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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Creek Main Dam | New Jersey | Warren | 280 | High | Satisfactory | 1988 | Other |
| Round Valley South Dam | New Jersey | Hunterdon | 178 | High | Poor | 1961 | Water Supply |
| Monksville Dam | New Jersey | Passaic | 150 | High | Satisfactory | 1986 | Water Supply |
| Round Valley North Dam | New Jersey | Hunterdon | 135 | High | Poor | 1961 | Water Supply |
| Boonton Dam | New Jersey | Morris | 120 | High | Satisfactory | 1905 | Water Supply |
| Raymond Dam | New Jersey | Passaic | 103 | High | Satisfactory | 1928 | Water Supply |
| Charlotteburg Dam | New Jersey | Morris | 102 | High | Satisfactory | 1961 | Water Supply |
| Spruce Run Reservoir Dam | New Jersey | Hunterdon | 93 | High | Poor | 1964 | Water Supply |
| Clyde Potts Reservoir Dam | New Jersey | Morris | 80 | High | Fair | 1932 | Water Supply |
| Round Valley Dike | New Jersey | Hunterdon | 80 | High | Poor | 1961 | Water Supply |
| Great Notch Reservoir Dam | New Jersey | Passaic | 74 | High | Satisfactory | 1898 | Water Supply |
| Canistear Reservoir #1 Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 70 | High | Fair | 1896 | Water Supply |
| Yards Creek Upper - Main Dam | New Jersey | Warren | 70 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Hydroelectric |
| Round Valley P&F Dike | New Jersey | Hunterdon | 68 | Low | — | — | Water Supply |
| Green Swamp #2 Dam | New Jersey | Passaic | 65 | High | Satisfactory | 1925 | Water Supply |
| Green Swamp #4 Dam | New Jersey | Passaic | 65 | High | Satisfactory | 1925 | Water Supply |
| Glendola Reservoir Dam | New Jersey | Monmouth | 65 | High | Satisfactory | 1961 | Water Supply |
| Midvale Dam | New Jersey | Passaic | 61 | High | Satisfactory | 1928 | Water Supply |
| Oak Ridge Reservoir Dam | New Jersey | Passaic | 60 | High | Poor | 1892 | Water Supply |
| Canoe Brook Reservoir #3 Dam | New Jersey | Essex | 57 | High | Satisfactory | 1956 | Water Supply |
| Clinton Reservoir Dam | New Jersey | Passaic | 56 | High | Fair | 1894 | Water Supply |
| Yards Creek Lower - Main Dam | New Jersey | Warren | 55 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Hydroelectric |
| Cedar Grove West Res Dam | New Jersey | Essex | 55 | High | Fair | 1903 | Water Supply |
| Point View Dam | New Jersey | Passaic | 55 | High | Satisfactory | 1964 | Recreation |
| Furnace Brook W.S. #2 Dam | New Jersey | Warren | 55 | High | Satisfactory | 1971 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Manasquan Reservoir Dam | New Jersey | Monmouth | 53 | High | Satisfactory | 1990 | Water Supply |
| Yards Creek Upper - West Dike | New Jersey | Warren | 52 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Hydroelectric |
| Trenton Reservoir Dam | New Jersey | Mercer | 52 | High | Fair | 1899 | Water Supply |
| Cedar Grove South Res Dam | New Jersey | Essex | 51 | High | Satisfactory | 1903 | Water Supply |
| Cedar Grove North Res Dam | New Jersey | Passaic | 51 | High | Fair | 1903 | Water Supply |
| Swimming River Reservoir Dam | New Jersey | Monmouth | 45 | High | Satisfactory | 1901 | Water Supply |
| Ravine Lake Dam | New Jersey | Somerset | 45 | High | Satisfactory | 1899 | Recreation |
| Canistear Reservoir #2 Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 44 | High | Fair | 1896 | Water Supply |
| Lake Solitude Dam | New Jersey | Hunterdon | 42 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Pines Lake Dam | New Jersey | Passaic | 42 | High | Satisfactory | 1927 | Recreation |
| Wolf Den Dam | New Jersey | Passaic | 42 | High | Satisfactory | 1927 | Recreation |
| Canoe Brook Reservoir #3 Dike | New Jersey | Essex | 40 | High | Satisfactory | 1956 | Water Supply |
| Highland Lake Dam | New Jersey | Passaic | 40 | High | Satisfactory | 1947 | Recreation |
| New Jersey No Name # 32 Dam | New Jersey | Hunterdon | 40 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Merrill Creek Res. Se Dike | New Jersey | Warren | 39 | High | Satisfactory | — | Other |
| West Branch Reservoir Dam | New Jersey | Somerset | 39 | High | Poor | 1930 | Recreation |
| Split Rock Pond Dam | New Jersey | Morris | 39 | High | Satisfactory | 1948 | Water Supply |
| Assunpink #18 Dam | New Jersey | Monmouth | 38 | High | Poor | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Hackettstown Res. Dam | New Jersey | Morris | 38 | High | Poor | — | Water Supply |
| Warren Mill Dam | New Jersey | Hunterdon | 38 | High | Poor | 1916 | Water Supply |
| Woodcliff Lake Dam | New Jersey | Bergen | 38 | High | Satisfactory | 1906 | Water Supply |
| Mt. Kemble Lake Dam | New Jersey | Morris | 36 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1928 | Recreation |
| Assunpink #19 Dam | New Jersey | Monmouth | 36 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Hunterdon Learning Center Dam | New Jersey | Hunterdon | 35 | Low | — | 1971 | Recreation |
| Union Lake Dam | New Jersey | Cumberland | 35 | High | Poor | 1869 | 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.