Virginia Dams
2,702 dams tracked by the National Inventory of Dams
Total Dams
2,702
High Hazard
433
16%
Poor / Unsatisfactory
124
Average Age
77 yrs
Hazard Classification
High433 (16.0%)
Significant183 (6.8%)
Low313 (11.6%)
Condition Assessment
Satisfactory399 (14.8%)
Fair292 (10.8%)
Poor / Unsatisfactory124 (4.6%)
Not Rated1,887 (69.8%)
Federal
57
State
73
Local
307
Private
1,538
Tallest Dams
- Long Bottom Branch Dam605 ft
- Bath County P S Upper Reservoir - Upper Dam 460 ft
- 30-Acre Pond300 ft
- West Fork Slurry Impoundment Dam260 ft
- Gathright Dam257 ft
High Hazard Dams
Poor Condition Dams
All Dams in Virginia
Showing 1926–1950 of 2,702
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farris Dam Bedford County | 31 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Farrington Dam Hanover County | 15 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Farmwell Road and Estate Place Dam Loudoun County | 21 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Farmwell Hunt Dam Loudoun County | 20 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Farmville Dam Prince Edward County | 25 | — | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Farmington Dam Albemarle County | 30 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Farmer Dam Campbell County | 23 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Falls Mill Dam Tazewell County | 22 | — | High | Fair |
| Falling Mill Dam Northumberland County | 14 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Falling Creek Reservoir Dam Bedford County | 42 | — | High | Fair |
| Falling Creek Reservoir Dam Chesterfield County | 34 | — | High | Satisfactory |
| Fairy Stone Dam Patrick County | 50 | — | Low | Satisfactory |
| Fairview Youth Camp Dam Appomattox County | 35 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Fairview Lake Dam Fairfax County | 27 | — | High | Satisfactory |
| Fair Lakes Land Bay 2 Swm Bmp Pond Dam Fairfax County | 21 | — | High | Satisfactory |
| Fair Lakes Dam #1 Fairfax County | 25 | — | High | Satisfactory |
| Fairfield Dam Goochland County | 19 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Fairfax Dam #7 Fairfax County | 40 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Fairfax Dam #6 Fairfax County | 28 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Fairfax Center Regional Swm Pond #D77 Fairfax County | 26 | — | Low | Satisfactory |
| Fain Dam Patrick County | 30 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Evergreen Lake Dam Bedford County | 35 | — | Significant | Fair |
| Evergreen Lake Dam Chesterfield County | 22 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Evans Pond Dam Loudoun County | 18 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Eutsler Dam Patrick County | 28 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.