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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rink Lake Dam | North Carolina | Alexander | 48 | Significant | Fair | 1917 | Hydroelectric |
| Camp Ridgecrest Lake Dam | North Carolina | Buncombe | 48 | High | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Eury | North Carolina | Montgomery | 48 | Low | Satisfactory | 1916 | Hydroelectric |
| Hidden Creek South Dam | North Carolina | Wilkes | 48 | Low | Not Rated | 2009 | Recreation |
| Black Run Creek Dam | North Carolina | Cabarrus | 48 | High | Fair | 1988 | Water Supply |
| Girl Scouts Dam At Oak Springs | North Carolina | Iredell | 48 | Significant | Fair | 2013 | Recreation |
| Cheoah Valley Dam | North Carolina | Swain | 48 | High | Poor | 1956 | Recreation |
| Headwaters Dam | North Carolina | Ashe | 47 | High | Fair | 2001 | Recreation |
| Third Creek Watershed Dam #7a | North Carolina | Alexander | 47 | High | Fair | 1955 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Melrose Mountain Dam #2 | North Carolina | Polk | 47 | High | Poor | 1972 | Recreation |
| Hughes Lake Dam | North Carolina | Cleveland | 47 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Lake Tiaroga Dam | North Carolina | Transylvania | 47 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Albemarle Dam | North Carolina | Cleveland | 47 | High | Fair | 1951 | Water Supply |
| Motsu Disposal Dike | North Carolina | Brunswick | 47 | Low | - | 1972 | Other |
| John Bunch Lake Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 47 | High | Fair | 1942 | Water Supply |
| Spruce Pine Water Supply Dam #1 | North Carolina | Mitchell | 47 | High | Fair | - | Water Supply |
| Troublesome Creek Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 47 | High | Fair | 1974 | Water Supply |
| Low Gap Wildlife Club Dam | North Carolina | Surry | 46 | High | Fair | 1953 | Recreation |
| Legacy Irrigation Storage Pond Dam | North Carolina | Chatham | 46 | Low | Fair | 2007 | Irrigation |
| Fox Lake Dam | North Carolina | Sampson | 46 | Low | Fair | 1969 | Recreation |
| Lake Monroe Dam | North Carolina | Union | 46 | High | Fair | 1955 | Recreation |
| Muddy Creek Dam #15 | North Carolina | McDowell | 46 | Low | Satisfactory | 1962 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Muddy Creek Dam #16 | North Carolina | McDowell | 46 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Black Mountain Reservoir Dam | North Carolina | Buncombe | 46 | High | Satisfactory | - | Water Supply |
| Devils Lake Dam | North Carolina | Watauga | 46 | High | Fair | 1965 | Recreation |
| Buffalo Lake Dam | North Carolina | Harnett | 46 | High | Fair | 1953 | Recreation |
| Umstead Park Lake Dam #2 | North Carolina | Wake | 45 | Low | Fair | 1955 | Recreation |
| Ramseur Water Supply Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 45 | High | Fair | - | Water Supply |
| Robert L. Reece Lake Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 45 | High | Fair | 1983 | Other |
| Lake Royale Dam | North Carolina | Franklin | 45 | High | Satisfactory | 1973 | Recreation |
| Lake Crabtree Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 45 | High | Satisfactory | 1988 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Wakefield Lake Dam #2 | North Carolina | Wake | 45 | Low | Satisfactory | 1953 | Irrigation |
| Melrose Mountain Dam #1 | North Carolina | Polk | 45 | High | Fair | 1972 | Recreation |
| Fred G Bond Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 45 | High | Satisfactory | 1970 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lincoln Raw Water Reservoir Dam | North Carolina | Lincoln | 45 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1994 | Water Supply |
| Flat Top Mountain Lake Dam | North Carolina | Buncombe | 45 | High | Satisfactory | 1957 | Recreation |
| University Place Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 45 | High | Fair | 1985 | Recreation |
| Macedonia Lake Dam | North Carolina | Henderson | 45 | High | Fair | 2000 | Recreation |
| Town Fork Creek WS Dam #7 | North Carolina | Stokes | 45 | High | Fair | 1981 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| The Wilds Dam | North Carolina | Transylvania | 45 | Significant | Fair | 1969 | Recreation |
| Second Broad River WS #11-15 Dam | North Carolina | McDowell | 45 | High | Satisfactory | 1994 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Laurel Lake Dam | North Carolina | Transylvania | 45 | High | Fair | 1963 | Recreation |
| Lake Montonia Dam | North Carolina | Cleveland | 45 | High | Fair | 1933 | Recreation |
| Kennedy Lake Dam | North Carolina | Cleveland | 45 | Low | Fair | 1956 | Recreation |
| Foster Lake Dam | North Carolina | Montgomery | 45 | Low | Fair | 1964 | Recreation |
| Cantrell Lake Dam | North Carolina | Transylvania | 45 | Significant | Fair | 1960 | Recreation |
| Cane Creek Lake Dam | North Carolina | Union | 45 | High | Fair | 1974 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Nantahala - Gated Spillway and 2 Fuseplugs | North Carolina | Macon | 45 | High | Satisfactory | 1942 | Hydroelectric |
| Little Yadkin River WS Dam #6 | North Carolina | Stokes | 45 | High | Fair | 1971 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Vitale Orchard Dam | North Carolina | Macon | 45 | High | Poor | 1965 | 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.