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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Lake | North Carolina | Randolph | 28 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1918 | Hydroelectric |
| Benn Grant Lower Dam | North Carolina | Macon | 28 | Significant | — | — | Recreation |
| Breckenridge Tract 9 & 10 Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 28 | High | Satisfactory | 2002 | Recreation |
| Lake Silver Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 28 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Ross Creek Dam | North Carolina | Buncombe | 28 | High | Fair | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Todd Lake Dam | North Carolina | Yadkin | 28 | Low | Not Rated | 1978 | Recreation |
| Harnett County Raw Water Reservoir Dam | North Carolina | Harnett | 28 | High | Fair | 1997 | Water Supply |
| Edgehill Farm Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 28 | Significant | Fair | 1960 | Recreation |
| Sunbeam Farm Lake Dam #2 | North Carolina | Gaston | 28 | Low | Fair | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Bernard Dam | North Carolina | Caswell | 28 | Low | Not Rated | — | Irrigation |
| Murray Corriher Dam #2 | North Carolina | Rowan | 28 | Low | Not Rated | 1978 | Water Supply |
| Lexington Storage Reservoir Dam | North Carolina | Davidson | 28 | High | Fair | 1934 | Water Supply |
| Overby Lake Dam | North Carolina | Davidson | 28 | Low | Not Rated | — | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Sparrow Springs Lake Dam | North Carolina | Gaston | 28 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Rock Barn Pond Dam | North Carolina | Catawba | 28 | Low | Fair | — | Irrigation |
| North Buncombe Quarry Sb No. 7 Dam | North Carolina | Buncombe | 28 | High | Satisfactory | 2006 | Debris Control |
| Beaman Farm Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 28 | Low | Fair | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Broughton Farm Pond #2 Dam | North Carolina | Burke | 28 | Low | Poor | — | Recreation |
| North Lake Country Club Dam | North Carolina | Cleveland | 28 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Wallace Lake Dam | North Carolina | Yadkin | 28 | Low | Fair | 1981 | Recreation |
| Meadow Brook C.C. Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 28 | Low | Fair | 1961 | Recreation |
| Strickland Lake Dam | North Carolina | Franklin | 28 | Low | — | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Pinehurst Unit 15 Dam | North Carolina | Moore | 28 | Low | Fair | 1979 | Recreation |
| Colonial Country Club Dam Lower | North Carolina | Randolph | 28 | High | Fair | 1996 | Recreation |
| Murrays Mill Pond Dam | North Carolina | Catawba | 28 | Low | Fair | 1911 | Other |
| Neal F. Hunter Subdivision Dam | North Carolina | Chatham | 28 | Low | — | 2001 | Recreation |
| Hammond Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 28 | Low | Fair | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Cardinal Country Club Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 28 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Thompson Lake Dam | North Carolina | Alleghany | 28 | Low | Fair | 1953 | Recreation |
| Rock Lake Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 28 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Siler City Country Club Dam | North Carolina | Chatham | 28 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Baker Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 28 | High | Fair | 1964 | Recreation |
| Loflin Lake Dam | North Carolina | Forsyth | 28 | Low | Fair | — | Irrigation |
| Briar Chapel Reclamation Facility 5-Day Upset Pond Dam | North Carolina | Chatham | 28 | High | Fair | 2008 | Irrigation |
| Thompson Lake Dam | North Carolina | Durham | 28 | High | Fair | 1956 | Recreation |
| Murray Corriher Dam #1 | North Carolina | Rowan | 28 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Statesville Country Club Dam #1 | North Carolina | Iredell | 28 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Heffinger Lake Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 28 | Low | Not Rated | 1981 | Irrigation |
| Piedmont Crescent Golf Course Dam | North Carolina | Alamance | 28 | Significant | Fair | 1968 | Recreation |
| Hackney-Gardner Pond Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 28 | High | Fair | 1971 | Recreation |
| Indian Lake Dam | North Carolina | Ashe | 28 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Ellis Farm Pond Dam #1 | North Carolina | Moore | 28 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Alex Porter Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 28 | Low | Fair | 2009 | Recreation |
| Lee Lake Dam | North Carolina | Johnston | 28 | Low | Fair | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Caswell Studio Dam | North Carolina | Caswell | 28 | Low | Fair | 1987 | Recreation |
| Eddins Pond Dam | North Carolina | Franklin | 28 | Low | Fair | — | Irrigation |
| Wilkes Dam | North Carolina | Henderson | 28 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Barnwell Dam | North Carolina | Alamance | 28 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Reid Lake Dam #2 | North Carolina | Union | 28 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Oka T Hester Park Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 28 | Low | Fair | — | 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.