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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 —
Nelson County Dam #4 Virginia Nelson 38 Undetermined Not Rated —
Hamilton Dam Virginia Nottoway 38 Low Satisfactory 1954 Recreation
Ford Dam Virginia Henry 38 Undetermined Not Rated —
The Quarry Dam Virginia Loudoun 38 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
East Fork Falling River Dam # 15 Virginia Appomattox 38 Significant Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
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 —
Orange Dam Virginia Buckingham 38 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Smith River Dam Virginia Henry 38 High Fair — Hydroelectric
Market Center Pond 1 Dam Virginia Prince William 38 Significant Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Crown Orchard Upper Dam Virginia Albemarle 38 Undetermined Not Rated —
Michael Cox Dam Virginia Wise 38 Undetermined Not Rated —
Wissel Roy Dam Virginia Albemarle 38 Undetermined Not Rated —
Pohick Creek Dam #3 Virginia Fairfax 38 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Keaton'S Run Dam Virginia Orange 38 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Deer Lake Dam Virginia Warren 38 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Hancock Dam Virginia Patrick 38 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Crown Orchard South Dam Virginia Albemarle 38 Undetermined Not Rated — Irrigation
Peacock Hill Dam Virginia Albemarle 38 High Fair — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lewis and Clark Dam Virginia Pittsylvania 38 Low Poor — Other
Amelia Dam Virginia Amelia 38 Low Fair — Recreation
Lower Sherando Dam Virginia Augusta 38 High Not Rated 1934 Recreation
Buffalo Creek Dam # 8 Virginia Prince Edward 38 Significant Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Wallace Dam Virginia Augusta 37 High Fair 1967 Recreation
Greene Acres Dam Virginia Greene 37 High Fair — Recreation
Little River Dam #1 Virginia Louisa 37 Significant Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
Chambers Dam Virginia Bedford 37 Undetermined Not Rated —
Blandemar Dam Virginia Albemarle 37 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Potomac Creek Dam #2 Virginia Stafford 37 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Coventry Dam Virginia Fauquier 37 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Halifax Virginia Halifax 37 Significant Satisfactory 1921 Hydroelectric
Possum Point Power Station Oil Water Treatment Basin Dam Virginia Prince William 37 Low Satisfactory —
Greene Mountain Lake Dam Virginia Greene 37 Significant Poor 1969 Recreation
Wildwood Dam # 1 Virginia Campbell 37 Low Poor — Recreation
Waltonian Dam Virginia Loudoun 37 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Buckingham County Dam #13 Virginia Buckingham 37 Undetermined Not Rated —
Bush River Dam # 6 Virginia Prince Edward 37 Significant Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
Prince Edward Dam Virginia Prince Edward 37 Low Fair 1946 Recreation
Kinloch Farm Pond Virginia Albemarle 37 Undetermined Not Rated —
South Anna Dam #22 Virginia Louisa 37 High Fair — Water Supply
Mcghee Dam Virginia Loudoun 37 Low Poor — Recreation
Warren Dam Virginia Bedford 37 Undetermined Not Rated —
Lower Swm Pond @ Mountain Run Virginia Hanover 37 Undetermined Not Rated — Flood Risk Reduction
North Anna Cat I Service Water Dike Virginia Louisa 37 Low Satisfactory 1974 Other
Flyway Lake Dam Virginia Northumberland 37 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Buffalo Creek Dam # 5 Virginia Prince Edward 37 Significant Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
Fitts Dam Virginia Franklin 37 Undetermined Not Rated —
Tag Pond Virginia Goochland 37 Undetermined Not Rated —
Spotsylvania County Dam #9 Virginia Spotsylvania 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.