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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.