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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galliher Farm Waste Storage Dam | North Carolina | Iredell | 30 | Low | Fair | 2009 | Other |
| Sidney Fish Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 30 | Low | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Gilmer Phillips Dam | North Carolina | Davidson | 30 | Low | Not Rated | 1999 | Recreation |
| Summit Camp Dam Lower | North Carolina | Transylvania | 30 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Park Road Lake Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 30 | Low | Fair | 1971 | Recreation |
| Lithium Lagoon A Dam | North Carolina | Gaston | 30 | Significant | Fair | 1960 | Other |
| Bright'S Creek Wet Weather Detention Pond Dam | North Carolina | Polk | 30 | Low | Fair | 2007 | Other |
| Parsons Brothers Lake Dam | North Carolina | Montgomery | 30 | Low | Fair | 1952 | Irrigation |
| Boy Scouts of America Dam Upper | North Carolina | Moore | 30 | High | Poor | 1970 | Recreation |
| Mahler'S Pond Dam | North Carolina | Polk | 30 | High | Fair | 1965 | Recreation |
| Bengston Lake Dam #4 | North Carolina | Moore | 30 | Low | Fair | 1967 | Recreation |
| Joseph Smith Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 30 | Low | Not Rated | - | Recreation |
| Vance-Granville Technical Lake Dam | North Carolina | Vance | 30 | Low | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Ellis Crossroads Raw Water Reservoir Dam #2 | North Carolina | Rowan | 30 | High | Satisfactory | - | Water Supply |
| Holyfield Lake Dam | North Carolina | Surry | 30 | Low | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Brooks Landing Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 30 | Low | Fair | 1997 | Recreation |
| #3 Slurry Pond | North Carolina | Stanly | 30 | High | Not Available | - | Tailings |
| Cherryville Country Club Lake Dam | North Carolina | Gaston | 30 | Low | Fair | - | Irrigation |
| Johnson Lake Dam | North Carolina | Lee | 30 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Hokes Lake Dam | North Carolina | Edgecombe | 30 | Low | Fair | 1950 | Recreation |
| National Fruit Products Dam | North Carolina | Lincoln | 30 | High | Fair | - | Irrigation |
| Chamblee Dam | North Carolina | Johnston | 30 | Low | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Boiling Springs Lake Dam | North Carolina | Brunswick | 30 | High | Not Rated | 1964 | Recreation |
| Culler Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 30 | Low | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Griffin Lake Dam | North Carolina | Catawba | 30 | Low | Not Rated | - | Recreation |
| Whitaker Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 30 | Low | Fair | 1952 | Recreation |
| Moody Dam | North Carolina | Buncombe | 30 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Baldwin Lake Dam | North Carolina | Montgomery | 30 | Low | Fair | 1963 | Irrigation |
| Gordon Scott Dam | North Carolina | Rutherford | 30 | Low | Satisfactory | 1984 | Recreation |
| Hart Lake Dam Lower | North Carolina | Catawba | 30 | Significant | Fair | 1970 | Other |
| Quail Acres Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 30 | High | Poor | 1962 | Recreation |
| Whiteside Dam Upper | North Carolina | Gaston | 30 | Low | Fair | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Lockville - Canal Embankment | North Carolina | Chatham | 30 | Low | Satisfactory | 1830 | Hydroelectric |
| Hughes Dam | North Carolina | Surry | 30 | Low | Not Rated | - | Recreation |
| Unimin Dam #5 | North Carolina | Richmond | 30 | Low | Fair | 1990 | Tailings |
| Rowland Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 30 | High | Fair | 1948 | Recreation |
| Lovelace Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 30 | Low | Not Rated | 1978 | Irrigation |
| Robinette Hog Lagoon Dam | North Carolina | Richmond | 30 | Significant | Fair | 1994 | Other |
| Lillian Cameron Pond Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 30 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Whitmire Lake Dam Upper | North Carolina | Cherokee | 30 | Low | Poor | 1955 | Recreation |
| Connelly Dam | North Carolina | Jackson | 30 | High | Unsatisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Challis Lake Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 30 | Low | Fair | 1950 | Recreation |
| Summit Camp Dam Upper | North Carolina | Transylvania | 30 | Low | Poor | 1979 | Recreation |
| Wells Lake Dam Lower | North Carolina | Cherokee | 30 | Low | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Kuekes Pond Dam | North Carolina | Harnett | 30 | Low | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Asheboro Country Club Lake Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 30 | High | Fair | 1947 | Recreation |
| High Meadow Dam - Upper | North Carolina | Cabarrus | 30 | Low | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Smith Lake Dam #2 | North Carolina | Johnston | 30 | Low | Satisfactory | - | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| W. H. Parker Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 30 | Low | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Privette Lake Dam #1 | North Carolina | Wake | 30 | Low | Fair | 1949 | 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.