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3,687 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 3,687 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
Koger Properties Dam North Carolina Guilford 21 High Fair 1959 Recreation
Reed Dam North Carolina Henderson 21 Significant Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Mallard Lake Dam Upper West North Carolina Forsyth 21 High Fair 1967 Recreation
Bond Pond Dam North Carolina Harnett 20 Low Fair - Recreation
Frozen Lake Dam North Carolina Transylvania 20 High - 1934 Recreation
Mash Dam North Carolina Ashe 20 Significant Not Rated 2021 Recreation
Armstrong Dam North Carolina Cherokee 20 Significant Fair - Recreation
Glaxo Dam North Carolina Durham 20 Significant - - Flood Risk Reduction
Young Lake Dam North Carolina Harnett 20 High Not Rated 1870 Recreation
Rowland Lake Dam North Carolina Vance 20 Low - 1900 Other
Gates Pond Dam North Carolina Johnston 20 Low Satisfactory - Recreation
Lobinger Dam North Carolina Wake 20 Significant Fair - Recreation
Byrd Dam North Carolina Wake 20 High Fair 1981 Recreation
Mailman Road Dam 4 North Carolina Wake 20 Significant Poor - Other
Burke Dam North Carolina Alamance 20 Low Not Rated 1981 Debris Control
Jacobs Pond Dam North Carolina Gaston 20 High Satisfactory - Recreation
Lake View Dam North Carolina Franklin 20 Significant Fair - Recreation
Poitras Dam North Carolina Edgecombe 20 Low Fair - Recreation
Bellamy Lake Dam North Carolina Halifax 20 Low - 1940 Recreation
Sylvania Lake Dam North Carolina Johnston 20 Low - 1973 Recreation
Apple Dam North Carolina Alamance 20 Significant Not Rated - Recreation
Gaddy Lake Dam North Carolina Anson 20 Low Not Rated 1950 Recreation
Lindsey Dam North Carolina Rockingham 20 Low Not Rated - Recreation
Bone Lake Dam North Carolina Nash 20 Low - 1954 Irrigation
Moss Lake Dam North Carolina Halifax 20 Low - 1955 Irrigation
Guller Lake Dam North Carolina Gaston 20 Low Fair - Recreation
Burkhead Lake Dam #1 North Carolina Montgomery 20 Low Fair 1955 Irrigation
Stancil Lake Dam North Carolina Nash 20 Low - 1945 Irrigation
Holt Lake Dam North Carolina Johnston 20 Low Satisfactory 1900 Recreation
Goforth Dam #1 North Carolina Iredell 20 Low Fair 1979 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Jackson Pond Dam North Carolina Orange 20 Significant Fair - Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Elida Home Lake Dam North Carolina Buncombe 20 High Not Rated - Recreation
Braswell Lake Dam North Carolina Union 20 Low Not Rated 1955 Recreation
Weldon Lake Dam North Carolina Vance 20 Low - 1850 Other
Mid Pines Lake Dam North Carolina Moore 20 High Not Rated 1922 Recreation
Morris Lake Dam North Carolina Northampton 20 Low - 1966 Recreation
Mcfarland Lake Dam North Carolina Durham 20 Low - 1960 Recreation
Waddell Lake Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 20 Low Fair 1956 Recreation
Price Mill Lake Dam North Carolina Rockingham 20 Low Satisfactory 1947 Other
Marshall Pond #1 Dam North Carolina Wake 20 High Satisfactory - Irrigation
Carmel Lake Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 20 Low Fair - Irrigation
Stump Lake Dam North Carolina Stanly 20 Low Not Rated 1964 Water Supply
Flowers Dam North Carolina Johnston 20 Significant - - Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mitchiner Lake Dam North Carolina Franklin 20 Low Satisfactory 1907 Recreation
Chesterfield Lake Dam North Carolina Harnett 20 Low Fair 1954 Irrigation
Nelson Lake Dam North Carolina Anson 20 Low Fair 1945 Recreation
Barbour Pond Dam North Carolina Johnston 20 Low - 1982 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Taylor Lake Dam North Carolina Duplin 20 Low Not Rated 1969 Irrigation
Cheek Lake Dam North Carolina Union 20 Low Not Rated 1966 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Crabtree Lake Dam North Carolina Rutherford 20 High Unsatisfactory - Other

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.