Browse Dams
3,687 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 3,687 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 24 | Low | Not Rated | 1951 | Recreation |
| Ed Wilkins Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 24 | High | Fair | 1987 | Recreation |
| Sharp'S Lake Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 24 | Low | Not Rated | 1956 | Recreation |
| Sei Farms Dam | North Carolina | Henderson | 24 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Smith Dam | North Carolina | Johnston | 24 | Significant | Fair | - | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Martin Marietta Maiden Quarry Dam | North Carolina | Catawba | 24 | High | Fair | 1998 | Water Supply |
| Hanks Dam | North Carolina | Jackson | 24 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Buck Retention Basin Dam | North Carolina | Rowan | 24 | Significant | Fair | 2019 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Farris Park Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 24 | Low | Not Rated | 1979 | Recreation |
| Johnson Pond Dam | North Carolina | Chatham | 24 | Significant | Poor | - | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sharon Lake Lower Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 24 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| D & J Farms Lake Dam | North Carolina | Anson | 24 | Low | Not Rated | 1951 | Recreation |
| Johnson Dam | North Carolina | Haywood | 24 | Significant | Poor | - | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Camp Occoneechee Dam | North Carolina | Rutherford | 24 | High | Poor | 1927 | Recreation |
| Camp Tekoa Dam | North Carolina | Henderson | 24 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Crooked Creek Lake Dam | North Carolina | Henderson | 24 | High | Fair | 1938 | Recreation |
| Capps Dam | North Carolina | Alamance | 24 | Low | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Three Rivers Farm Pond Dam | North Carolina | Hertford | 24 | Low | - | 1988 | Irrigation |
| Knight Lake Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 24 | Low | Fair | 1980 | Irrigation |
| Charles Naylor Dam | North Carolina | Sampson | 24 | Low | Not Rated | 1985 | Irrigation |
| Hooper Creek Dam | North Carolina | Polk | 24 | Significant | Fair | 1965 | Recreation |
| Hobbs Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 24 | High | Fair | 1960 | Recreation |
| Aerated Stabilization Basin Dam | North Carolina | Transylvania | 24 | High | Fair | 1977 | Other |
| Wesleyan Youth Camp Lake Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 24 | Low | Not Rated | 1967 | Recreation |
| Benbow Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 24 | Low | Not Rated | 1963 | Recreation |
| Powell Pond Dam | North Carolina | Caldwell | 24 | Significant | Poor | - | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| The Peninsula At Amberly Dam | North Carolina | Chatham | 24 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Carolina Lake Dam | North Carolina | Moore | 24 | Significant | Unsatisfactory | 1985 | Recreation |
| Bormuth Dam | North Carolina | Burke | 24 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Lynco Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 24 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Wayne County Wildlife Pond Dam | North Carolina | Wayne | 24 | High | Fair | 1963 | Recreation |
| Green Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 24 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Mcewen Estate Dam | North Carolina | Alamance | 24 | High | Fair | 1950 | Recreation |
| Piper Glen Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 24 | Low | Fair | 1988 | Irrigation |
| New Hope Fishing Lake East Dam | North Carolina | Iredell | 24 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Ezra Road Dam | North Carolina | Cleveland | 23 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Compton Lake Dam | North Carolina | Orange | 23 | Low | - | - | Other |
| Altapass Dam | North Carolina | Mitchell | 23 | High | Not Rated | - | Recreation |
| Blanchard Dam | North Carolina | Alamance | 23 | Low | Not Rated | 1940 | Recreation |
| Larkin Golf Course South Dam | North Carolina | Iredell | 23 | High | Fair | - | Irrigation |
| Crater Lake Dam | North Carolina | Yadkin | 23 | Low | Not Rated | - | Recreation |
| Mallard Creek Wrf Equalization Basin Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 23 | Significant | Fair | 1979 | Other |
| Bonner Lake Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 23 | Low | Not Rated | 1981 | Recreation |
| Warren Dam | North Carolina | Gaston | 23 | High | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Gurney Hollar Dam | North Carolina | Yadkin | 23 | Low | Not Rated | 1984 | Irrigation |
| Earth Movers Dam Upper | North Carolina | Iredell | 23 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Morrison Plantation Dam #1 | North Carolina | Iredell | 23 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Arnold Palmer Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 23 | High | Fair | 1987 | Recreation |
| Flow Dam | North Carolina | Stanly | 23 | Low | Not Rated | 1972 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Snyder Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 23 | Low | Poor | - | 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.