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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford Lake Dam | North Carolina | Iredell | 28 | Low | Fair | 1963 | Recreation |
| Sunbeam Farm Lake Dam #2 | North Carolina | Gaston | 28 | Low | Fair | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Beaman Farm Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 28 | Low | Fair | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Rock Lake Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 28 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Weatherspoon 1979 Ash Basin Dam | North Carolina | Robeson | 28 | High | Fair | 1949 | Other |
| Spruce Pine Water Supply Dam #2 | North Carolina | Mitchell | 28 | High | Satisfactory | 1973 | Water Supply |
| Dutchman Creek WS Dam #8 | North Carolina | Davie | 28 | High | Fair | 1970 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Saxapahaw | North Carolina | Alamance | 28 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1938 | Hydroelectric |
| Lexington Storage Reservoir Dam | North Carolina | Davidson | 28 | High | Fair | 1934 | Water Supply |
| Meadow Brook C.C. Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 28 | Low | Fair | 1961 | Recreation |
| Murray Corriher Dam #1 | North Carolina | Rowan | 28 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Edgehill Farm Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 28 | Significant | Fair | 1960 | Recreation |
| Brushy Creek Dam #8 | North Carolina | Avery | 28 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Other |
| Heffinger Lake Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 28 | Low | Not Rated | 1981 | Irrigation |
| Different Drum Lake Dam | North Carolina | Watauga | 28 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Williams Lake Dam Upper | North Carolina | Sampson | 28 | Significant | Poor | 1945 | Recreation |
| Cornwell Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 28 | High | Fair | 1957 | Recreation |
| Ellis Farm Pond Dam #1 | North Carolina | Moore | 28 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| North Lake Country Club Dam | North Carolina | Cleveland | 28 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Piedmont Crescent Golf Course Dam | North Carolina | Alamance | 28 | Significant | Fair | 1968 | Recreation |
| 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 |
| Eighteenth Fairway Dam | North Carolina | Moore | 28 | High | Fair | 1960 | Recreation |
| John S. Allen Dam | North Carolina | Forsyth | 28 | Low | Not Rated | 2006 | Irrigation |
| Pavillon Dam | North Carolina | Polk | 28 | Significant | Fair | 1998 | Recreation |
| Timmerman Lake Dam | North Carolina | Franklin | 28 | Low | Satisfactory | 1954 | Recreation |
| Lake Silver Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 28 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Satterfield Dam #1 | North Carolina | Forsyth | 28 | Low | Not Rated | 1983 | Recreation |
| Bolden Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 28 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| North Buncombe Quarry Sb No. 7 Dam | North Carolina | Buncombe | 28 | High | Satisfactory | 2006 | Debris Control |
| Skomp Dam | North Carolina | Cherokee | 28 | High | Fair | 1970 | Recreation |
| Donald Bell Dam | North Carolina | Rutherford | 28 | Low | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Campbell Dam | North Carolina | Alamance | 28 | Low | Not Rated | — | Irrigation |
| Williamsurg Wildlife Club Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 28 | Low | Not Rated | 1959 | Recreation |
| Hammond Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 28 | Low | Fair | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Carolina Golf and Country Club Irrigation Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 27 | High | Fair | 2007 | Irrigation |
| Oliver Dam | North Carolina | Wilkes | 27 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Andrews Dam | North Carolina | Avery | 27 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Beaver Lodge Lake Dam #2 | North Carolina | Rockingham | 27 | Low | Not Rated | 1977 | Recreation |
| Teledyne Allvac Dam #1 | North Carolina | Union | 27 | Low | Not Rated | — | Irrigation |
| Moorefield Dam | North Carolina | Caswell | 27 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Camp Vaughn Lake Dam | North Carolina | Stokes | 27 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Branaman Pond Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 27 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Mountain View Lake Dam | North Carolina | Alleghany | 27 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Upper Colonial Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 27 | Low | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Cedar Brook Lake Dam | North Carolina | Surry | 27 | High | Fair | — | Irrigation |
| Dunbar Dam | North Carolina | Surry | 27 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| East Buttke Lake Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 27 | Low | Fair | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Furr Dam #6 | North Carolina | Cabarrus | 27 | Low | Not Rated | — | 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.