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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shephard Lake Dam | North Carolina | Clay | 66 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Hillsborough Water Supply Dam | North Carolina | Orange | 65 | High | Satisfactory | 2000 | Water Supply |
| Indian Lake Lower Dam | North Carolina | Transylvania | 65 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Grandview Peaks East Dam | North Carolina | McDowell | 65 | Low | Satisfactory | 2012 | Other |
| 2nd Broad River Watershed Dam #16 | North Carolina | Rutherford | 64 | High | Fair | 1979 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lucas Lake Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 64 | High | Fair | 1947 | Other |
| Tuckasegee | North Carolina | Jackson | 64 | High | Satisfactory | 1950 | Hydroelectric |
| Ivy River | North Carolina | Madison | 63 | Low | Satisfactory | 1918 | Hydroelectric |
| Bonsal Tailings Dam | North Carolina | Anson | 63 | High | Fair | 1976 | Tailings |
| Little Yadkin River WS Dam #4 | North Carolina | Stokes | 63 | High | Fair | 1977 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Belews Creek Saddle Dike #1 Dam | North Carolina | Stokes | 62 | High | Fair | 1971 | Other |
| Muddy Creek Dam #8 | North Carolina | McDowell | 62 | High | Fair | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Blewett Falls - Intake Dam | North Carolina | Anson | 62 | High | Satisfactory | 1912 | Hydroelectric |
| Lake Logan Dam | North Carolina | Haywood | 62 | High | Poor | 1931 | Other |
| Lake Cammack Dam | North Carolina | Alamance | 61 | High | Fair | — | Other |
| Kings Mountain City Lake Dam #2 | North Carolina | Cleveland | 61 | High | Fair | 1954 | Water Supply |
| Cliffside Active Ash Basin Upstream Dam | North Carolina | Cleveland | 60 | High | Satisfactory | 1972 | Tailings |
| Twitty Dam | North Carolina | Union | 60 | High | Fair | 1973 | Water Supply |
| Lake Toxaway Lower Dam | North Carolina | Transylvania | 60 | High | Fair | 1964 | Recreation |
| Bald Mountain Lake Dam | North Carolina | Rutherford | 60 | High | Fair | 1960 | Recreation |
| Town Fork Creek WS Dam #15 | North Carolina | Stokes | 59 | Low | Fair | 1962 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Hugh Chatham Hospital Dam | North Carolina | Surry | 59 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Franklin Treatment Plant 250 Mg Raw Water Reservoir Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 59 | High | Fair | 1990 | Water Supply |
| Crystal Water Supply Pond Dam | North Carolina | Mitchell | 59 | Low | Satisfactory | 2008 | Water Supply |
| Cranberry Dam | North Carolina | Avery | 58 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Irrigation |
| Cascade Lake Dam | North Carolina | Transylvania | 58 | High | Poor | 1919 | Water Supply |
| Koa Campground Dam | North Carolina | Wilkes | 58 | High | Fair | 1973 | Recreation |
| Silver Springs Dam | North Carolina | Jackson | 58 | High | Poor | 1994 | Recreation |
| Icard Dam | North Carolina | Alexander | 58 | High | Fair | 1919 | Other |
| South Hyco Lake Dam | North Carolina | Person | 58 | High | Fair | 1977 | Recreation |
| Fox Mountain Lake Dam | North Carolina | Iredell | 57 | Low | Fair | 1955 | Recreation |
| South Mountain State Park Dam | North Carolina | Burke | 57 | High | Fair | 1950 | Recreation |
| 2nd Broad River Watershed Dam #2 | North Carolina | Rutherford | 56 | High | Satisfactory | 1995 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Seven Lakes Dam #1 | North Carolina | Moore | 56 | High | Fair | 1973 | Recreation |
| Blue Star Dam Upper | North Carolina | Henderson | 56 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Williams Lake Dam #3 | North Carolina | Moore | 55 | Low | Fair | 1967 | Irrigation |
| Mayo Fgd Settling Basin Dam | North Carolina | Person | 55 | High | Satisfactory | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Hickory Nut Upper Dam | North Carolina | Rutherford | 55 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Lake Don T. Howell Dam | North Carolina | Cabarrus | 55 | High | Fair | 1993 | Water Supply |
| Bsa Piedmont Council Dam #2 | North Carolina | Rutherford | 55 | Significant | Fair | 1981 | Recreation |
| Shearon Harris Auxiliary Reservoir Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 55 | Low | Satisfactory | 1979 | Other |
| Little Mountain Aircraft Lake Dam | North Carolina | Catawba | 55 | Low | Fair | 1974 | Recreation |
| Lake Houser Dam | North Carolina | Cleveland | 55 | Significant | Fair | 1970 | Recreation |
| Muddy Creek Dam #19 | North Carolina | McDowell | 55 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1961 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake Sheila Dam | North Carolina | Henderson | 55 | High | Fair | 1964 | Recreation |
| Oak Hollow Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 54 | High | Fair | 1971 | Recreation |
| Crabtree Creek WS Dam #11-A | North Carolina | Wake | 54 | High | Satisfactory | 1980 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| 2nd Broad River Watershed Dam #22 | North Carolina | Rutherford | 54 | High | Satisfactory | 1978 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Infinity Road Raw Water Reservoir Dam | North Carolina | Durham | 54 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1978 | Water Supply |
| Seven Lakes Dam #2 | North Carolina | Moore | 54 | High | Fair | 1973 | 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.