Browse Dams
3,687 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 3,687 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Lake Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1981 | Recreation |
| Lowe Dam | North Carolina | Surry | 26 | Significant | Not Rated | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Shuvart Dam | North Carolina | Rutherford | 26 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Simpson Lake Dam | North Carolina | Transylvania | 26 | Significant | Fair | 1963 | Recreation |
| Deep Creek Watershed #14 Dam | North Carolina | Yadkin | 26 | Low | Fair | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Biltmore Lake Dam | North Carolina | Buncombe | 26 | High | Satisfactory | 1933 | Recreation |
| Eagle Ridge Golf Course Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 26 | High | Fair | 2002 | Irrigation |
| Davis Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 26 | High | Fair | 1993 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Antioch Church Road Dam | North Carolina | Union | 26 | High | Satisfactory | 1993 | Irrigation |
| Little'S Trout Pond Dam | North Carolina | Alexander | 26 | Significant | Fair | 1973 | Recreation |
| Peterson Lake Dam Upper | North Carolina | Rockingham | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1979 | Irrigation |
| Johnson Dam | North Carolina | Wilkes | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1960 | Recreation |
| Rosemont Dam | North Carolina | Chatham | 26 | Low | Satisfactory | 2002 | Recreation |
| Stallings Lake Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 26 | Low | Fair | 1967 | Recreation |
| Tenney Dam | North Carolina | Buncombe | 26 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Brame Lake Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1981 | Recreation |
| Mountain Air Dam | North Carolina | Yancey | 26 | High | Fair | 1989 | Other |
| Hunting Preserve Dam | North Carolina | Caswell | 26 | Low | Not Rated | - | Recreation |
| Spring Hope Poultry Lagoon Dam | North Carolina | Nash | 26 | Significant | Fair | - | Other |
| Remington Park Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 26 | High | Fair | 1987 | Recreation |
| Willowhaven Lake Dam #2 | North Carolina | Durham | 26 | High | Fair | 1962 | Recreation |
| Lake Hamilton Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 26 | High | Fair | 1931 | Recreation |
| Laurel Lake Dam | North Carolina | Buncombe | 26 | High | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Womble Lower Dam | North Carolina | Caswell | 26 | Low | Not Rated | - | Irrigation |
| King Lake Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 26 | High | Fair | 1964 | Recreation |
| Girl Scout Pond Dam | North Carolina | Caldwell | 26 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Martin-Marietta Quarry Dam | North Carolina | Gaston | 26 | Significant | Fair | 1974 | Tailings |
| Carnett Boney Dam | North Carolina | Sampson | 26 | Low | Fair | 1984 | Irrigation |
| Benfield Dam | North Carolina | Caldwell | 26 | High | Poor | 1964 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Fuller Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 26 | High | Satisfactory | 1947 | Recreation |
| Gallop Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 26 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Lackey Lake Dam | North Carolina | Stokes | 26 | Low | Not Rated | - | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Henry Dam | North Carolina | Stokes | 26 | Low | Not Rated | - | Recreation |
| Naylor Dam | North Carolina | Chatham | 26 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1991 | Recreation |
| Staley Lake Dam | North Carolina | Davidson | 26 | Low | Not Rated | - | Recreation |
| Quinlan Lake Dam | North Carolina | Lincoln | 26 | Low | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Phillips Lake Dam | North Carolina | Yadkin | 26 | Low | Not Rated | - | Recreation |
| Sidden Upper Dam | North Carolina | Wilkes | 26 | Significant | Not Rated | - | Recreation |
| Piper Glen Dam B | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 26 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Yellow Jacket Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wilkes | 26 | Low | Not Rated | - | Recreation |
| Lake Lochmere Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 26 | High | Satisfactory | 1985 | Recreation |
| Motley Lower Dam | North Carolina | Cabarrus | 26 | Low | Fair | - | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Skyview Lake Dam Upper | North Carolina | Iredell | 26 | High | Fair | 1947 | Recreation |
| Poplar Circle Dam | North Carolina | Cleveland | 26 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Mount Pleasant Fishing Lake Dam | North Carolina | Cleveland | 26 | Significant | Fair | 1958 | Recreation |
| Clarks Creek Subdivision Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 26 | High | Fair | 1996 | Recreation |
| Bookout Lake Dam | North Carolina | Cleveland | 26 | Low | Fair | 1958 | Recreation |
| Poindexter Dam | North Carolina | Surry | 26 | Low | Not Rated | - | Recreation |
| Peterson Lake Dam Lower | North Carolina | Rockingham | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1979 | Irrigation |
| Wendy Hill Dam | North Carolina | Chatham | 26 | High | Satisfactory | 1995 | 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.