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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Chemical Assoc Lake Dam | North Carolina | Hertford | 24 | Low | — | — | Other |
| Anne Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 24 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Messick Lake Dam | North Carolina | Forsyth | 24 | Significant | Not Rated | — | Irrigation |
| Works Lake Dam | North Carolina | Duplin | 24 | Low | Not Rated | 1949 | Irrigation |
| The Peninsula At Amberly Dam | North Carolina | Chatham | 24 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Alsup Lake Dam | North Carolina | Forsyth | 24 | High | Fair | 1952 | Recreation |
| South Bay Dike | North Carolina | Columbus | 24 | High | Not Rated | — | Other |
| Knight Lake Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 24 | Low | Fair | 1980 | Irrigation |
| Parker Lagoon Dam | North Carolina | Johnston | 24 | Significant | — | — | Other |
| Sharon Lake Lower Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 24 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Lake Lamar Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 24 | Low | Not Rated | 1958 | Recreation |
| Williams Lake Dam #8 | North Carolina | Moore | 24 | Low | Fair | — | Irrigation |
| Teague Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 24 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Hobbs Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 24 | High | Fair | 1960 | Recreation |
| Petree Lake Dam | North Carolina | Forsyth | 24 | Low | Not Rated | 1966 | Recreation |
| Taylor Lake Dam | North Carolina | Duplin | 24 | Low | Not Rated | 1948 | Recreation |
| Cobb Lake Dam | North Carolina | Macon | 24 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Langdon Lake Dam #1 | North Carolina | Johnston | 24 | Low | Fair | 1940 | Irrigation |
| Mcewen Estate Dam | North Carolina | Alamance | 24 | High | Fair | 1950 | Recreation |
| New Hope Fishing Lake West Dam | North Carolina | Iredell | 24 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| North Ridge Lake Dam Lower | North Carolina | Wake | 24 | High | Fair | 1971 | Irrigation |
| Pine Tree Subdivision Dam | North Carolina | Transylvania | 24 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Fox Pond Dam | North Carolina | Stokes | 24 | Low | Not Rated | 1950 | 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 |
| Farris Park Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 24 | Low | Not Rated | 1979 | Recreation |
| Harris Dam Lower | North Carolina | Guilford | 24 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Powell Pond Dam | North Carolina | Caldwell | 24 | Significant | Fair | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Long Hope Club Dam | North Carolina | Ashe | 24 | High | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Clark Pond Dam | North Carolina | Cumberland | 24 | High | Fair | 1990 | Recreation |
| Lake Unity Dam | North Carolina | Durham | 24 | Low | Satisfactory | 1956 | Recreation |
| O'Dillon Lake Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 24 | High | Fair | 1947 | Recreation |
| Camp Occoneechee Dam | North Carolina | Rutherford | 24 | High | Poor | 1927 | Recreation |
| Spencer Mountain | North Carolina | Gaston | 24 | Low | Satisfactory | 1905 | Hydroelectric |
| Hooper Creek Dam | North Carolina | Polk | 24 | Significant | Fair | 1965 | Recreation |
| Carolina Lake Dam | North Carolina | Moore | 24 | Significant | Unsatisfactory | 1985 | Recreation |
| Lake Providence Dam | North Carolina | Union | 24 | High | Fair | 1988 | Recreation |
| Lakewood Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 24 | Low | Not Rated | 1951 | Recreation |
| Aerated Stabilization Basin Dam | North Carolina | Transylvania | 24 | High | Fair | 1977 | Other |
| Forest Lake Dam | North Carolina | Davie | 24 | Low | Not Rated | 1966 | Recreation |
| Crooked Creek Lake Dam | North Carolina | Henderson | 24 | High | Fair | 1938 | Recreation |
| Benbow Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 24 | Low | Not Rated | 1963 | Recreation |
| Ed Wilkins Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 24 | High | Poor | 1987 | Recreation |
| Capps Dam | North Carolina | Alamance | 24 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Three Rivers Farm Pond Dam | North Carolina | Hertford | 24 | Low | — | 1988 | Irrigation |
| Chesapeake Dam | North Carolina | Cumberland | 24 | High | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Piper Glen Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 24 | Low | Fair | 1988 | Irrigation |
| Hanks Dam | North Carolina | Jackson | 24 | High | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Brookberry Farm Lake Dam West | North Carolina | Forsyth | 24 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Sunnyside Lake Dam | North Carolina | Rutherford | 24 | High | Poor | 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.