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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
Rink Lake Dam North Carolina Alexander 48 Significant Fair 1917 Hydroelectric
Eury North Carolina Montgomery 48 Low Satisfactory 1916 Hydroelectric
Black Run Creek Dam North Carolina Cabarrus 48 High Fair 1988 Water Supply
Hidden Creek North Dam North Carolina Wilkes 48 Low Not Rated 2009 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Cheoah Valley Dam North Carolina Swain 48 High Poor 1956 Recreation
Girl Scouts Dam At Oak Springs North Carolina Iredell 48 Significant Fair 2013 Recreation
Hidden Creek South Dam North Carolina Wilkes 48 Low Not Rated 2009 Recreation
Troublesome Creek Dam North Carolina Rockingham 47 High Fair 1974 Water Supply
Headwaters Dam North Carolina Ashe 47 High Fair 2001 Recreation
Hughes Lake Dam North Carolina Cleveland 47 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Motsu Disposal Dike North Carolina Brunswick 47 Low — 1972 Other
Third Creek Watershed Dam #7a North Carolina Alexander 47 High Fair 1955 Flood Risk Reduction
John Bunch Lake Dam North Carolina Randolph 47 High Fair 1942 Water Supply
Spruce Pine Water Supply Dam #1 North Carolina Mitchell 47 High Satisfactory — Water Supply
Lake Tiaroga Dam North Carolina Transylvania 47 High Fair — Recreation
Albemarle Dam North Carolina Cleveland 47 High Fair 1951 Water Supply
Melrose Mountain Dam #2 North Carolina Polk 47 High Fair 1972 Recreation
Muddy Creek Dam #16 North Carolina McDowell 46 Significant Satisfactory 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Legacy Irrigation Storage Pond Dam North Carolina Chatham 46 Low Fair 2007 Irrigation
Low Gap Wildlife Club Dam North Carolina Surry 46 High Fair 1953 Recreation
Black Mountain Reservoir Dam North Carolina Buncombe 46 High Satisfactory — Water Supply
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
Devils Lake Dam North Carolina Watauga 46 High Fair 1965 Recreation
Fox Lake Dam North Carolina Sampson 46 Low Fair 1969 Recreation
Buffalo Lake Dam North Carolina Harnett 46 High Fair 1953 Recreation
The Wilds Dam North Carolina Transylvania 45 Significant Satisfactory 1969 Recreation
Wakefield Lake Dam #2 North Carolina Wake 45 Low Satisfactory 1953 Irrigation
University Place Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 45 High Fair 1985 Recreation
Umstead Park Lake Dam #2 North Carolina Wake 45 Low Fair 1955 Recreation
Flat Top Mountain Lake Dam North Carolina Buncombe 45 High Satisfactory 1957 Recreation
Fred G Bond Dam North Carolina Wake 45 High Satisfactory 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Cane Creek Lake Dam North Carolina Union 45 Significant Fair 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Royale Dam North Carolina Franklin 45 High Satisfactory 1973 Recreation
Robert L. Reece Lake Dam North Carolina Randolph 45 High Fair 1983 Other
Ramseur Water Supply Dam North Carolina Randolph 45 High Fair — Water Supply
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
Lake Montonia Dam North Carolina Cleveland 45 High Fair 1933 Recreation
Cantrell Lake Dam North Carolina Transylvania 45 Significant Poor 1960 Recreation
Little Yadkin River WS Dam #6 North Carolina Stokes 45 High Fair 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Nantahala - Gated Spillway and 2 Fuseplugs North Carolina Macon 45 High Satisfactory 1942 Hydroelectric
Kennedy Lake Dam North Carolina Cleveland 45 Low Fair 1956 Recreation
Second Broad River WS #11-15 Dam North Carolina McDowell 45 High Satisfactory 1994 Flood Risk Reduction
Vitale Orchard Dam North Carolina Macon 45 High Fair 1965 Recreation
Lincoln Raw Water Reservoir Dam North Carolina Lincoln 45 Significant Satisfactory 1994 Water Supply
Laurel Lake Dam North Carolina Transylvania 45 High Fair 1963 Recreation
Melrose Mountain Dam #1 North Carolina Polk 45 High Fair 1972 Recreation
Lake Crabtree Dam North Carolina Wake 45 High Satisfactory 1988 Flood Risk Reduction
Bryson North Carolina Swain 45 High Fair 1925 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.