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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holden Dam | North Carolina | Caldwell | 25 | High | Unsatisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Second Broad River WS #11-7 Dam | North Carolina | McDowell | 25 | Low | Satisfactory | 1994 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Patterson Lake Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 25 | Low | Fair | 1945 | Recreation |
| Hedingham Dam #1 | North Carolina | Wake | 25 | High | Fair | 1955 | Recreation |
| Tom Harrison Memorial Dam | North Carolina | Wayne | 25 | High | Fair | 1963 | Recreation |
| Orchard Lake Dam | North Carolina | Henderson | 25 | High | Fair | 1964 | Recreation |
| Taylor Lake Dam | North Carolina | Buncombe | 25 | Low | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| John King Dam | North Carolina | Hoke | 25 | Low | Fair | 1982 | Irrigation |
| Wiggins Lake Dam | North Carolina | Edgecombe | 25 | High | Fair | 1953 | Recreation |
| Araniska Dam | North Carolina | Alleghany | 25 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Lethcoe Dam | North Carolina | Catawba | 25 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Lake Elton Dam | North Carolina | Durham | 25 | High | Fair | 1962 | Recreation |
| Gates Four Dam | North Carolina | Cumberland | 25 | High | Fair | 1940 | Recreation |
| Earnhardt Lake Dam | North Carolina | Cabarrus | 25 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Hemlock Lake Dam | North Carolina | Transylvania | 25 | High | Fair | 1937 | Recreation |
| West Lake Dam | North Carolina | Harnett | 25 | Low | Fair | 1954 | Irrigation |
| Gilmore Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 25 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Glenville Saddle Dike | North Carolina | Jackson | 25 | High | Satisfactory | 1941 | Hydroelectric |
| New River Lake Dam | North Carolina | Watauga | 25 | High | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Bagwell Pond Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 25 | Low | Fair | 1962 | Recreation |
| Gourley Lake Dam | North Carolina | Caswell | 25 | Low | Not Rated | 1978 | Other |
| Dickerson Pond Dam | North Carolina | Granville | 25 | Low | Fair | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Holly Berry Mountain Dam | North Carolina | Jackson | 25 | Significant | Fair | 1965 | Recreation |
| Camp Merrimac Dam | North Carolina | Buncombe | 25 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Thompson-Arthur Lake Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 25 | Low | Fair | 1960 | Recreation |
| Harwood Lake Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 25 | Low | Poor | 1961 | Recreation |
| Sossamon Dam | North Carolina | Swain | 25 | Significant | Poor | 1957 | Recreation |
| State Fair H & L Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 25 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Hester Lake Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 25 | Low | Fair | 1946 | Irrigation |
| American Legion Lake Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 25 | Low | Poor | 1950 | Recreation |
| Hedrick Sand & Gravel Lake Dam | North Carolina | Anson | 25 | Low | Fair | 1924 | Water Supply |
| Shallowford Lakes Dam #2 | North Carolina | Forsyth | 25 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Townsend Foods Dam | North Carolina | Chatham | 25 | Low | Satisfactory | 1963 | Other |
| Sequoyah Dam | North Carolina | Macon | 25 | High | Fair | 1926 | Hydroelectric |
| Hidden Lake Dam | North Carolina | Franklin | 25 | Low | Satisfactory | 1974 | Irrigation |
| Hutchens Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 25 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Edwards Pond Dam | North Carolina | Sampson | 25 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Alford Brothers Lake Dam | North Carolina | Franklin | 25 | Low | Fair | 1955 | Recreation |
| Snyder Pond Dam | North Carolina | Avery | 25 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Hedingham Dam #2 | North Carolina | Wake | 25 | High | Fair | 1990 | Recreation |
| Lenio Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 25 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Beverly Crest Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 25 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Lake Unity Dam | North Carolina | Durham | 24 | Low | Satisfactory | 1956 | Recreation |
| Camp Occoneechee Dam | North Carolina | Rutherford | 24 | High | Poor | 1927 | Recreation |
| Charles Naylor Dam | North Carolina | Sampson | 24 | Low | Not Rated | 1985 | Irrigation |
| Messick Lake Dam | North Carolina | Forsyth | 24 | Significant | Not Rated | — | Irrigation |
| Parker Lagoon Dam | North Carolina | Johnston | 24 | Significant | — | — | Other |
| Anne Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 24 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Sharon Lake Lower Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 24 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Harris Dam Lower | North Carolina | Guilford | 24 | Low | Not Rated | — | 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.