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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.