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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Lakes Dam #2 | North Carolina | Moore | 54 | High | Fair | 1973 | Recreation |
| 2nd Broad River Watershed Dam #22 | North Carolina | Rutherford | 54 | High | Satisfactory | 1978 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Grassy Knob Acres Dam | North Carolina | Polk | 53 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Grandfather Mountain Club Lake Dam | North Carolina | Avery | 53 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Mayo Retention Basin Dam | North Carolina | Person | 53 | High | Satisfactory | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Old Mill Lake Dam | North Carolina | Caldwell | 53 | High | Unsatisfactory | — | Other |
| Cleveland Co. Sanitary District Water Storage Reservoir Dam | North Carolina | Cleveland | 53 | High | Satisfactory | 2010 | Water Supply |
| Big Hickory Pond A Dam | North Carolina | Surry | 53 | Low | Satisfactory | 2004 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Green Lake Dam | North Carolina | Bladen | 52 | Low | Fair | 1960 | Recreation |
| Lama Farm Lower Dam | North Carolina | Lincoln | 52 | Low | Fair | — | Irrigation |
| Grandview Peaks West Dam | North Carolina | McDowell | 51 | Low | Satisfactory | 2012 | Other |
| Shelley Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 51 | High | Satisfactory | 1975 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Roxboro West Ash Basin Rock Filter Dam | North Carolina | Person | 51 | High | Fair | 1986 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake Forest Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 51 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Valdese Lake Dam | North Carolina | Burke | 50 | Low | Not Rated | 1935 | Water Supply |
| Allen Retired Ash Basin Dam | North Carolina | Gaston | 50 | High | Satisfactory | 1957 | Other |
| Lithium Lagoon B Dam | North Carolina | Gaston | 50 | Significant | Fair | — | Other |
| Ashe Lake Dam | North Carolina | Ashe | 50 | High | Poor | 1955 | Recreation |
| Grandfather Mountain Dam | North Carolina | Avery | 50 | High | Satisfactory | 1964 | Recreation |
| Mission | North Carolina | Clay | 50 | High | Fair | 1924 | Hydroelectric |
| Price Dam | North Carolina | Danville | 50 | Low | Not Rated | — | Irrigation |
| Piedmont Minerals Lake Dam | North Carolina | Orange | 50 | Low | — | — | Tailings |
| Crabtree Creek WS Dam #5-A | North Carolina | Wake | 50 | High | Satisfactory | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Sapphire Lakes G & T Dam #1 | North Carolina | Transylvania | 50 | High | Fair | 1984 | Recreation |
| Comm Scope Dam | North Carolina | Catawba | 50 | Significant | Fair | 1967 | Other |
| White Lake Dam | North Carolina | Harnett | 50 | High | Fair | 1975 | Recreation |
| Robin Smith Dam | North Carolina | Polk | 50 | High | Fair | 2002 | Recreation |
| Murray Hilton Lake Dam | North Carolina | Rutherford | 50 | High | Satisfactory | 1963 | Recreation |
| Blanchard Lake Dam #1 | North Carolina | Harnett | 50 | High | Poor | 1943 | Recreation |
| Lake Fisher Dam | North Carolina | Cabarrus | 50 | High | Fair | 1948 | Water Supply |
| City Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 50 | High | Fair | 1928 | Recreation |
| Beacon Reservoir Dam | North Carolina | Buncombe | 50 | High | Not Rated | — | Other |
| Lake Jeanette Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 50 | High | Fair | 1943 | Recreation |
| Trout Lake Dam | North Carolina | Watauga | 49 | High | Fair | 1971 | Recreation |
| Delorenzo Dam | North Carolina | Henderson | 49 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Wells Lake Dam Upper | North Carolina | Cherokee | 49 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Second Broad River WS #10a Dam | North Carolina | McDowell | 49 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1984 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Big Hickory Pond B Dam | North Carolina | Surry | 49 | Low | Satisfactory | 2003 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Mars Hill Water Supply Dam | North Carolina | Madison | 49 | High | Fair | 1958 | Water Supply |
| Lipham Dam | North Carolina | Haywood | 49 | High | Poor | 1950 | Recreation |
| Eagle Lake Dam | North Carolina | Transylvania | 49 | High | Satisfactory | 1989 | Recreation |
| Tynecastle Dam | North Carolina | Avery | 49 | High | Poor | 1971 | Recreation |
| Hidden Creek South Dam | North Carolina | Wilkes | 48 | Low | Not Rated | 2009 | Recreation |
| Southern Pines Raw Water Reservoir Dam | North Carolina | Moore | 48 | High | Fair | 2012 | Water Supply |
| Rink Lake Dam | North Carolina | Alexander | 48 | Significant | Fair | 1917 | Hydroelectric |
| Girl Scouts Dam At Oak Springs | North Carolina | Iredell | 48 | Significant | Fair | 2013 | Recreation |
| Little Lake Dam | North Carolina | Henderson | 48 | High | Satisfactory | 2002 | Recreation |
| Lake Pinehurst Dam | North Carolina | Moore | 48 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Camp Ridgecrest Lake Dam | North Carolina | Buncombe | 48 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Eury | North Carolina | Montgomery | 48 | Low | Satisfactory | 1916 | Hydroelectric |
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.