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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Kiwannis Club Lake Dam | North Carolina | Chatham | 26 | Low | Fair | 1965 | Recreation |
| Johnson Dam | North Carolina | Wilkes | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1960 | Recreation |
| Avalon - Canal Embankment | North Carolina | Rockingham | 26 | Low | Satisfactory | 1900 | Hydroelectric |
| Barbee Lake Dam | North Carolina | Nash | 26 | Low | Unsatisfactory | 1970 | Irrigation |
| Jamesford Meadows Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 26 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Crystal Lake Dam | North Carolina | Iredell | 26 | Low | Fair | 1991 | Recreation |
| Simpson Lake Dam | North Carolina | Transylvania | 26 | Significant | Fair | 1963 | Recreation |
| Knolls Association Lake Dam | North Carolina | Catawba | 26 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Naylor Dam | North Carolina | Chatham | 26 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1991 | Recreation |
| Fox Lake Dam | North Carolina | Caldwell | 26 | High | Fair | 1961 | Recreation |
| Pine Knoll Fish Pond Dam | North Carolina | Rutherford | 26 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Phillips Lake Dam | North Carolina | Yadkin | 26 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Holmberg Dam | North Carolina | Polk | 26 | Low | Fair | 1981 | Recreation |
| Burlington Mills Dam | North Carolina | Rutherford | 26 | Significant | — | 1900 | Hydroelectric |
| Staley Lake Dam | North Carolina | Davidson | 26 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Isley Lake Dam | North Carolina | Alamance | 26 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Edens Lake Dam | North Carolina | Cumberland | 26 | High | Fair | 1992 | Recreation |
| Quinlan Lake Dam | North Carolina | Lincoln | 26 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Lackey Lake Dam | North Carolina | Stokes | 26 | Low | Not Rated | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Martin-Marietta Quarry Dam | North Carolina | Gaston | 26 | Significant | Fair | 1974 | Tailings |
| Biltmore Lake Dam (Enka Lake Dam) | North Carolina | Buncombe | 26 | High | Satisfactory | 1933 | Recreation |
| Century Park Lake Dam | North Carolina | Forsyth | 26 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| James Lake Dam | North Carolina | Catawba | 26 | Low | Fair | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Piper Glen Dam B | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 26 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Pinehurst National Dam #3a | North Carolina | Moore | 26 | High | Fair | 1989 | Irrigation |
| Deep Creek Watershed #16a Dam | North Carolina | Yadkin | 26 | Low | Fair | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Womble Lower Dam | North Carolina | Caswell | 26 | Low | Not Rated | — | Irrigation |
| Mountain Air Dam | North Carolina | Yancey | 26 | High | Satisfactory | 1989 | Other |
| Henry Dam | North Carolina | Stokes | 26 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Sidden Upper Dam | North Carolina | Wilkes | 26 | Significant | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Shuvart Dam | North Carolina | Rutherford | 26 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Metcalf Dam | North Carolina | Polk | 26 | Low | Fair | 1984 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Poplar Lake Dam | North Carolina | Caldwell | 26 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Bruhn Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 26 | Low | Fair | 1971 | Recreation |
| Tryon Estates Dam | North Carolina | Polk | 26 | Low | Fair | 1993 | Recreation |
| Motley Lower Dam | North Carolina | Cabarrus | 26 | Low | Fair | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Lake Benson Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 26 | High | Fair | 1952 | Other |
| Jarrett Lake Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 26 | Low | Fair | 1980 | Recreation |
| Cameron Lake Dam | North Carolina | Scotland | 26 | Low | Fair | 1935 | Recreation |
| Hendrix Dam | North Carolina | Forsyth | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1981 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Hedrick Lake Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 26 | Low | Fair | 1977 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Laurel Lake Dam | North Carolina | Buncombe | 26 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Brame Lake Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1981 | Recreation |
| Yellow Jacket Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wilkes | 26 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Gladden Pond Dam | North Carolina | Lincoln | 26 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Marshall Pond Dam | North Carolina | Davie | 26 | Low | Fair | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Mundy James R. Dam | North Carolina | Iredell | 26 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Camp Cheerio Lake Dam | North Carolina | Alleghany | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1976 | Recreation |
| Antioch Church Road Dam | North Carolina | Union | 26 | High | Satisfactory | 1993 | Irrigation |
| 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.