not Rated | - | Recreation |
| Mountain Valley Lake Dam | Virginia | Henry | 42 | Undetermined | Not Rated | - | Recreation |
| Leatherwood Creek Dam #4 | Virginia | Henry | 42 | High | Fair | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Pittsylvania Power Station Raw Water Storage Basin Dam | Virginia | Pittsylvania | 42 | High | Satisfactory | - | Water Supply |
| Nelson Dam | Virginia | Nelson | 42 | Significant | Fair | - | 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.