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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Benson Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 26 | High | Fair | 1952 | Other |
| Carnett Boney Dam | North Carolina | Sampson | 26 | Low | Fair | 1984 | Irrigation |
| 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 |
| Ncsu Farm Unit Dam #2 | North Carolina | Wake | 26 | Low | Fair | — | Irrigation |
| Cameron Lake Dam | North Carolina | Scotland | 26 | Low | Fair | 1935 | Recreation |
| Lake Hamilton Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 26 | High | Fair | 1931 | 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 ... |
| Stallings Lake Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 26 | Low | Fair | 1967 | Recreation |
| Pinehurst National Dam #3a | North Carolina | Moore | 26 | High | Fair | 1989 | Irrigation |
| King Family Dam | North Carolina | Yancey | 26 | Significant | Fair | 1969 | Recreation |
| Blakely Pond Dam | North Carolina | Lee | 26 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Avalon - Canal Embankment | North Carolina | Rockingham | 26 | Low | Satisfactory | 1900 | Hydroelectric |
| Hendrix Dam | North Carolina | Forsyth | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1981 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Mount Pleasant Fishing Lake Dam | North Carolina | Cleveland | 26 | Significant | Fair | 1958 | Recreation |
| Maiden Water Plant Lake Dam | North Carolina | Catawba | 26 | High | Fair | 1965 | Recreation |
| Yellow Jacket Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wilkes | 26 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Kennedy Lake Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 26 | Low | Fair | 1965 | Recreation |
| Robert Mosely Dam | North Carolina | Graham | 26 | Low | Unsatisfactory | 1986 | Recreation |
| Gladden Pond Dam | North Carolina | Lincoln | 26 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Willowhaven Lake Dam #2 | North Carolina | Durham | 26 | High | Fair | 1962 | Recreation |
| Bruhn Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 26 | Low | Fair | 1971 | Recreation |
| Piedmont Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 26 | High | Fair | 1993 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lakehurst Sd Dam | North Carolina | Durham | 26 | High | Satisfactory | 1955 | Recreation |
| Brame Lake Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1981 | Recreation |
| Jones Lake Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 26 | Low | Fair | 1980 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| James Lake Dam | North Carolina | Richmond | 26 | Low | Fair | 1955 | Recreation |
| Faircloth Pond Dam | North Carolina | Sampson | 26 | Low | Fair | — | Other |
| Crystal Lake Dam | North Carolina | Iredell | 26 | Low | Fair | 1991 | Recreation |
| Blue Ridge Hills Dam | North Carolina | Transylvania | 26 | High | Fair | 1974 | Recreation |
| Ellington Lake Dam | North Carolina | Stokes | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1965 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Bookout Lake Dam | North Carolina | Cleveland | 26 | Low | Fair | 1958 | Recreation |
| Mountain Air Dam | North Carolina | Yancey | 26 | High | Satisfactory | 1989 | Other |
| Poplar Lake Dam | North Carolina | Caldwell | 26 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Wendy Hill Dam | North Carolina | Chatham | 26 | High | Satisfactory | 1995 | Recreation |
| Parker Lake Dam #2 | North Carolina | Forsyth | 26 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Darr Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 26 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Rosemont Dam | North Carolina | Chatham | 26 | Low | Satisfactory | 2002 | Recreation |
| Peterson Lake Dam Upper | North Carolina | Rockingham | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1979 | Irrigation |
| Poindexter Dam | North Carolina | Surry | 26 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Plonk Pond Dam | North Carolina | Gaston | 26 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Fox Lake Dam | North Carolina | Caldwell | 26 | High | Fair | 1961 | Recreation |
| Knight Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 26 | High | Fair | 1984 | Irrigation |
| Spring Valley Dam | North Carolina | Orange | 26 | High | Poor | 1985 | Recreation |
| Barbee Lake Dam | North Carolina | Nash | 26 | Low | Unsatisfactory | 1970 | Irrigation |
| Marshall Pond Dam | North Carolina | Davie | 26 | Low | Fair | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Darden Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 26 | Significant | Fair | — | 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.