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.
| 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.