Browse Dams
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.
| Name | State | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siler City Water Supply Dam | North Carolina | Chatham | 20 | High | Poor | 1953 | Recreation |
| Lewis Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 20 | High | Unsatisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Danga Lake Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 20 | High | Fair | 1954 | Recreation |
| Lake Emerald Dam | North Carolina | Jackson | 20 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Crystal Lake Dam | North Carolina | Durham | 20 | High | Satisfactory | 1947 | Recreation |
| Bridford Apartments Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 20 | High | Fair | 1997 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Sharon Lake Upper Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 20 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Baucom Lake Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 20 | High | Fair | 1980 | Irrigation |
| Buck Basin #2 To Basin #3 Dam | North Carolina | Rowan | 20 | High | Fair | 1979 | Tailings |
| Akins Lake Dam #1 | North Carolina | Wake | 20 | Low | Fair | 1954 | Irrigation |
| Marimont Lower Dam | North Carolina | McDowell | 20 | High | Fair | 1965 | Recreation |
| Johnson Pond Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 20 | High | Fair | 1958 | Recreation |
| Schmidt Pond Dam | North Carolina | Buncombe | 20 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Anson County Wwtp Upper Dam (Sludge Lagoon) | North Carolina | Anson | 20 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1970 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lower Toms Creek Nursery Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 20 | High | Fair | - | Irrigation |
| Lake Megan Dam | North Carolina | Transylvania | 20 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Huggins Glen Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 20 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Busbee Reservoir Dam | North Carolina | Buncombe | 20 | High | Satisfactory | 1914 | Recreation |
| Lasater Mill Pond Dam | North Carolina | Forsyth | 20 | High | Fair | 1929 | Recreation |
| E & D Sheppard Dam | North Carolina | Anson | 20 | High | Fair | - | Irrigation |
| Upper Holiday Lake Dam | North Carolina | Lee | 20 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Son Lan Lee Shipwash Dam | North Carolina | Johnston | 20 | High | Fair | - | Irrigation |
| Colonial Country Club Dam Upper | North Carolina | Randolph | 20 | Low | Fair | 1962 | Recreation |
| Pine Creek Dam | North Carolina | Jackson | 20 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Greensboro National Golf Course Dam #1 | North Carolina | Rockingham | 20 | High | Fair | 1994 | Recreation |
| Leadmine Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 20 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Rtp W-5 Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 20 | High | Satisfactory | 2007 | |
| Lake Pinehurst Pond Dam #2 | North Carolina | Moore | 20 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| R.S. Jones Jr Upper Dam | North Carolina | Macon | 20 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| White Oak Mtn. Dam #4 | North Carolina | Polk | 20 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Broyhill Walking Park Dam | North Carolina | Caldwell | 20 | High | Fair | - | Other |
| Lake Craig Dam | North Carolina | Buncombe | 20 | High | Satisfactory | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Gaston Country Club Lake Dam | North Carolina | Gaston | 20 | High | Fair | - | Irrigation |
| Adams Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 20 | High | Fair | 1955 | Recreation |
| Lake Rim Dam | North Carolina | Cumberland | 20 | High | Fair | 1920 | Other |
| Marshall Holding Basin Dam | North Carolina | Catawba | 20 | High | Fair | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Maplecroft Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 20 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Ardrey Park Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 20 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Southern C'S Farm Lake Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 20 | High | Fair | 1970 | Recreation |
| Troy Lumber Company Lake Dam | North Carolina | Moore | 20 | Low | Fair | 1963 | Irrigation |
| Bessemer City Water Treatment Reservoir Dam | North Carolina | Gaston | 20 | High | Fair | - | Water Supply |
| Grogan Estate Lake Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 20 | High | Fair | 1958 | Irrigation |
| Lake Vista Dam | North Carolina | Durham | 20 | High | Satisfactory | 1958 | Recreation |
| Belmont Lake Dam | North Carolina | Nash | 20 | High | Poor | 1973 | Recreation |
| Blowing Rock Country Club Upper Dam | North Carolina | Watauga | 20 | Significant | Not Rated | - | Recreation |
| Twin Lake Dam #1 | North Carolina | Durham | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1963 | Recreation |
| Oakwood Lane Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 20 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Robin Lake Estates Dam A | North Carolina | Wayne | 20 | High | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Lower Colonial Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 20 | High | Fair | - | Other |
| Lake Providence Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 20 | High | Fair | 1991 | 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.