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
Southard Dam North Carolina Macon 30 Significant Poor — Recreation
George Glover Dam North Carolina Harnett 29 Low Poor 1983 Recreation
Kay Thompson Dam North Carolina Polk 29 Significant Fair — Recreation
Robinson Lake Dam North Carolina Gaston 29 Low Fair 1952 Recreation
Wilson Godfrey Dam North Carolina Iredell 29 High Fair — Recreation
Simmons Fields Lake North Carolina Cumberland 29 High Unsatisfactory 1969 Recreation
Reidsville Quarry Lake Dam North Carolina Rockingham 29 Low Not Rated 1973 Water Supply
Hasentree Golf Community Dam North Carolina Wake 29 High Satisfactory 2006 Irrigation
Ronald Morgan Farm Pond Dam North Carolina Anson 29 Significant Fair 1999 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Shealy Lake Dam Lower North Carolina Henderson 29 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Lucy'S Branch Dam North Carolina Graham 29 Low Satisfactory 1985 Recreation
Sidden Lower Dam North Carolina Wilkes 29 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Mckinney Lake Dam North Carolina McDowell 29 Significant Satisfactory 1957 Recreation
Willow Lakes Estates Dam North Carolina Rutherford 29 High Poor — Recreation
Breitbart Dam North Carolina Buncombe 29 Significant Fair — Recreation
Brewer Dam North Carolina Iredell 29 Low Fair 1986 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Ollie Neal Dam North Carolina Rockingham 29 Low Not Rated — Irrigation
Hancock Dam North Carolina Randolph 29 Low Fair — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dutchman Creek WS Dam #2 North Carolina Davie 29 High Fair 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Smith Lake Dam North Carolina Lincoln 29 Low Fair — Recreation
Lakota Farm Dam North Carolina Guilford 29 High Fair — Irrigation
Cox Lake Dam North Carolina Stokes 29 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Higgins Lake Dam North Carolina Guilford 29 Low Fair 1952 Recreation
Woodlake Dam North Carolina Moore 29 High Not Rated 1973 Recreation
Owens Dam North Carolina Guilford 29 High Fair 1954 Recreation
Uwharrie Lake Dam North Carolina Guilford 29 High Fair 1958 Recreation
Brown Dam North Carolina Iredell 29 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Claude Smith Lagoon Dam North Carolina Richmond 29 Significant Not Rated 1995 Other
Wilderness Creek Falls Dam Lower North Carolina Cherokee 29 Low Satisfactory 2004 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Auman Lake Dam North Carolina Randolph 29 Low Not Rated 1950 Recreation
Kimball Dam North Carolina Henderson 29 Low Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Research Lake Dam #2 North Carolina Montgomery 29 Low Fair 1966 Irrigation
Foster Sikes Dam North Carolina Guilford 29 High Fair — Recreation
Lake Raleigh Dam North Carolina Wake 29 High Satisfactory 1914 Flood Risk Reduction
Donald Rand Dam North Carolina Rowan 29 Low Fair 1981 Irrigation
Paul Jenkins Dam North Carolina Lincoln 29 Low Fair — Irrigation
Creeson Lake Dam North Carolina Forsyth 29 High Poor — Recreation
Union Carbide Lake Dam North Carolina Johnston 29 Low — — Flood Risk Reduction
Shadow Lake Dam North Carolina Moore 29 Low Fair 1967 Recreation
Harrington Pond Upper Dam North Carolina Anson 29 Low Poor 1996 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Harrington Pond Lower Dam North Carolina Anson 29 Low Fair 1996 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Spring Lake Dam North Carolina Randolph 29 Low Fair 1954 Recreation
Brooks Dam North Carolina Stanly 29 High Satisfactory 1980 Irrigation
Marblehead Lake Dam North Carolina Forsyth 29 Low Fair — Recreation
Young Lake Dam #2 North Carolina Forsyth 29 High Fair — Recreation
Withrow Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 29 High Fair — Recreation
Kiest Lake North Carolina Hoke 29 High Not Rated 1967 Recreation
Adventure Trek Camp Dam North Carolina Jackson 29 Low Fair — Recreation
Cedar Hollow Dam North Carolina Guilford 29 High Fair 1964 Recreation
Robert Mckinney Dam North Carolina McDowell 29 Significant Satisfactory 1985 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.