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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Lake Dam | North Carolina | Cherokee | 22 | Significant | Poor | 1934 | Recreation |
| Hollifield Lake Dam | North Carolina | Lincoln | 22 | Low | Fair | 1964 | Recreation |
| Cedarwood Lake Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 22 | Low | Not Rated | 1958 | Recreation |
| Gilliam Lake Dam | North Carolina | Bladen | 22 | Low | Fair | 1949 | Recreation |
| Anderson Lake Dam | North Carolina | Macon | 22 | Significant | — | — | Recreation |
| Clodfelter Lake Dam | North Carolina | Davidson | 22 | Low | Not Rated | 1960 | Recreation |
| Morton Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 22 | Significant | Fair | — | Irrigation |
| Plyler Lake Dam | North Carolina | Union | 22 | Significant | Fair | 1956 | Recreation |
| Hedgecock Lake Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 22 | Low | Satisfactory | 1979 | Irrigation |
| E.O. Adams Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 22 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| African Plains Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 22 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Lineberry Lake Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 22 | Low | Not Rated | 1962 | Recreation |
| Hollow Farm Lagoon Dam | North Carolina | Franklin | 22 | Significant | — | 1973 | Other |
| Huff Pond Dam | North Carolina | Haywood | 22 | Significant | Fair | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Steele Millpond Dam | North Carolina | Richmond | 22 | Low | Not Rated | 1896 | Water Supply |
| Robinsons Pond Dam | North Carolina | Halifax | 22 | Low | Fair | 1949 | Recreation |
| Jordan Lake Dam | North Carolina | Moore | 22 | Low | Fair | 1953 | Irrigation |
| Ashley Lake Dam | North Carolina | Orange | 22 | Low | — | 1973 | Recreation |
| Lake Mcphaul Dam | North Carolina | Moore | 22 | Low | Fair | 1964 | Recreation |
| Parker Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 22 | Low | Not Rated | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Brooks Creek Dam | North Carolina | Macon | 22 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Vinson Lake Dam | North Carolina | Caswell | 22 | Low | Not Rated | 1958 | Recreation |
| Ross Dam | North Carolina | Madison | 22 | High | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Barus Dam | North Carolina | Burke | 22 | High | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Daniel Lake Dam | North Carolina | Davie | 22 | Low | Not Rated | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Coffey Dam | North Carolina | Caldwell | 22 | High | Poor | — | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Forbis Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 22 | Low | Not Rated | 1970 | Recreation |
| Rogers Lake Dam Upper | North Carolina | Alexander | 22 | Significant | Poor | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Quail Roost Lake Dam #1 | North Carolina | Durham | 22 | Low | — | 1950 | Recreation |
| Reavis Dam #1 | North Carolina | Davie | 22 | Low | Not Rated | 1987 | Irrigation |
| Dewitt Gaddy Dam | North Carolina | Anson | 22 | Low | Fair | 1982 | Irrigation |
| Mccollum Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 22 | Low | Not Rated | 1880 | Recreation |
| Statesville Flour Mill Dam | North Carolina | Iredell | 22 | Low | Fair | 1949 | Recreation |
| Currie Lake Dam | North Carolina | Montgomery | 22 | Low | Fair | 1958 | Irrigation |
| Ratliff Pond Dam | North Carolina | Anson | 22 | Low | Not Rated | 1993 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Brinkley Twin Lakes Dam #1 | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 22 | Significant | Fair | 1950 | Recreation |
| Bird Lake Dam | North Carolina | Jackson | 22 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Lake Desmond Dam | North Carolina | Forsyth | 22 | Significant | Not Rated | 1967 | Recreation |
| Siler City Country Club Dam | North Carolina | Chatham | 22 | Low | — | 1987 | Recreation |
| Snyder Lake Dam | North Carolina | Davidson | 22 | Low | Not Rated | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Allens Pond Dam | North Carolina | Pitt | 22 | Low | Fair | 1959 | Irrigation |
| Tandon Lake Dam | North Carolina | Forsyth | 22 | Low | Not Rated | 1970 | Recreation |
| Cherryville City Reservoir Dam | North Carolina | Gaston | 22 | Low | Fair | — | Other |
| Lewis Faw Dam | North Carolina | Caldwell | 22 | High | Poor | 1984 | Recreation |
| Highland Creek Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 22 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Mooneyham Dam | North Carolina | Johnston | 22 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Wood Lake Dam Upper | North Carolina | Randolph | 22 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Weston Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 22 | Low | Not Rated | 1981 | Recreation |
| Research Lake Dam #1 | North Carolina | Montgomery | 22 | Low | Fair | 1956 | Irrigation |
| High Rock Wildlife Pond Dam | North Carolina | Caswell | 22 | Low | Not Rated | 1969 | 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.