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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Country Club Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 28 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Silver Creek Dam | North Carolina | Caldwell | 28 | Low | Satisfactory | 2003 | Recreation |
| Matthews Lake Dam | North Carolina | Moore | 28 | Low | Fair | — | Other |
| Johnny Long Pond Dam | North Carolina | Gaston | 28 | High | Poor | 1975 | Recreation |
| Pinehurst Unit 15 Dam | North Carolina | Moore | 28 | Low | Fair | 1979 | Recreation |
| Overby Lake Dam | North Carolina | Davidson | 28 | Low | Not Rated | — | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dutchman Creek WS Dam #8 | North Carolina | Davie | 28 | High | Fair | 1970 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| K & W Lake Dam | North Carolina | Forsyth | 28 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Hammond Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 28 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Harnett County Raw Water Reservoir Dam | North Carolina | Harnett | 28 | High | Fair | 1997 | Water Supply |
| Brookdale Lake Dam | North Carolina | Iredell | 28 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Little Yadkin River WS Dam #28 | North Carolina | Stokes | 28 | Low | Not Rated | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Indian Lake Dam | North Carolina | Ashe | 28 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Fox Lake Dam | North Carolina | Alexander | 28 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Cape Fear 1985 Ash Basin Dam | North Carolina | Chatham | 28 | High | Fair | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Sparrow Springs Lake Dam | North Carolina | Gaston | 28 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Smith Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 28 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Pyle Dam | North Carolina | Macon | 28 | Significant | Fair | 1977 | Recreation |
| Meadow Brook C.C. Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 28 | Low | Fair | 1961 | Recreation |
| Pomona Quarry Dam Lower | North Carolina | Guilford | 28 | Low | Fair | — | Other |
| Eddins Pond Dam | North Carolina | Franklin | 28 | Low | Fair | — | Irrigation |
| Satterfield Dam #1 | North Carolina | Forsyth | 28 | Low | Not Rated | 1983 | Recreation |
| Simpson Lake Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 28 | Low | Fair | 1958 | Irrigation |
| Baker Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 28 | High | Fair | 1964 | Recreation |
| White Lake Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 28 | Low | Fair | 1966 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Rock Lake Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 28 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Breckenridge Tract 9 & 10 Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 28 | High | Satisfactory | 2002 | Recreation |
| Thompson Lake Dam | North Carolina | Durham | 28 | High | Fair | 1956 | Recreation |
| Alex Porter Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 28 | Low | Fair | 2009 | Recreation |
| Edgehill Farm Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 28 | Significant | Fair | 1960 | Recreation |
| Ross Creek Dam | North Carolina | Buncombe | 28 | High | Fair | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Heffinger Lake Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 28 | Low | Not Rated | 1981 | Irrigation |
| Caswell Studio Dam | North Carolina | Caswell | 28 | Low | Fair | 1987 | Recreation |
| W. W. Jones Dam | North Carolina | Rutherford | 28 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Ellis Farm Pond Dam #1 | North Carolina | Moore | 28 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Piedmont Crescent Golf Course Dam | North Carolina | Alamance | 28 | Significant | Fair | 1968 | Recreation |
| Briar Chapel Reclamation Facility 5-Day Upset Pond Dam | North Carolina | Chatham | 28 | High | Fair | 2008 | Irrigation |
| Rock Barn Pond Dam | North Carolina | Catawba | 28 | Low | Fair | — | Irrigation |
| Murray Corriher Dam #1 | North Carolina | Rowan | 28 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Strickland Lake Dam | North Carolina | Franklin | 28 | Low | — | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Donald Bell Dam | North Carolina | Rutherford | 28 | Low | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Barnwell Dam | North Carolina | Alamance | 28 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| North Lake Country Club Dam | North Carolina | Cleveland | 28 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Timmerman Lake Dam | North Carolina | Franklin | 28 | Low | Satisfactory | 1954 | Recreation |
| Wilkes Dam | North Carolina | Henderson | 28 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Broughton Farm Pond #2 Dam | North Carolina | Burke | 28 | Low | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Colonial Country Club Dam Lower | North Carolina | Randolph | 28 | High | Fair | 1996 | Recreation |
| Neal F. Hunter Subdivision Dam | North Carolina | Chatham | 28 | Low | — | 2001 | Recreation |
| Reid Lake Dam #2 | North Carolina | Union | 28 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Richard Wood Lower Dam | North Carolina | Jackson | 28 | Low | Poor | — | 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.