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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Lake Dam | North Carolina | Orange | 26 | Low | Fair | 1980 | Irrigation |
| Lowe Dam | North Carolina | Surry | 26 | Significant | Not Rated | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Gallop Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 26 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| James Lake Dam | North Carolina | Catawba | 26 | Low | Fair | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Lackey Lake Dam | North Carolina | Stokes | 26 | Low | Not Rated | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Isley Lake Dam | North Carolina | Alamance | 26 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Womble Lower Dam | North Carolina | Caswell | 26 | Low | Not Rated | — | Irrigation |
| Peterson Lake Dam Upper | North Carolina | Rockingham | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1979 | Irrigation |
| Maiden Water Plant Lake Dam | North Carolina | Catawba | 26 | High | Fair | 1965 | Recreation |
| Martin-Marietta Quarry Dam | North Carolina | Gaston | 26 | Significant | Fair | 1974 | Tailings |
| Lakehurst Sd Dam | North Carolina | Durham | 26 | High | Satisfactory | 1955 | Recreation |
| Lady Marion Dam | North Carolina | McDowell | 26 | High | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Shuvart Dam | North Carolina | Rutherford | 26 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Sidden Upper Dam | North Carolina | Wilkes | 26 | Significant | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Staley Lake Dam | North Carolina | Davidson | 26 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Henry Dam | North Carolina | Stokes | 26 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Poplar Circle Dam | North Carolina | Cleveland | 26 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Capital Kiwannis Club Lake Dam | North Carolina | Chatham | 26 | Low | Fair | 1965 | Recreation |
| North Ridge Lake Dam Upper | North Carolina | Wake | 26 | High | Fair | 1966 | Irrigation |
| Crystal Lake Dam | North Carolina | Iredell | 26 | Low | Fair | 1991 | Recreation |
| Quinlan Lake Dam | North Carolina | Lincoln | 26 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Naylor Dam | North Carolina | Chatham | 26 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1991 | Recreation |
| Burlington Mills Dam | North Carolina | Rutherford | 26 | Significant | — | 1900 | Hydroelectric |
| Phillips Lake Dam | North Carolina | Yadkin | 26 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Deep Creek Watershed #16a Dam | North Carolina | Yadkin | 26 | Low | Fair | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Collins Pond Dam | North Carolina | Anson | 26 | Low | Fair | 1978 | Irrigation |
| Cameron Lake Dam | North Carolina | Scotland | 26 | Low | Fair | 1935 | Recreation |
| Motley Lower Dam | North Carolina | Cabarrus | 26 | Low | Fair | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Metcalf Dam | North Carolina | Polk | 26 | Low | Fair | 1984 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Peterson Lake Dam Lower | North Carolina | Rockingham | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1979 | Irrigation |
| Remington Park Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 26 | High | Fair | 1987 | Recreation |
| King Family Dam | North Carolina | Yancey | 26 | Significant | Fair | 1969 | Recreation |
| Blakely Pond Dam | North Carolina | Lee | 26 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Golden Citrus Upper Dam | North Carolina | Polk | 26 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Heather Lake Dam | North Carolina | Gaston | 26 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Girl Scout Pond Dam | North Carolina | Caldwell | 26 | High | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Pinehurst National Dam #3a | North Carolina | Moore | 26 | High | Fair | 1989 | Irrigation |
| Hendrix Dam | North Carolina | Forsyth | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1981 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Edens Lake Dam | North Carolina | Cumberland | 26 | High | Fair | 1992 | Recreation |
| Lunker Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wayne | 26 | Low | Fair | — | Irrigation |
| Little'S Trout Pond Dam | North Carolina | Alexander | 26 | Significant | Fair | 1973 | Recreation |
| Lake Windemere Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 26 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Lake Lochmere Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 26 | High | Satisfactory | 1985 | Recreation |
| Hedrick Lake Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 26 | Low | Fair | 1977 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Beauchamp Lake Dam | North Carolina | Forsyth | 26 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Gaston Recreational Lake #1 Dam | North Carolina | Gaston | 26 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Poindexter Dam | North Carolina | Surry | 26 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Davis Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 26 | High | Fair | 1993 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Plonk Pond Dam | North Carolina | Gaston | 26 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Holcombe Dam | North Carolina | Buncombe | 26 | High | Satisfactory | — | 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.