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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Dam | North Carolina | Jackson | 22 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Lowery Pond Dam | North Carolina | Mitchell | 22 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Monroeton Golf Course Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 22 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Lake Lewthorne Dam | North Carolina | Buncombe | 22 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Lakepointe Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 22 | Significant | Fair | 1989 | Other |
| Harris Dam #2 | North Carolina | Davie | 22 | Low | Not Rated | 1981 | Recreation |
| Livery Pond Dam | North Carolina | Henderson | 22 | Significant | Unsatisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Ayers Pond Dam | North Carolina | Yancey | 22 | High | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Pettit Pond Dam | North Carolina | Henderson | 22 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Mcentire Dam | North Carolina | McDowell | 22 | Low | Satisfactory | 1977 | Recreation |
| Lopp Lake Dam | North Carolina | Davidson | 22 | Low | Not Rated | 1983 | Recreation |
| Laurel Hill Park Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 22 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Allen Retention Basin Dam | North Carolina | Gaston | 22 | High | Satisfactory | 2018 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Rice Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 22 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Paradise Point Dam | North Carolina | Gaston | 22 | High | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Lower Zoo Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 22 | High | Fair | 1978 | Irrigation |
| Meditation Lake Dam | North Carolina | Henderson | 22 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Giverney Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 22 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Deyton Dam | North Carolina | Yancey | 22 | High | Poor | 1950 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Ncda Clinton Research Station Dam | North Carolina | Sampson | 22 | Low | Not Rated | — | Other |
| Jones Dam | North Carolina | Caswell | 22 | High | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Fann Lake Dam | North Carolina | Cumberland | 22 | Low | Not Rated | 1963 | Recreation |
| Timber Ridge Lake Dam | North Carolina | Alamance | 22 | High | Fair | 1955 | Recreation |
| Dupont Derc Pond #3 Dam | North Carolina | Cumberland | 22 | Low | — | 2007 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Horseshoe Pond Dam | North Carolina | Lincoln | 22 | High | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Brookdale Lake Dam | North Carolina | Forsyth | 22 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Scull Lake Dam | North Carolina | Hoke | 22 | High | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Echo Valley Pond Dam | North Carolina | Macon | 22 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Holly Hills Lake Dam | North Carolina | Moore | 22 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| John W. Bennett Dam | North Carolina | Rutherford | 22 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Shallotte Wastewater Lagoon No. 2 | North Carolina | Brunswick | 22 | High | Not Rated | 1997 | Other |
| Saint Andrews College Lake Dam | North Carolina | Scotland | 22 | Low | — | 1960 | Recreation |
| Sportsmans Wildlife Club Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 22 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Lower Three Lakes Estate Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 22 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Flat Rock Pond Dam | North Carolina | Ashe | 22 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Canterbury Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 22 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| New Johnson Pond Dam | North Carolina | Lee | 22 | High | Fair | 1991 | Recreation |
| Furr Dam #5 | North Carolina | Cabarrus | 22 | Significant | Fair | 1980 | Recreation |
| Windrow Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 22 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Warrior Mountain Dam | North Carolina | Polk | 22 | High | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Robins Nest Lake Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 22 | Low | Not Rated | 1973 | Recreation |
| Olde Raleigh Dam #2 | North Carolina | Wake | 22 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Lake Townsend Wtp Dam #1 | North Carolina | Guilford | 22 | Low | Not Rated | 1995 | Other |
| C. L. White Dam | North Carolina | Surry | 22 | Low | Not Rated | 1982 | Irrigation |
| Woodland Hills Dam | North Carolina | Buncombe | 22 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Cedar Hills Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 22 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Dixie Lake Dam | North Carolina | Scotland | 22 | Low | Fair | 1962 | Recreation |
| Shaw-Hudson Lake Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 22 | High | Fair | 1970 | Recreation |
| Kildaire Farms Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 22 | High | Poor | 1985 | Recreation |
| Plemmons Pond Dam | North Carolina | Buncombe | 22 | Significant | Fair | — | 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.