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
Broadacres Lake Dam North Carolina Richmond 18 Significant Fair 1934 Recreation
Salter Dam North Carolina Transylvania 18 High Poor — Recreation
Mclendon Lake Dam North Carolina Anson 18 Low Fair — Irrigation
Willow Oaks Farm Dam North Carolina Rockingham 18 Low Not Rated — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lewis Dam North Carolina Transylvania 18 High Poor — Recreation
Lambert Dam North Carolina Franklin 18 High Fair — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Stonemont Pond Dam North Carolina Wake 18 High Fair — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Carolina Stalite Company Dam North Carolina Rowan 18 Low Not Rated — Water Supply
Carroll'S of Warsaw Dam North Carolina Sampson 18 Significant Fair 1979 Other
Dover Lake Dam A North Carolina Wake 18 Low Fair — Recreation
Crawford Lake Dam North Carolina Anson 18 Low Fair 1967 Recreation
Upper Albert Dam North Carolina Rockingham 18 Low Not Rated 1964 Irrigation
Fisher Pond Dam North Carolina Macon 18 High Poor — Recreation
Timberlake Dam C North Carolina Wake 18 Significant Fair 1955 Recreation
Hackett Lake Dam North Carolina Guilford 18 Low Not Rated — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Marimont Upper Dam North Carolina McDowell 18 Significant Poor — Recreation
Lake Rugby Dam North Carolina Henderson 18 Significant Poor 1954 Recreation
Johnson Estate Dam North Carolina Randolph 18 Low Not Rated — Recreation
The Summit At Lost Ridge Dam North Carolina Watauga 18 High Fair — Recreation
Bullins Lake Dam North Carolina Randolph 18 High Fair — Recreation
Wood Lake Dam Lower North Carolina Randolph 18 Low Not Rated 1966 Recreation
John Painter Dam North Carolina Guilford 18 High Fair — Recreation
Bibey Pond Dam #1 North Carolina Moore 18 High Poor — Irrigation
Lindecamp Pond Dam North Carolina Avery 18 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Jones Dam North Carolina Randolph 18 Low Not Rated 1950 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Intermont Dam North Carolina Transylvania 18 High Fair — Recreation
Mountain Camp Dam North Carolina Macon 18 High Not Rated — Recreation
Bynum North Carolina Chatham 18 Significant Satisfactory 1874 Hydroelectric
Governors Club Dam #5 North Carolina Chatham 18 High Fair 1996 Recreation
Brewer Lake Dam North Carolina Union 18 High Unsatisfactory 1958 Recreation
Quail Roost Lake Dam #2 North Carolina Durham 18 Low — 1950 Recreation
Keen Lake Dam #1 North Carolina Johnston 18 High Fair 1900 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Gaetani Dam North Carolina Buncombe 18 Significant Satisfactory — Other
Governors Club Dam #4 North Carolina Chatham 18 High Fair — Recreation
Kendale Pond Dam North Carolina Henderson 18 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Mcneil Lake Dam North Carolina Moore 18 High Poor — Recreation
City of Cherryville Water Supply Reservoir Dam North Carolina Lincoln 18 High Fair — Water Supply
Gary Dellinger Dam North Carolina Catawba 18 Low Fair 2006 Recreation
Troy Town Reservoir Dam #1 North Carolina Montgomery 18 Significant Fair 1932 Other
Knightdale Estates Dam North Carolina Wake 18 Low Poor — Recreation
Dee Dam North Carolina Henderson 18 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Spring Lake Garden Dam North Carolina Stanly 18 High Fair — Irrigation
Weston #1 Dam North Carolina Wake 18 High Poor — Irrigation
Preston Crossings Dam North Carolina Wake 18 High Fair — Recreation
Lake Katherine Dam North Carolina Forsyth 18 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Wheatmore Farm Lake Dam North Carolina Randolph 18 Low Not Rated 1936 Recreation
Lake Jane Dam North Carolina Haywood 18 High Fair — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hauser Lake Dam North Carolina Forsyth 18 High Fair — Recreation
Terry Parker Pond Dam North Carolina Johnston 18 High Fair 2010 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Meadowlands Dam North Carolina Orange 18 High Fair — Flood Risk Reduction

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.