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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Pond Dam | North Carolina | Cumberland | 24 | High | Fair | 1990 | Recreation |
| Camp Occoneechee Dam | North Carolina | Rutherford | 24 | High | Poor | 1927 | Recreation |
| Sharon Lake Lower Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 24 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Aydelette Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 24 | High | Fair | 1933 | Recreation |
| Sei Farms Dam | North Carolina | Henderson | 24 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Farmers Chemical Assoc Lake Dam | North Carolina | Hertford | 24 | Low | — | — | Other |
| Pine Tree Subdivision Dam | North Carolina | Transylvania | 24 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| O'Dillon Lake Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 24 | High | Fair | 1947 | Recreation |
| Bormuth Dam | North Carolina | Burke | 24 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Penny Hill Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 24 | Low | Fair | 1956 | Recreation |
| Wayne County Wildlife Pond Dam | North Carolina | Wayne | 24 | High | Fair | 1963 | Recreation |
| 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 |
| Rorie Pond Dam | North Carolina | Hoke | 24 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Williams Lake Dam #8 | North Carolina | Moore | 24 | Low | Fair | — | Irrigation |
| Charles Naylor Dam | North Carolina | Sampson | 24 | Low | Not Rated | 1985 | Irrigation |
| Lake Lamar Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 24 | Low | Not Rated | 1958 | Recreation |
| Greensboro National Golf Course Dam #2 | North Carolina | Rockingham | 24 | High | Fair | 1995 | Recreation |
| Oakdale Cotton Mills Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 24 | Low | Fair | — | Other |
| Taylor Lake Dam | North Carolina | Duplin | 24 | Low | Not Rated | 1948 | Recreation |
| Cameron Morrison Lagoon Dam | North Carolina | Richmond | 24 | Significant | Not Rated | 1990 | Other |
| Cook Lake Dam | North Carolina | Davie | 24 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Petree Lake Dam | North Carolina | Forsyth | 24 | Low | Not Rated | 1966 | Recreation |
| Langdon Lake Dam #1 | North Carolina | Johnston | 24 | Low | Fair | 1940 | Irrigation |
| Cobb Lake Dam | North Carolina | Macon | 24 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Farris Park Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 24 | Low | Not Rated | 1979 | Recreation |
| Fox Pond Dam | North Carolina | Stokes | 24 | Low | Not Rated | 1950 | Recreation |
| Lynco Dam (Aka Forbis Lake Dam) | North Carolina | Guilford | 24 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| New Hope Fishing Lake West Dam | North Carolina | Iredell | 24 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Harris Dam Lower | North Carolina | Guilford | 24 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| North Ridge Lake Dam Lower | North Carolina | Wake | 24 | High | Fair | 1971 | Irrigation |
| Capps Dam | North Carolina | Alamance | 24 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Carolina Lake Dam | North Carolina | Moore | 24 | Significant | Unsatisfactory | 1985 | Recreation |
| Slick Rock Mountain Dam | North Carolina | Transylvania | 24 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Aerated Stabilization Basin Dam | North Carolina | Transylvania | 24 | High | Fair | 1977 | Other |
| Ed Wilkins Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 24 | High | Poor | 1987 | Recreation |
| Hobbs Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 24 | High | Fair | 1960 | Recreation |
| Strayhorn Dam #2 | North Carolina | Orange | 24 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Hooper Creek Dam | North Carolina | Polk | 24 | Significant | Fair | 1965 | Recreation |
| Three Rivers Farm Pond Dam | North Carolina | Hertford | 24 | Low | — | 1988 | Irrigation |
| Forest Lake Dam | North Carolina | Davie | 24 | Low | Not Rated | 1966 | Recreation |
| Benbow Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 24 | Low | Not Rated | 1963 | Recreation |
| Sharp'S Lake Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 24 | Low | Not Rated | 1956 | Recreation |
| Forest Lake Dam | North Carolina | Transylvania | 24 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1968 | Recreation |
| Lakewood Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 24 | Low | Not Rated | 1951 | Recreation |
| Sunnyside Lake Dam | North Carolina | Rutherford | 24 | High | Poor | 1950 | Recreation |
| Green Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 24 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| The Peninsula At Amberly Dam | North Carolina | Chatham | 24 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Mcewen Estate Dam | North Carolina | Alamance | 24 | High | Fair | 1950 | 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.