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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odom Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 23 | High | Fair | 1971 | Recreation |
| Blue Brothers Lake Dam | North Carolina | Harnett | 23 | Significant | Poor | 1955 | Irrigation |
| Crowders Creek Wwtp Dam #2 | North Carolina | Gaston | 23 | Significant | Fair | 1992 | Other |
| Oakwinds Lake Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 23 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Crowders Creek Wwtp Dam #1 | North Carolina | Gaston | 23 | Significant | Fair | 1992 | Other |
| Table Rock Fish Hatchery Dam | North Carolina | Burke | 23 | Significant | Fair | 1947 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Bonner Lake Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 23 | Low | Not Rated | 1981 | Recreation |
| Lake Diamond Dam | North Carolina | Moore | 23 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1975 | Recreation |
| Arrowhead Lake Dam | North Carolina | Transylvania | 23 | High | Fair | 1952 | Recreation |
| Talley Dam | North Carolina | Stanly | 23 | Low | Not Rated | 1982 | Irrigation |
| Mott Lake | North Carolina | Hoke | 23 | High | Poor | 1937 | Recreation |
| Flow Dam | North Carolina | Stanly | 23 | Low | Not Rated | 1972 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Lake Plaza Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 23 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Snyder Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 23 | Low | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Gurney Hollar Dam | North Carolina | Yadkin | 23 | Low | Not Rated | 1984 | Irrigation |
| Coolemee | North Carolina | Rowan | 23 | Low | Satisfactory | 1902 | Hydroelectric |
| Stricklin Dam | North Carolina | Rowan | 23 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Mallard Lake Dam Lower | North Carolina | Forsyth | 23 | High | Fair | 1967 | Recreation |
| Ragsdale Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 23 | Low | Fair | 1978 | Recreation |
| Morgan Pond Dam | North Carolina | Buncombe | 23 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Browns Lake Dam | North Carolina | Macon | 23 | High | Poor | — | Recreation |
| L G Dewitt Dam | North Carolina | Richmond | 23 | Low | Not Rated | 1980 | Recreation |
| Rtp South Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 23 | High | Satisfactory | 1993 | Recreation |
| Crystal Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 23 | High | Fair | — | Other |
| Fiber Lake Dam | North Carolina | Rowan | 23 | Low | Fair | 1966 | Recreation |
| Visaggio Dam | North Carolina | Iredell | 23 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Fox Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 23 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Thomas Blue Dam #1 | North Carolina | Moore | 23 | Low | Fair | — | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Day Tract Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 23 | Significant | Satisfactory | 2001 | Recreation |
| Conrad Lake Dam | North Carolina | Forsyth | 23 | High | Poor | 1945 | Recreation |
| Harris Lake Dam #1 | North Carolina | Moore | 23 | High | Fair | 1955 | Irrigation |
| W.S. Jones Dam | North Carolina | Macon | 23 | Significant | Poor | 1963 | Recreation |
| Stamey Farms Pond Dam | North Carolina | Iredell | 23 | Low | Fair | — | Irrigation |
| Tarheel Lake Dam | North Carolina | Transylvania | 23 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Cecil Dam #1 | North Carolina | Guilford | 23 | Low | Not Rated | 1968 | Recreation |
| Weatherman Dam | North Carolina | Avery | 23 | High | Fair | — | Irrigation |
| Snyder Pond Dam | North Carolina | Stanly | 23 | High | Fair | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Lake Corriher Dam | North Carolina | Rowan | 23 | High | Poor | 1953 | Water Supply |
| Buffalo Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 23 | High | Fair | 1922 | Water Supply |
| Shamrock Golf Course Lake Dam | North Carolina | Alamance | 23 | Low | Not Rated | 1960 | Recreation |
| Mckinney Lake Dam | North Carolina | Richmond | 23 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1939 | Water Supply |
| Camp Pond Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 23 | High | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Wildwood Mountain Dam | North Carolina | Macon | 23 | High | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Meredith College Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 23 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Liberty Wastewater Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 23 | Low | Not Rated | 1988 | Other |
| Davis Lake Dam #1 | North Carolina | Davidson | 23 | High | Fair | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Kent Brown Dam | North Carolina | McDowell | 23 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| North Lake Dam | North Carolina | Cumberland | 23 | High | Fair | 1989 | Recreation |
| Whip-O-Will Farms Dam #1 | North Carolina | Davie | 23 | Low | Not Rated | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Forest Home Estate Dam | North Carolina | Caswell | 23 | Low | Fair | 1991 | 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.