Browse Dams

3,642 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 3,642 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
Lake Johnston Dam North Carolina Scotland 33 Low Fair 1980 Recreation
Deater Lake Dam North Carolina Wilkes 33 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Seven Lakes Dam #5 North Carolina Moore 33 High Fair — Recreation
Third Creek Watershed Dam #12c North Carolina Iredell 33 High Fair 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Osage Lake Dam North Carolina Macon 33 High Poor 1948 Recreation
Third Creek Watershed Dam #10 North Carolina Iredell 33 Low Fair 1957 Flood Risk Reduction
Mclawhorn Pond Dam North Carolina Craven 33 Low — 1975 Irrigation
Eidson Dam North Carolina Wilkes 33 Low Not Rated 1991 Recreation
Seaford Lake Dam North Carolina Cabarrus 33 Low Fair — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lynwood Lake Dam North Carolina Guilford 33 High Fair 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Crusher Cove Dam North Carolina Graham 33 Low Satisfactory 1985 Recreation
Lake Coffey Dam North Carolina Watauga 33 Low Not Rated 1968 Water Supply
Wrenn Road Wwtp (Aka Garner Ww) Lagoon #2 Dam North Carolina Wake 33 High Fair 1988 Other
Roxboro Municipal Lake Dam North Carolina Person 33 High Fair 1955 Recreation
Kimmey Spearman Pond Dam North Carolina Henderson 33 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Sassafras Ridge Dam North Carolina Jackson 33 Significant — — Recreation
Carroll Lake Dam North Carolina Clay 33 Low Poor 1910 Recreation
Little Yadkin River WS Dam #29 North Carolina Stokes 33 High Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
Deep Creek Watershed #6b Dam North Carolina Yadkin 33 High Fair 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Circle M Ranch Lower Dam North Carolina Stokes 33 Low Fair 1968 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Line Runner Ridge Dam North Carolina Transylvania 33 High Poor — Recreation
Heriot Wilkins Dam North Carolina Cumberland 32 Low Poor — Recreation
Brooks Lake Dam North Carolina Rutherford 32 High Poor 1950 Recreation
Lynn Thomas Dam North Carolina Anson 32 Low Not Rated 2008 Fish and Wildlife Pond
River Mont Dam North Carolina Surry 32 Low Fair — Irrigation
Hamlett Lake Dam North Carolina Randolph 32 Low Fair 1968 Recreation
Bill Millis Dam North Carolina Davidson 32 Low Not Rated 1996 Recreation
Fleetwood Falls Lake Dam North Carolina Ashe 32 High Fair — Recreation
Salisbury Community Park Dam North Carolina Rowan 32 High Fair 2001 Recreation
Revis Dam North Carolina Rockingham 32 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Cox Dam Lower North Carolina Guilford 32 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Haynes Estate Lake Dam #1 North Carolina Forsyth 32 High Fair — Recreation
Carrigan Irrigation Pond Dam North Carolina Iredell 32 Low Not Rated — Irrigation
Mitchell Dam North Carolina Rockingham 32 Low Fair — Recreation
Gunter Dam North Carolina Guilford 32 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Baldwin Dam North Carolina Rutherford 32 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Jones Lake Dam North Carolina Catawba 32 High Fair 1951 Recreation
Raleigh Rescue Mission Dam North Carolina Johnston 32 Low Fair — Irrigation
Wright Dam North Carolina Rockingham 32 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Unimin Woodward Tract Dam North Carolina Richmond 32 Low Fair 1990 Tailings
Hagan Stone Park Dam North Carolina Guilford 32 High Fair — Recreation
Fowler Lake Dam #2 North Carolina Forsyth 32 High Fair — Recreation
Dunnaway Lake Dam North Carolina Wake 32 High Satisfactory 1957 Flood Risk Reduction
Parrish Lake Dam North Carolina Forsyth 32 Low Not Rated 1968 Recreation
Upper Ridge Cove Dam North Carolina Jackson 32 Low Fair 1945 Recreation
Griffith Dam #1 North Carolina Mecklenburg 32 High Fair 1958 Recreation
Farmstead Lake Dam North Carolina Iredell 32 Significant Fair — Recreation
Flippin Lake Dam North Carolina Stokes 32 Low Not Rated — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sugar Mountain Dam North Carolina Avery 32 High Fair — Other
Matt Brooks Lake Dam North Carolina Rutherford 32 Significant Not Rated 1965 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.