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.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
A. G. Smith Dam North Carolina Jackson 18 Significant — — Recreation
Doug Jernigan Farms Lagoon Dam North Carolina Wayne 18 Low — 2003 Other
Senecal Dam North Carolina Cherokee 18 High Fair 2011 Recreation
Blackwood Lake Dam North Carolina Orange 18 Low — 1960 Recreation
Sunnybrook Dam North Carolina Wake 18 Significant Poor — Debris Control
Davidian Dam North Carolina Wake 18 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Lunsford Dam North Carolina Caswell 18 High Poor — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Adams Lake Dam North Carolina Wilson 18 Low Fair — Recreation
Peavine Lake Dam North Carolina Randolph 18 Low Not Rated 1954 Recreation
Bladen Springs Farm Lagoon Dam North Carolina Bladen 18 Low Satisfactory 1996 Other
Berry Downs Dam North Carolina Johnston 18 High Fair — Recreation
Pearce Pond Dam North Carolina Wake 18 Low Poor — Recreation
Moore-Shaw Dam North Carolina Guilford 18 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Janita Lake Dam Lower North Carolina Forsyth 18 Low Not Rated 1920 Recreation
Mabe Dam North Carolina Stokes 18 Low Not Rated — Irrigation
Olive Lake Dam North Carolina Harnett 18 Low Poor 1954 Irrigation
Dillon Dam North Carolina Rockingham 18 Low Not Rated — Irrigation
Williams Dam North Carolina Guilford 18 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Denton Dam North Carolina Franklin 18 Significant Fair — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Butler Lake Dam North Carolina Caswell 18 Low Not Rated 1954 Recreation
Snouffer Lake Dam North Carolina Alamance 18 Low Fair 1950 Recreation
Dover Pond Dam B North Carolina Wake 18 Low — — Recreation
Smith Lake Dam North Carolina Sampson 18 Low Fair 1954 Irrigation
Bland Lake Dam North Carolina Richmond 18 High Not Rated 1971 Recreation
Lake View Estates Dam North Carolina Alamance 18 Low Not Rated 1956 Recreation
Carter Lake Dam #1 North Carolina Chatham 18 Low Satisfactory — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dutchman Downs Lake Dam North Carolina Wake 18 Significant Fair — Recreation
J. R. Jones Dam North Carolina Wake 18 Significant Not Rated — Recreation
Smith Pond Dam North Carolina Alexander 18 Significant Fair — Irrigation
King Pond Dam North Carolina Sampson 18 Low Not Rated — Other
Perry Dam North Carolina Durham 18 Significant — — Recreation
Fox Lake Dam North Carolina Moore 18 Low Fair 1971 Irrigation
Griffin Lake Dam North Carolina Moore 18 Significant Fair 1951 Recreation
Wilson Pond Dam North Carolina Transylvania 18 Significant — — Recreation
Sizemore Lake Dam North Carolina Randolph 18 Low Not Rated 1944 Recreation
Turpin Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 18 Low Fair 1979 Recreation
Harvey Dam North Carolina Haywood 18 High Fair — Recreation
Candor City Reservoir Dam North Carolina Montgomery 18 Low Fair 1962 Recreation
Weeks Lake Dam North Carolina Edgecombe 18 Low Poor 1956 Irrigation
Springer Lake Dam North Carolina Anson 18 Low Not Rated 1960 Recreation
Ticer Branch Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 18 Significant — — Flood Risk Reduction
Morning Star Lake Dam North Carolina Rutherford 18 Significant Fair — Recreation
Moss Lake Dam #1 North Carolina Halifax 18 Low — 1946 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lower Coggins Lake Dam North Carolina Davidson 18 Significant Not Rated — Recreation
Moore'S Lagoon Dam North Carolina Nash 18 Significant — — Other
Pate Lake Dam #2 North Carolina Richmond 18 Low Fair 1974 Recreation
Timberlake Dam A North Carolina Wake 18 Significant Fair — Recreation
Helms Lake Dam North Carolina Union 18 Significant Fair 1972 Recreation
Valmont Dam North Carolina Henderson 18 High Fair — Recreation
Lake Eva Marie Dam North Carolina Johnston 18 Low Poor — 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.