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.
| Name | State | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitmire Lake Dam Upper | North Carolina | Cherokee | 30 | Low | Poor | 1955 | Recreation |
| Mount Airy City Lake Dam | North Carolina | Surry | 30 | High | Fair | 1911 | Debris Control |
| Camp Burgiss Glen Lake Dam | North Carolina | Transylvania | 30 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| J. L. Fennell Dam | North Carolina | Macon | 30 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Jackson Lake Dam | North Carolina | Sampson | 30 | Low | Fair | 1959 | Irrigation |
| Moody Dam | North Carolina | Buncombe | 30 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Rocky River Reservoir Dam | North Carolina | Chatham | 30 | Low | Satisfactory | 1961 | Other |
| Carver Lake Dam | North Carolina | Caswell | 30 | Low | Fair | 1945 | Irrigation |
| Baldwin Lake Dam | North Carolina | Montgomery | 30 | Low | Fair | 1963 | Irrigation |
| Carpenter Lake Dam | North Carolina | Lincoln | 30 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1958 | Recreation |
| Sanford Raw Water Reservoir Dam | North Carolina | Lee | 30 | High | Fair | 1993 | Water Supply |
| Village Lake Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 30 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Henson Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 30 | Low | Poor | 1954 | Recreation |
| Waters Lake Dam | North Carolina | Burke | 30 | Significant | Poor | 1968 | Recreation |
| Williams Lake Dam #5 | North Carolina | Moore | 30 | Low | Fair | 1968 | Irrigation |
| Raynor Pond Dam | North Carolina | Cumberland | 30 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Johnson Lake Dam | North Carolina | Lee | 30 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Mahler'S Pond Dam | North Carolina | Polk | 30 | High | Fair | 1965 | Recreation |
| Fowler Lake Dam #1 | North Carolina | Forsyth | 30 | High | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Lockville - Canal Embankment | North Carolina | Chatham | 30 | Low | Satisfactory | 1830 | Hydroelectric |
| Parker Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 30 | High | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Robinette Hog Lagoon Dam | North Carolina | Richmond | 30 | Significant | Fair | 1994 | Other |
| Roxboro Holding Basin Dam | North Carolina | Person | 30 | High | Satisfactory | 2018 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ellis Crossroads Raw Water Reservoir Dam #2 | North Carolina | Rowan | 30 | High | Satisfactory | — | Water Supply |
| Hardin Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 30 | Low | Fair | 1966 | Irrigation |
| Tilson Dam | North Carolina | Buncombe | 30 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Little Yadkin River WS Dam #17 | North Carolina | Stokes | 30 | High | Fair | 1989 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Camp Adventure Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 30 | High | Fair | 1930 | Recreation |
| Dupont Lake Dam | North Carolina | Transylvania | 30 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Hughes Dam | North Carolina | Surry | 30 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Parsons Brothers Lake Dam | North Carolina | Montgomery | 30 | Low | Fair | 1952 | Irrigation |
| Pritchetts Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 30 | Low | Fair | 1953 | Recreation |
| Lake Trace Dam | North Carolina | Lee | 30 | Significant | Fair | 1971 | Recreation |
| Kanuga Conference Lake Dam | North Carolina | Henderson | 30 | Significant | Fair | 1966 | Recreation |
| W. H. Parker Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 30 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Little Yadkin River WS Dam #7 | North Carolina | Stokes | 30 | Low | Fair | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Bright'S Creek Wet Weather Detention Pond Dam | North Carolina | Polk | 30 | Low | Fair | 2007 | Other |
| Unimin Dam #5 | North Carolina | Richmond | 30 | Low | Fair | 1990 | Tailings |
| Wall Lagoon Upper Dam | North Carolina | Richmond | 30 | Low | Not Rated | — | Other |
| Ferrelltown Lake Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 30 | Low | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Satterfield Dam #3 | North Carolina | Forsyth | 30 | Low | Not Rated | 1983 | Recreation |
| Joseph Smith Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 30 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Midway Fishing Lake Ii Dam | North Carolina | Cleveland | 30 | Significant | Fair | 1958 | Recreation |
| Kuekes Pond Dam | North Carolina | Harnett | 30 | Low | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Roxboro Retention Basin Dam | North Carolina | Person | 30 | High | Satisfactory | 2018 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Quail Acres Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 30 | High | Poor | 1962 | Recreation |
| Al Beshears Dam | North Carolina | Wilkes | 30 | High | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Chamblee Dam | North Carolina | Johnston | 30 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Evans Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 30 | Low | Fair | 1954 | Irrigation |
| Goodnight Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 30 | High | — | — | 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.