Where To Use The Dam Surveillance Key in ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders challenges players to drop into a hostile zone, collect as many resources as they can, and then successfully make it back down below the surface. While there is plenty of valuables to be salvaged and put to use, there are some real treasure troves locked behind several locked doors.

One such locked door, located in the opening of the Dam Battleground map, requires a specific key in order to grab the abundance of items hidden within. With this in mind, having an idea of how to get the Dam Surveillance Key (and where to use it) in ARC Raiders will make your next run topside that much more successful.

Updated January 31, 2026, by Ayyoun Ali: The Dam Surveillance key in ARC Raiders opens up one of the locked loot rooms inside the Water Treatment building. This guide has been updated to add new sources that you can get the key from, and elaborated on the type of loot you can find after unlocking said room.

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How To Get The Dam Surveillance Key in ARC Raiders

Like many other keys in ARC Raiders, there’s no real guaranteed spot to find them, especially considering how the loot is distributed differently with each run. With that said, players can easily search for the key in residential areas inside drawers, cabinets, and suitcases.

While the key may only be used in the Dam Battlegrounds map, that’s not to say that you won’t find it in some of the other maps as well, so keep your eyes peeled and don’t leave any stone unturned when looting areas.

Map	How to Get the Dam Surveillance Key	Map Location
Dam Battlegrounds	On the Dam Battlegrounds map, players can check out the Pale Apartments, Ruby Residence, and the Pattern House to get the Dam Surveillance Key. Since these locations are away from the map’s center and on the outskirts, they’re relatively safe from PvP, unless you’re playing a Night Raid.
Buried City	Buried City is another map with tons of abandoned houses with residential-type containers. It’s recommended to search in Grandioso Apartments and the group of houses east of the Abandoned Highway Camp. However, there’s a high chance you’ll run into another raider while visiting these locations.
Stella Montis	If you’re familiar with Stella Montis, you’ll know there are a ton of suitcases, trash cans, and other containers in the Lobby, Security Checkpoint, and Business Center areas. Make sure to head to these areas at the start of the match and loot said containers for a chance to get the Dam Surveillance key in ARC Raiders.

Where To Use The Dam Surveillance Key in ARC Raiders

While there are many places where you can find the Dam Surveillance Key in ARC Raiders, there is only one place you can use it. To reap the benefits of this item, players will need to visit the Water Treatment Control building in Dam Battlegrounds, which is on the southern end of the map.

To find the specific room, players should enter the building from the southern entrance. Once inside, take the right entry past the table, then the next right. The room will be tucked in the corner.

Here’s what kind of loot players can expect to find by unlocking the Dam Surveillance room on the Dam Battlegrounds map.

• Multiple Red Lockers: Known to drop valuable trinkets, uncommon weapons, high-rarity crafting components, and grenades.
• Raider Containers: Players have a chance to find multiple raider-style containers inside, which include a weapon case, grenade tube, raider bag, and an ammo case.
• Electrical Components: Loot atop the main terminals to find Advanced Electrical Components, Wires, and Magnets.

Released

October 30, 2025

ESRB

Teen / Violence, Blood