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
J L Dawkins Pond Dam #2 North Carolina Richmond 31 Low Not Rated — Irrigation
Lake Lynn Dam North Carolina Cabarrus 31 High Fair 1950 Recreation
Camp Keyauwee Lake Dam North Carolina Randolph 31 Low Not Rated 1950 Recreation
Little Yadkin River WS Dam #13a North Carolina Stokes 31 High Fair 1990 Flood Risk Reduction
Moonshine Mountain Rd Dam North Carolina Yancey 31 High Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Thomas Lake Dam North Carolina Randolph 31 Low Fair 1963 Recreation
San-Lee Park Dam North Carolina Lee 31 High Fair 1945 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Whitney Dam North Carolina Swain 31 High Fair — Recreation
Lawrence Lyerly Dam North Carolina Moore 31 Low Fair 1995 Irrigation
Newman Dam North Carolina Henderson 31 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Harbor Watch Sd Upper Dam North Carolina Iredell 31 Significant Fair 2000 Recreation
Little River North Carolina Montgomery 31 Low Satisfactory 1919 Hydroelectric
Owls Roost Dam North Carolina Guilford 31 Low Not Rated — Flood Risk Reduction
Fraternal Order of Eagles Dam North Carolina Rutherford 31 Significant Poor 1945 Recreation
Bsa Piedmont Council Dam North Carolina Rutherford 31 Low Fair 2000 Recreation
Dutchman Creek WS Dam #6 North Carolina Davie 31 High Fair 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
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
Deer Lake Dam North Carolina Transylvania 31 High Satisfactory 1922 Recreation
Richmond Dam North Carolina Caswell 31 Low Not Rated — Irrigation
Winkler Lake Dam Lower North Carolina Henderson 31 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Cass Lake Dam North Carolina Iredell 31 Low Fair 1964 Recreation
Isothermal College Dam North Carolina Rutherford 31 High Fair 1969 Recreation
Flowers Lake Dam North Carolina Catawba 31 High Poor 1973 Recreation
Rounda Dam North Carolina Guilford 31 High Fair 1950 Recreation
Chamblee Dam North Carolina Johnston 30 Low Fair — Recreation
Avalon North Carolina Rockingham 30 Low Satisfactory 1900 Hydroelectric
Siniard Lower Pond Dam North Carolina Transylvania 30 High Fair — Recreation
Bengston Lake Dam #4 North Carolina Moore 30 Low Fair 1967 Recreation
W. H. Parker Dam North Carolina Wake 30 Low Fair — Recreation
Carver Lake Dam North Carolina Caswell 30 Low Fair 1945 Irrigation
Lake Bay Dam North Carolina Moore 30 Low Not Rated 1948 Recreation
Williams Lake Dam #5 North Carolina Moore 30 Low Fair 1968 Irrigation
Moretz Lake Dam North Carolina Alexander 30 High Fair 1921 Recreation
Register Dam North Carolina Montgomery 30 Low Fair — Other
Fowler Lake Dam #1 North Carolina Forsyth 30 High Poor — Recreation
Howard Hensley Dam North Carolina Rowan 30 High Fair 1983 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Toby Campbell Dam North Carolina Iredell 30 Low Fair 1994 Irrigation
Waters Lake Dam North Carolina Burke 30 Significant Poor 1968 Recreation
Lake Carolina Dam North Carolina Harnett 30 High Fair 1965 Irrigation
Raeford Dam North Carolina Cumberland 30 High Satisfactory 1914 Hydroelectric
Rowland Lake Dam North Carolina Wake 30 High Fair 1948 Recreation
High Meadow Dam - Upper North Carolina Cabarrus 30 Low Fair — Recreation
Bright'S Creek Wet Weather Detention Pond Dam North Carolina Polk 30 Low Fair 2007 Other
Laurel Falls Lake Dam North Carolina Transylvania 30 High Fair — Recreation
Wall Lagoon Upper Dam North Carolina Richmond 30 Low Not Rated — Other
C.E. Harry Lake Dam North Carolina Cleveland 30 High Fair 1945 Recreation
Springdale Estates Lower Dam North Carolina Wake 30 High Fair — Recreation
Wilderness Creek Falls Dam Upper North Carolina Cherokee 30 Low Fair 2004 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Stedman Lake Dam North Carolina Stokes 30 Low Not Rated 1919 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.