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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metcalf Dam | North Carolina | Polk | 26 | Low | Fair | 1984 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Arrowood Quarry Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 26 | High | Fair | 1968 | Other |
| Bruhn Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 26 | Low | Fair | 1971 | Recreation |
| Motley Lower Dam | North Carolina | Cabarrus | 26 | Low | Fair | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Golden Citrus Upper Dam | North Carolina | Polk | 26 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Lilly Lake Dam | North Carolina | Stokes | 26 | High | Fair | 1978 | Recreation |
| Century Park Lake Dam | North Carolina | Forsyth | 26 | High | Fair | — | 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 ... |
| Beauchamp Lake Dam | North Carolina | Forsyth | 26 | High | Fair | — | 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 |
| Crystal Lake Dam | North Carolina | Iredell | 26 | Low | Fair | 1991 | Recreation |
| Crossgate Lake Dam #1 | North Carolina | Wake | 26 | High | Fair | 1955 | Recreation |
| C.L. White Swine Lagoon Dam | North Carolina | Surry | 26 | Low | Fair | — | Other |
| Tenney Dam | North Carolina | Buncombe | 26 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Lake Benson Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 26 | High | Fair | 1952 | Other |
| King Family Dam | North Carolina | Yancey | 26 | Significant | Fair | 1969 | Recreation |
| Third Creek Watershed Dam #34a | North Carolina | Iredell | 26 | Significant | Fair | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Piedmont Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 26 | High | Fair | 1993 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Robert Mosely Dam | North Carolina | Graham | 26 | Low | Unsatisfactory | 1986 | Recreation |
| Faircloth Pond Dam | North Carolina | Sampson | 26 | Low | Fair | — | Other |
| Camp Cheerio Lake Dam | North Carolina | Alleghany | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1976 | Recreation |
| Lake Hamilton Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 26 | High | Fair | 1931 | Recreation |
| Wendy Hill Dam | North Carolina | Chatham | 26 | High | Satisfactory | 1995 | Recreation |
| Capital Kiwannis Club Lake Dam | North Carolina | Chatham | 26 | Low | Fair | 1965 | Recreation |
| James Lake Dam | North Carolina | Richmond | 26 | Low | Fair | 1955 | Recreation |
| Darr Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 26 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Bookout Lake Dam | North Carolina | Cleveland | 26 | Low | Fair | 1958 | Recreation |
| Ellington Lake Dam | North Carolina | Stokes | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1965 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Deep Creek Watershed #14 Dam | North Carolina | Yadkin | 26 | Low | Fair | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Poindexter Dam | North Carolina | Surry | 26 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Lakehurst Sd Dam | North Carolina | Durham | 26 | High | Satisfactory | 1955 | Recreation |
| Spring Hope Poultry Lagoon Dam | North Carolina | Nash | 26 | Significant | Fair | — | Other |
| Plonk Pond Dam | North Carolina | Gaston | 26 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Cashiers Lake Dam | North Carolina | Jackson | 26 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Colony Lake Dam | North Carolina | Orange | 26 | High | Fair | 1988 | Recreation |
| Harned Lake Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 26 | Low | Fair | 1950 | Recreation |
| Lunker Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wayne | 26 | Low | Fair | — | Irrigation |
| Taylor Lake Dam | North Carolina | Lincoln | 26 | Low | Unsatisfactory | 1951 | Irrigation |
| Fox Lake Dam | North Carolina | Orange | 26 | Low | Fair | 1980 | Irrigation |
| Rosemont Dam | North Carolina | Chatham | 26 | Low | Satisfactory | 2002 | Recreation |
| Laurel Lake Dam | North Carolina | Buncombe | 26 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Oak Cliff Lake Dam | North Carolina | Cabarrus | 26 | High | Fair | 1940 | Recreation |
| B. E. Holland Dam | North Carolina | Rutherford | 26 | Low | Satisfactory | 1980 | Recreation |
| Tryon Estates Dam | North Carolina | Polk | 26 | Low | Fair | 1993 | Recreation |
| Darden Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 26 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Gaston Recreational Lake #1 Dam | North Carolina | Gaston | 26 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Mundy James R. Dam | North Carolina | Iredell | 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.