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.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Lake Lewthorne Dam North Carolina Buncombe 22 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Monroeton Golf Course Dam North Carolina Rockingham 22 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Ayers Pond Dam North Carolina Yancey 22 High Poor — Recreation
Livery Pond Dam North Carolina Henderson 22 Significant Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Mitchell Dam North Carolina Jackson 22 Significant Poor — Recreation
Lakepointe Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 22 Significant Fair 1989 Other
High Rock Wildlife Pond Dam North Carolina Caswell 22 Low Not Rated 1969 Recreation
Harris Dam #2 North Carolina Davie 22 Low Not Rated 1981 Recreation
Giverney Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 22 High Fair — Recreation
Mcentire Dam North Carolina McDowell 22 Low Satisfactory 1977 Recreation
Rice Dam North Carolina Guilford 22 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Allen Retention Basin Dam North Carolina Gaston 22 High Satisfactory 2018 Flood Risk Reduction
Meditation Lake Dam North Carolina Henderson 22 High Fair — Recreation
Pettit Pond Dam North Carolina Henderson 22 High Fair — Recreation
Paradise Point Dam North Carolina Gaston 22 High Poor — Recreation
Lopp Lake Dam North Carolina Davidson 22 Low Not Rated 1983 Recreation
Lower Zoo Dam North Carolina Randolph 22 High Fair 1978 Irrigation
Laurel Hill Park Dam North Carolina Wake 22 Significant Fair — Recreation
Echo Valley Pond Dam North Carolina Macon 22 High Fair — Recreation
Horseshoe Pond Dam North Carolina Lincoln 22 High Poor — Recreation
Brookdale Lake Dam North Carolina Forsyth 22 High Fair — Recreation
Holly Hills Lake Dam North Carolina Moore 22 Low Fair — Recreation
Fann Lake Dam North Carolina Cumberland 22 Low Not Rated 1963 Recreation
Scull Lake Dam North Carolina Hoke 22 High Poor — Recreation
Jones Dam North Carolina Caswell 22 High Poor — Recreation
Dupont Derc Pond #3 Dam North Carolina Cumberland 22 Low — 2007 Fish and Wildlife Pond
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
Timber Ridge Lake Dam North Carolina Alamance 22 High Fair 1955 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
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
John W. Bennett Dam North Carolina Rutherford 22 High Fair — Recreation
New Johnson Pond Dam North Carolina Lee 22 High Fair 1991 Recreation
Windrow Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 22 High Fair — Recreation
Flat Rock Pond Dam North Carolina Ashe 22 High Fair — Recreation
Warrior Mountain Dam North Carolina Polk 22 High Poor — Recreation
Furr Dam #5 North Carolina Cabarrus 22 Significant Fair 1980 Recreation
Canterbury Dam North Carolina Wake 22 Significant Fair — Recreation
Shaw-Hudson Lake Dam North Carolina Randolph 22 High Fair 1970 Recreation
Lake Townsend Wtp Dam #1 North Carolina Guilford 22 Low Not Rated 1995 Other
Dixie Lake Dam North Carolina Scotland 22 Low Fair 1962 Recreation
Plemmons Pond Dam North Carolina Buncombe 22 Significant Fair — Recreation
C. L. White Dam North Carolina Surry 22 Low Not Rated 1982 Irrigation
Sapona Country Club Dam North Carolina Davidson 22 High Fair — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Robins Nest Lake Dam North Carolina Rockingham 22 Low Not Rated 1973 Recreation
Olde Raleigh Dam #2 North Carolina Wake 22 High Fair — Recreation
Woodland Hills Dam North Carolina Buncombe 22 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Kildaire Farms Dam North Carolina Wake 22 High Poor 1985 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.