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
Hardins North Carolina Gaston 17 Low Satisfactory 1895 Hydroelectric
Laurel Thicket Pond Dam North Carolina Lee 17 Significant Fair — Recreation
Keasler Lake Dam North Carolina Cabarrus 17 Low Fair — Recreation
Frady Dam North Carolina Henderson 17 High Poor — Recreation
Glen Oaks Golf Course Dam B North Carolina Lincoln 17 High Fair — Recreation
Pierson Pond Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 17 High Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
Oxford Hunt Dam North Carolina Wake 17 Significant Fair 1986 Recreation
Jerry Clinard Lake Dam North Carolina Davidson 17 High Poor — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Moose Pond Dam North Carolina Caldwell 17 High Poor — Recreation
Porter Dam North Carolina Buncombe 17 High Satisfactory 2007 Recreation
Lakestone Village North Dam North Carolina Wake 17 Significant Fair — Recreation
Mayo - Canal Embankment North Carolina Rockingham 17 Low Satisfactory 1898 Hydroelectric
Mill Creek Subdivision Dam North Carolina Alamance 17 High Fair 1996 Recreation
Turkey Pen Farm Dam North Carolina Transylvania 17 High Fair — Recreation
Seven Lakes Dam #7 North Carolina Moore 17 Low Fair 1935 Recreation
Yachtmans Point Dam North Carolina Davidson 17 High Fair 2004 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Emerald Lake Golf Course Dam North Carolina Union 17 High Poor 1968 Recreation
Maple Lane Fish Pond Dam North Carolina Burke 17 High Poor — Recreation
Lake Linda Dam North Carolina Wake 17 Significant Fair — Recreation
Fairwoods Dam #4 North Carolina Moore 17 High Fair — Irrigation
Amp Detention Dam North Carolina Guilford 17 High Fair 1996 Flood Risk Reduction
Forge Mountain Grist Mill Dam North Carolina Henderson 17 High Fair — Recreation
Mundorf Lake Dam North Carolina Union 17 High Fair 1955 Recreation
Waybridge At Weddington Dam North Carolina Union 17 High Fair 1970 Recreation
Pritchard Dam North Carolina Cumberland 17 High Fair — Recreation
Skitty Creek North Carolina Macon 17 High Not Rated 1936 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Deep River Pointe Lower Dam North Carolina Guilford 17 High Fair — Recreation
Civitan Lake Dam North Carolina Cumberland 17 High Fair — Recreation
Willow Run Farm Dam North Carolina Henderson 17 Significant Satisfactory 1978 Recreation
University Place On The Green Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 17 High Fair 1997 Recreation
B. Everett Jordan Dam - Saddle Dike 4 North Carolina Chatham 17 High Not Available 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
B. Everett Jordan Dam - Saddle Dike 3 North Carolina Chatham 17 High Not Available 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
B. Everett Jordan Dam - Saddle Dike 1 North Carolina Chatham 17 High Not Available 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
B. Everett Jordan Dam - Saddle Dike 2 North Carolina Chatham 17 High Not Available 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Cogdell Pond Dam North Carolina Wayne 16 High Unsatisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Harris Lagoon Dam North Carolina Nash 16 Significant — — Other
Earley Dam North Carolina McDowell 16 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Moore Dam North Carolina Harnett 16 High Not Rated — Recreation
Gregory Dam North Carolina Granville 16 Significant — — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Johnson Pond Dam North Carolina Moore 16 High Not Rated — Recreation
Sheppard Millpond Dam North Carolina Pitt 16 High Not Rated 1920 Recreation
Langdon Pond Dam North Carolina Harnett 16 High Not Rated — Recreation
Williams Lake Dam #7 North Carolina Moore 16 Low Fair 1960 Recreation
Lake Miller Dam North Carolina Rockingham 16 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Murray Dam North Carolina Alamance 16 Low Not Rated 1960 Recreation
Monticello Pond Dam North Carolina Cumberland 16 High Not Rated — Recreation
Wilson Lake Dam North Carolina Cumberland 16 Low — 1954 Recreation
Scott Braswell Dam North Carolina Nash 16 Significant — — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Fowler Pond Dam North Carolina Johnston 16 Significant Fair — Recreation
Austin Dam North Carolina Watauga 16 Significant Not Rated — 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.