Browse Dams
1,492 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 1,492 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canonsburg No 2 | Pennsylvania | Washington | 36 | High | Poor | 1932 | Recreation |
| Lower | Pennsylvania | Fayette | 36 | High | Poor | 1906 | Recreation |
| Minersville No 4 | Pennsylvania | Schuylkill | 36 | High | Poor | 1912 | Water Supply |
| C.W. Bill Young Lock and Dam | Pennsylvania | Allegheny | 36 | Significant | Not Available | 1934 | Navigation |
| Mine No 84 - Pond 7 | Pennsylvania | Washington | 36 | Significant | Fair | 1980 | Debris Control |
| Whetstone No 2 Storage | Pennsylvania | Elk | 36 | High | Satisfactory | 1962 | Water Supply |
| Canonsburg No 1 | Pennsylvania | Washington | 36 | Significant | Fair | 1911 | Recreation |
| Jeannette (Mountain Valley Lake) | Pennsylvania | Westmoreland | 36 | Significant | Fair | 1889 | Recreation |
| Beaver Creek (Pa-433) | Pennsylvania | Chester | 36 | High | Satisfactory | 1975 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Pickering Creek | Pennsylvania | Chester | 36 | High | Fair | 1928 | Water Supply |
| Canoe Creek | Pennsylvania | Blair | 35 | High | Fair | 1971 | Recreation |
| Andy | Pennsylvania | Washington | 35 | Low | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Ligonier Reservoir | Pennsylvania | Westmoreland | 35 | High | Fair | 1954 | Water Supply |
| Hosensock (Pa-424) | Pennsylvania | Schuylkill | 35 | High | Fair | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Muddy Run Intake Channel Dam | Pennsylvania | Lancaster | 35 | High | Fair | 1967 | Hydroelectric |
| Graterford Sewage Lagoons | Pennsylvania | Montgomery | 35 | Significant | Fair | 1986 | Other |
| Area 3/4 Lower Sed Pond | Pennsylvania | Greene | 35 | Low | Satisfactory | 2004 | Other |
| Hawk Mountain | Pennsylvania | Schuylkill | 35 | High | Fair | 1978 | Recreation |
| Diamond Lake | Pennsylvania | Greene | 35 | Low | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Speedwell Forge | Pennsylvania | Lancaster | 35 | High | Satisfactory | 1966 | Recreation |
| Maple Lake | Pennsylvania | Pike | 35 | High | Fair | 1972 | Recreation |
| Bear Creek Lake | Pennsylvania | Carbon | 35 | High | Fair | 1964 | Recreation |
| Ridgebury Lake | Pennsylvania | Bradford | 35 | High | Fair | 1973 | Recreation |
| David Mine Sedimentation Pond No 2 | Pennsylvania | Armstrong | 35 | High | Fair | 1989 | Other |
| Conemaugh Township Impounding | Pennsylvania | Somerset | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1961 | Recreation |
| No 5 | Pennsylvania | Lackawanna | 35 | High | Poor | 1888 | Grade Stabilization |
| Mill Creek Intake | Pennsylvania | Luzerne | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1914 | Recreation |
| Carbaugh Run | Pennsylvania | Adams | 35 | High | Poor | 1960 | Water Supply |
| Wisecarver | Pennsylvania | Greene | 35 | High | Satisfactory | 1931 | Water Supply |
| Patsys Lake | Pennsylvania | Fayette | 35 | High | Satisfactory | 1900 | Recreation |
| Wolf Creek | Pennsylvania | Clearfield | 34 | High | Fair | 1971 | Recreation |
| Twin Lakes No 2 | Pennsylvania | Westmoreland | 34 | High | Satisfactory | 1910 | Recreation |
| Scotts Run | Pennsylvania | Berks | 34 | High | Fair | 1953 | Recreation |
| Lake Choctaw | Pennsylvania | Schuylkill | 34 | High | Poor | 1974 | Recreation |
| Lake Latonka | Pennsylvania | Mercer | 34 | High | Satisfactory | 1966 | Recreation |
| Township Line (Airport Road) | Pennsylvania | Chester | 34 | High | Fair | 1935 | Recreation |
| White Heron | Pennsylvania | Monroe | 34 | High | Satisfactory | 1930 | Recreation |
| Duncan Ave West Flood Control | Pennsylvania | Allegheny | 34 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Todd Spring Reservoir | Pennsylvania | Bedford | 34 | High | Poor | 1898 | Water Supply |
| Park Place No 3 | Pennsylvania | Schuylkill | 34 | High | Fair | 1909 | Water Supply |
| Lake Julia | Pennsylvania | Fayette | 34 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Recreation |
| Railroad Creek (Pa-615) | Pennsylvania | Bucks | 34 | High | Fair | 1977 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Smith Reservoir | Pennsylvania | Erie | 34 | High | Satisfactory | 1925 | Water Supply |
| Shohola Marsh | Pennsylvania | Pike | 34 | High | Fair | 1968 | Recreation |
| Penn Lake | Pennsylvania | Luzerne | 34 | High | Poor | 1905 | Recreation |
| Peach Bottom Atomic Power | Pennsylvania | York | 34 | Low | Not Rated | 1973 | Debris Control |
| Trout Run No 4 | Pennsylvania | Northumberland | 34 | High | Fair | 1882 | Water Supply |
| Chester Co. Prison Storage Lagoon | Pennsylvania | Chester | 34 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | Other |
| Virgin Run | Pennsylvania | Fayette | 34 | Significant | Poor | 1953 | Recreation |
| Mahanoy Township No 2 | Pennsylvania | Schuylkill | 34 | High | Satisfactory | 1991 | 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.