Browse Dams

3,687 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 3,687 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
Dunnaway Lake Dam North Carolina Wake 32 High Satisfactory 1957 Flood Risk Reduction
Baldwin Dam North Carolina Rutherford 32 Low Satisfactory - Recreation
Fowler Lake Dam #2 North Carolina Forsyth 32 High Fair - Recreation
Matt Brooks Lake Dam North Carolina Rutherford 32 Significant Not Rated 1965 Recreation
Raleigh Rescue Mission Dam North Carolina Johnston 32 Low Fair - Irrigation
Fresh Water Lake North Carolina Guilford 32 High Not Available -
Leath Dam #2 North Carolina Randolph 32 Low Not Rated - Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Little Yadkin River WS Dam #18 North Carolina Stokes 32 High Fair 1988 Flood Risk Reduction
Hollaman Lake Dam North Carolina Henderson 32 Low Satisfactory - Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Cox Dam Lower North Carolina Guilford 32 Low Not Rated - Recreation
Governors Club Dam #3 North Carolina Chatham 32 High Fair 1989 Recreation
Thompson Lake Dam North Carolina Guilford 32 Low Fair - Recreation
Allison Lake Dam North Carolina Iredell 32 Low Fair 1930 Recreation
Mitchell Dam North Carolina Rockingham 32 Low Fair - Recreation
Lake Burlington Sediment Dam #2 North Carolina Alamance 32 Low Fair - Debris Control
Mashburn Dam North Carolina Madison 32 Low Fair - Recreation
Davis Lake Subdivision Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 32 High Fair - Other
Crowfields Dam North Carolina Buncombe 32 High Satisfactory 1975 Recreation
River Mont Dam North Carolina Surry 32 Low Fair - Irrigation
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
Carrigan Irrigation Pond Dam North Carolina Iredell 32 Low Not Rated - Irrigation
Jones Lake Dam North Carolina Catawba 32 High Fair 1951 Recreation
Watson Lake Dam North Carolina Lee 32 High Poor 1956 Water Supply
Sugar Mountain Dam North Carolina Avery 32 High Fair - Other
Cbp Resources Dam North Carolina Gaston 32 Significant Fair - Other
Farmstead Lake Dam North Carolina Iredell 32 Significant Fair - Recreation
Isothermal College Dam North Carolina Rutherford 31 High Fair 1969 Recreation
Lake Concord Dam North Carolina Cabarrus 31 High Fair 1926 Recreation
Long Lake Dam North Carolina Stanly 31 High Fair 1915 Water Supply
Freedom Escape Dam North Carolina Buncombe 31 Significant Satisfactory - Recreation
Cameron Dam North Carolina Haywood 31 High Satisfactory - Debris Control
Cass Lake Dam North Carolina Iredell 31 Low Fair 1964 Recreation
Watts Lake Dam North Carolina Alexander 31 Low Fair 1948 Recreation
Lake Lynn Dam North Carolina Cabarrus 31 High Fair 1950 Recreation
J L Dawkins Pond Dam #2 North Carolina Richmond 31 Low Not Rated - Irrigation
Winkler Lake Dam Lower North Carolina Henderson 31 Low Satisfactory - Recreation
Newman Dam North Carolina Henderson 31 Significant Satisfactory - Recreation
Thomas Lake Dam North Carolina Randolph 31 Low Fair 1963 Recreation
Deep Creek Watershed #15b Dam North Carolina Yadkin 31 High Fair 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Buckhorn Lake Dam North Carolina Lee 31 Low Fair 1915 Other
Bsa Piedmont Council Dam North Carolina Rutherford 31 Low Fair 2000 Recreation
Shorts Lake Dam North Carolina Gaston 31 High Fair 1961 Recreation
Rounda Dam North Carolina Guilford 31 High Fair 1950 Recreation
Betty Kay Lake Dam North Carolina Transylvania 31 High Satisfactory 1962 Recreation
Central District Swm Dam North Carolina Forsyth 31 Low Fair 2013 Flood Risk Reduction
Camp Keyauwee Lake Dam North Carolina Randolph 31 Low Not Rated 1950 Recreation
Camp Grier Dam North Carolina McDowell 31 High Fair 1930 Recreation
San-Lee Park Dam North Carolina Lee 31 High Fair 1945 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Mecklenburg Wildlife Club Lake Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 31 Significant Fair 1950 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.