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
R Beasley Dam 1 Virginia Patrick 38 Undetermined Not Rated -
Keaton'S Run Dam Virginia Orange 38 High Satisfactory - Recreation
Ford Dam Virginia Henry 38 Undetermined Not Rated -
Deer Lake Dam Virginia Warren 38 Low Satisfactory - Recreation
Wissel Roy Dam Virginia Albemarle 38 Undetermined Not Rated -
Horse Pasture Creek Dam #2 Virginia Henry 38 High Fair - Flood Risk Reduction
Crown Orchard Upper Dam Virginia Albemarle 38 Undetermined Not Rated -
Amelia Dam Virginia Amelia 38 Low Fair - Recreation
Lake Curtis Dam Virginia Stafford 38 High Fair - Recreation
Michael Cox Dam Virginia Wise 38 Undetermined Not Rated -
The Quarry Dam Virginia Loudoun 38 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Crown Orchard South Dam Virginia Albemarle 38 Undetermined Not Rated - Irrigation
Lake Salisbury Dam Virginia Chesterfield 38 High Satisfactory - Recreation
Hancock Dam Virginia Patrick 38 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Market Center Pond 1 Dam Virginia Prince William 38 Significant Satisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
Orange Dam Virginia Buckingham 38 Undetermined Not Rated - Irrigation
Compton Dam #2 Virginia Culpeper 38 Undetermined Not Rated - Irrigation
Little Falling River Dam # 2 Virginia Campbell 38 Significant Fair - Flood Risk Reduction
King William County Dam #13 Virginia King William 38 Undetermined Not Rated -
Smith River Dam Virginia Henry 38 High Fair - Hydroelectric
Buffalo Creek Dam # 6 Virginia Prince Edward 38 Significant Fair - Flood Risk Reduction
Buffalo Creek Dam # 8 Virginia Prince Edward 38 Significant Fair - Flood Risk Reduction
Lower Sherando Dam Virginia Augusta 38 High Not Rated 1934 Recreation
North Anna Cat I Service Water Dike Virginia Louisa 37 Low Satisfactory 1974 Other
Upper Wallace Dam Virginia Augusta 37 High Fair 1967 Recreation
Lower Swm Pond @ Mountain Run Virginia Hanover 37 Undetermined Not Rated - Flood Risk Reduction
Potomac Creek Dam #2 Virginia Stafford 37 High Satisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
Flyway Lake Dam Virginia Northumberland 37 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Bush River Dam # 6 Virginia Prince Edward 37 Significant Fair - Flood Risk Reduction
Waltonian Dam Virginia Loudoun 37 Low Not Rated - Recreation
Wildwood Dam # 1 Virginia Campbell 37 Low Poor - Recreation
Blandemar Dam Virginia Albemarle 37 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Coventry Dam Virginia Fauquier 37 Significant Satisfactory - Recreation
Timberlake Dam #1 Virginia Hanover 37 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Bowles Dam Virginia Goochland 37 Low Satisfactory - Recreation
Whites / Roseland Farm Dam Virginia Albemarle 37 Undetermined Fair 1971 Irrigation
Buckingham County Dam #13 Virginia Buckingham 37 Undetermined Not Rated -
Buffalo Creek Dam # 5 Virginia Prince Edward 37 Significant Fair - Flood Risk Reduction
South Anna Dam #22 Virginia Louisa 37 High Fair - Water Supply
Mcghee Dam Virginia Loudoun 37 Low Poor - Recreation
Diguilian Dam Virginia Fauquier 37 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Roanoke Creek Dam # 54 Virginia Charlotte 37 High Fair - Flood Risk Reduction
Prince Edward Dam Virginia Prince Edward 37 Low Fair 1946 Recreation
Warren Dam Virginia Bedford 37 Undetermined Not Rated -
Fitts Dam Virginia Franklin 37 Undetermined Not Rated -
Halifax Virginia Halifax 37 Significant Satisfactory 1921 Hydroelectric
Kinloch Farm Pond Virginia Albemarle 37 Undetermined Not Rated -
Spotsylvania County Dam #9 Virginia Spotsylvania 37 Undetermined Not Rated -
Possum Point Power Station Oil Water Treatment Basin Dam Virginia Prince William 37 Low Satisfactory -
Tag Pond Virginia Goochland 37 Undetermined Not Rated -

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.