Browse Dams
830 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 830 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockaway Townsquare Mall Dam | New Jersey | Morris | 17 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Kemah Lake Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 17 | High | Satisfactory | 1928 | Recreation |
| Cold Spring Lake Dam | New Jersey | Passaic | 16 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1890 | Recreation |
| Shadow Lake Dam | New Jersey | Bergen | 16 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1928 | Recreation |
| Bear Pond Dam A | New Jersey | Sussex | 16 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1905 | Recreation |
| Crystal Lake Dam | New Jersey | Morris | 16 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Skellinger Lake Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 16 | Significant | Poor | — | Other |
| Lake Gerard Dam A | New Jersey | Sussex | 16 | High | Satisfactory | 1930 | Recreation |
| Mishe - Mokwa Dam | New Jersey | Burlington | 16 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Dundee | New Jersey | Passaic | 16 | Low | Satisfactory | 1854 | Hydroelectric |
| Skyline Lake #1 (Lower) Dam | New Jersey | Passaic | 16 | High | Satisfactory | 1947 | Recreation |
| Holiday Lake Dam | New Jersey | Ocean | 16 | Low | Fair | 1965 | Recreation |
| Shadow Lake Dam | New Jersey | Monmouth | 16 | Significant | Poor | 1931 | Recreation |
| Bunker Hill Dam | New Jersey | Ocean | 16 | Low | Satisfactory | 1938 | Recreation |
| Weston Mill Pond Dam | New Jersey | Middlesex | 16 | Significant | Fair | 1916 | Water Supply |
| Lake Lefferts Dam | New Jersey | Monmouth | 16 | High | Poor | 1928 | Recreation |
| Upper Mohawk Lake Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 16 | High | Satisfactory | 1927 | Recreation |
| Apshawa Auxiliary Dam | New Jersey | Passaic | 16 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Pleasant Mills Dam | New Jersey | Atlantic | 16 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Lake Stockholm Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 16 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1920 | Recreation |
| Herzenberg Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 16 | Low | — | 1960 | Recreation |
| Saxton Falls Dam | New Jersey | Morris | 16 | High | Poor | 1927 | Recreation |
| Lake Carasaljo Dam | New Jersey | Ocean | 16 | High | Fair | 1870 | Recreation |
| Country Lakes Lower #2 Dam | New Jersey | Burlington | 16 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1956 | Recreation |
| Lake Saginaw Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 16 | Low | Poor | 1925 | Recreation |
| Dalrymple Pond Dam | New Jersey | Morris | 16 | Low | Fair | — | Irrigation |
| Swartswood Lake Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 16 | Low | Fair | 1903 | Recreation |
| Daretown Lake Dam | New Jersey | Salem | 16 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1915 | Recreation |
| West Milford Lake Dam | New Jersey | Passaic | 16 | High | Poor | 1929 | Recreation |
| Pine Lake Park Dam | New Jersey | Ocean | 16 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1931 | Recreation |
| Princeton Walk Dam | New Jersey | Middlesex | 16 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1988 | Recreation |
| Bethel Lake Dam | New Jersey | Gloucester | 16 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1942 | Recreation |
| Briant Park Dam | New Jersey | Union | 16 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1930 | Recreation |
| Braddocks Mill Dam | New Jersey | Burlington | 16 | Significant | Poor | 1790 | Recreation |
| Fayson Lakes (West) Dam | New Jersey | Morris | 15 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1922 | Recreation |
| New Jersey No Name # 84 Dam | New Jersey | Burlington | 15 | Low | Satisfactory | — | Irrigation |
| East Cove Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 15 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Watson'S Lake Dam | New Jersey | Camden | 15 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Boonton Reservoir Dam | New Jersey | Morris | 15 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1900 | Water Supply |
| New Jersey No Name # 87 Dam | New Jersey | Burlington | 15 | Low | — | — | Recreation |
| Preakness Hills C.C. Dam No. 1 | New Jersey | Passaic | 15 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Lake Gerard Dike B | New Jersey | Sussex | 15 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Mount Laurel Lake Dam | New Jersey | Passaic | 15 | Low | — | 1930 | Recreation |
| Mt. Hope Pond Dam | New Jersey | Morris | 15 | Significant | Poor | 1930 | Recreation |
| Wallkill Lake Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 15 | Low | Fair | 1930 | Recreation |
| Osborn Mills Dam | New Jersey | Somerset | 15 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Water Supply |
| Arrowhead Lake Pond Dam | New Jersey | Cumberland | 15 | Significant | Poor | 1972 | Recreation |
| Mary Elmer Lake Dam | New Jersey | Cumberland | 15 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1924 | Recreation |
| Packanack Lake Dam | New Jersey | Passaic | 15 | High | Fair | 1921 | Recreation |
| Quick Pond Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 15 | Low | — | — | 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.