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
Cape Fear 1978 Ash Basin Dam North Carolina Chatham 27 High Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
Neely Dam North Carolina Forsyth 27 Low Not Rated 1985 Recreation
Briar Chapel Reclamation Facility Central Pond Dam North Carolina Chatham 27 Significant Fair 2008 Irrigation
Lake Street Dam North Carolina Iredell 27 Low Fair — Recreation
Wright Lake Dam North Carolina Guilford 27 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Ammons Lake Dam Lower North Carolina Wake 27 High Satisfactory 1980 Recreation
Anderson Dam North Carolina Rockingham 27 Low Not Rated 1996 Irrigation
Daniel Dam North Carolina Wake 27 Low Poor — Recreation
Rochelle Lake Dam North Carolina Halifax 27 Significant Satisfactory 1960 Irrigation
Johnson Dam North Carolina Avery 27 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Mountain View Lake Dam North Carolina Alleghany 27 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Rauchfuss Lake Dam North Carolina Caldwell 27 Significant Fair 1972 Recreation
Tilley Dam North Carolina Stokes 27 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Tungston Mine Tailings Dam North Carolina Vance 27 Significant Fair — Tailings
Third Creek Watershed Dam #20 North Carolina Iredell 27 High Satisfactory 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Laurel Lake Dam North Carolina Jackson 27 High Fair — Recreation
Tanglewood Dam North Carolina Forsyth 27 Low Fair 1958 Irrigation
Lake Forrest Dam North Carolina Rockingham 27 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Norwood Dam North Carolina Granville 27 Significant Fair — Recreation
Wilson Creek Upper Dam North Carolina Macon 27 Significant Fair — Recreation
Falls Lake Ventures Dam North Carolina Wake 27 Low Satisfactory 2002 Recreation
Cape Fear 1970 Ash Basin Dam North Carolina Chatham 27 High Poor — Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Charles Dam North Carolina Macon 27 High Poor — Recreation
Horace Glenn Dam North Carolina Cleveland 27 Low Fair 1987 Recreation
Dunbar Dam North Carolina Surry 27 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Inman Brothers Lake Dam North Carolina Guilford 27 Low Poor — Recreation
Furr Dam #6 North Carolina Cabarrus 27 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Simmons & Jones Dam North Carolina Surry 27 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Turf Grass Farm Dam #4 North Carolina Wake 27 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Craven Lake Dam North Carolina Moore 27 Significant — 1973 Recreation
Lake Mckenzie Dam North Carolina Moore 27 Low Fair 1957 Irrigation
Hylton Lake Dam North Carolina Randolph 27 Low Not Rated 1972 Recreation
Andrews Dam North Carolina Avery 27 Significant Poor — Recreation
Smith Lake Dam North Carolina Harnett 27 Low Fair 1935 Irrigation
Lenoir Water Supply Dam North Carolina Caldwell 27 High — 1924 Water Supply
Grant Dam North Carolina Randolph 27 Low Fair — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Camp Vaughn Lake Dam North Carolina Stokes 27 Low Fair — Recreation
Tyndall Swine Lagoon Dam North Carolina Sampson 27 Low Fair 1995 Other
Sitting Rock Farm Dam North Carolina Rockingham 27 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Willow Creek Dam #2 North Carolina Davidson 27 Significant Fair — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Governors Club Dam #1 North Carolina Chatham 27 High Fair 1989 Recreation
Thornburg Dam #1 North Carolina Randolph 27 Low Fair — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Ncsu Unit No. 4 Dam North Carolina Wake 27 High Fair — Irrigation
Cantelmo Dam North Carolina Caldwell 27 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Fox Lake Dam North Carolina Orange 26 Low Fair 1980 Irrigation
Hedrick Lake Dam North Carolina Randolph 26 Low Fair 1977 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Jamesford Meadows Dam North Carolina Guilford 26 High Fair — Recreation
Lake Lochmere Dam North Carolina Wake 26 High Satisfactory 1985 Recreation
Collins Pond Dam North Carolina Anson 26 Low Fair 1978 Irrigation
Kennedy Lake Dam North Carolina Randolph 26 Low Fair 1965 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.