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
Lake Falmouth Dam North Carolina Forsyth 31 High Fair - Recreation
Whisper Lake Dam North Carolina Moore 31 Low Fair 1978 Recreation
Winkler Lake Dam Lower North Carolina Henderson 31 Low Satisfactory - Recreation
Morganton Watershed Dam North Carolina Burke 31 High Fair 1939 Water Supply
Deer Lake Dam North Carolina Transylvania 31 High Fair 1922 Recreation
Cass Lake Dam North Carolina Iredell 31 Low Fair 1964 Recreation
Thomas Lake Dam North Carolina Randolph 31 Low Fair 1963 Recreation
Little Yadkin River WS Dam #13a North Carolina Stokes 31 High Fair 1990 Flood Risk Reduction
Isothermal College Dam North Carolina Rutherford 31 High Fair 1969 Recreation
Moonshine Mountain Rd Dam North Carolina Yancey 31 High Poor - Recreation
Flowers Lake Dam North Carolina Catawba 31 High Poor 1973 Recreation
Gamblin Dam North Carolina Polk 31 Significant Satisfactory - Recreation
Central District Swm Dam North Carolina Forsyth 31 Low Fair 2013 Flood Risk Reduction
Little River North Carolina Montgomery 31 Low Satisfactory 1919 Hydroelectric
Long Lake Dam North Carolina Stanly 31 High Fair 1915 Water Supply
Hodge Dam North Carolina Jackson 31 High Fair - Recreation
Phillips Dam North Carolina Graham 31 High Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Gebel Lake Dam North Carolina Cleveland 31 Low Fair - Recreation
Gary Davis Dam North Carolina Lincoln 31 Low Fair 1987 Irrigation
Harbor Watch Sd Upper Dam North Carolina Iredell 31 Significant Fair 2000 Recreation
Camp Grier Dam North Carolina McDowell 31 High Fair 1930 Recreation
Hechenbleikner Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 31 High Fair - Other
Harbor Watch Sd Lower Dam North Carolina Iredell 31 Significant Fair 2000 Recreation
Linville Land Harbor Dam North Carolina Avery 31 High Satisfactory 2010 Recreation
Dutchman Creek WS Dam #6 North Carolina Davie 31 High Fair 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Whitney Dam North Carolina Swain 31 High Fair - Recreation
J L Dawkins Pond Dam #2 North Carolina Richmond 31 Low Not Rated - Irrigation
Lakeside Drive Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 31 High Fair - Recreation
Cone Mills Dam North Carolina Rutherford 31 Low Unsatisfactory 1900 Hydroelectric
Satterfield Dam #3 North Carolina Forsyth 30 Low Not Rated 1983 Recreation
Tanglewood Forest Dam Lower North Carolina Cherokee 30 High Unsatisfactory 1965 Recreation
New Hope Trails Dam North Carolina Chatham 30 Significant Satisfactory 1988 Recreation
Siniard Lower Pond Dam North Carolina Transylvania 30 High Fair - Recreation
Stillwater Landing Dam North Carolina Wake 30 Low Not Rated - Recreation
Al Beshears Dam North Carolina Wilkes 30 High Poor - Recreation
Park Road Lake Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 30 Low Fair 1971 Recreation
Hughes Dam North Carolina Surry 30 Low Not Rated - Recreation
Osceola Lake Dam North Carolina Henderson 30 High Satisfactory 1920 Recreation
Deep Creek Watershed #23 Dam North Carolina Yadkin 30 High Fair 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Vance-Granville Technical Lake Dam North Carolina Vance 30 Low Fair - Recreation
Goforth Dam #2 North Carolina Iredell 30 Low Fair 1979 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dobbins Pond Dam North Carolina Yadkin 30 Low Fair - Recreation
Summit Camp Dam Lower North Carolina Transylvania 30 Significant Fair - Recreation
Lake Trace Dam North Carolina Lee 30 High Fair 1971 Recreation
Robinette Hog Lagoon Dam North Carolina Richmond 30 Significant Fair 1994 Other
Lithium Lagoon A Dam North Carolina Gaston 30 Significant Fair 1960 Other
Lake Ellen Dam North Carolina Orange 30 High Fair - Recreation
Hedgecock Lake Dam North Carolina Stokes 30 Low Fair - Irrigation
Whitaker Lake Dam North Carolina Guilford 30 Low Fair 1952 Recreation
Durham Wildlife Club Lake Dam North Carolina Wake 30 Low Satisfactory 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.