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
Patch INC. Dam Virginia Carroll 40 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Burt Dam Virginia Henry 40 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Ruckers Lake Dam Virginia Greene 40 High Poor — Recreation
Buckingham County Dam #27 Virginia Buckingham 40 Undetermined Not Rated —
Waller Mill Dam Virginia York 40 High Fair — Water Supply
First Branch Dam Virginia Chesterfield 40 Significant Not Rated — Recreation
Miller Lake Dam Virginia Albemarle 40 Undetermined Not Rated —
Lake Ellen Dam Virginia Louisa 40 Low Satisfactory 1994 Recreation
Slate River Dam #14 Virginia Buckingham 40 Significant Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Gore Dam Virginia Loudoun 40 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Edgehill Farm Nw Dam Virginia Albemarle 40 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Island Creek Dam Virginia Fairfax 40 Significant Not Rated — Flood Risk Reduction
Meeks Dam Virginia Franklin 40 Undetermined Not Rated —
Kenneth Tibbs Dam Virginia Wythe 40 Undetermined Not Rated —
Tactical Bridge Virginia Nottoway 40 Low Not Available 1980 Other
Nicewonder Dam Virginia Dickenson 40 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Walkers Dam Virginia Powhatan 40 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Lower Ski Pond Virginia Buckingham 40 Significant Not Available — Other
Reusens Virginia Lynchburg 40 High Satisfactory 1903 Hydroelectric
Lake Monroe Dam Virginia King George 40 High Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Middleton Dam Virginia Lee 39 High Not Rated — Recreation
Lanier Dam Virginia Martinsville 39 High Poor — Recreation
Earley Dam Virginia Amherst 39 High Fair — Recreation
Lake Isaac Dam Virginia Frederick 39 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Mink Creek Dam Virginia Albemarle 39 High Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
West Virginia Pulp Dam B Virginia Alleghany 39 Undetermined Not Rated —
Stokes Dam Virginia Botetourt 39 High Not Rated — Recreation
Fye Dam Virginia Halifax 39 Low Satisfactory — Irrigation
Morris Glen Dam Virginia Augusta 39 Undetermined Not Rated —
Pohick Creek Dam #2 Virginia Fairfax 39 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Goose Creek Dam Virginia Loudoun 39 High Satisfactory — Water Supply
Holcomb Rock Virginia Amherst 39 Low Satisfactory 1850 Hydroelectric
Lakeview Virginia Colonial Heights 39 High Fair 1920 Recreation
Ararat River Dam #28 Virginia Patrick 39 Undetermined Not Rated — Flood Risk Reduction
Ararat River Dam #69 Virginia Patrick 39 Low Not Rated — Flood Risk Reduction
Beaverdam Lake Dam Virginia Gloucester 39 High Fair 1990 Water Supply
Rosemont Dam Virginia Albemarle 39 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Mcmahon Dam Virginia Madison 39 Undetermined Not Rated —
Pvcc Dam Virginia Albemarle 39 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Beautiful Run Dam #2a Virginia Madison 39 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Reckmeyer Dam Virginia Loudoun 39 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Ararat River Dam #17 Virginia Patrick 39 Low Not Rated — Flood Risk Reduction
Bush River Dam # 5 Virginia Prince Edward 39 Low Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Crown Orchard Upper Dam Virginia Albemarle 38 Undetermined Not Rated —
Deer Lake Dam Virginia Warren 38 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
King William County Dam #13 Virginia King William 38 Undetermined Not Rated —
R Beasley Dam 1 Virginia Patrick 38 Undetermined Not Rated —
Orange Dam Virginia Buckingham 38 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Lower Sherando Dam Virginia Augusta 38 High Not Rated 1934 Recreation
Smith River Dam Virginia Henry 38 High Fair — Hydroelectric

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.