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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Dam | North Carolina | Cumberland | 17 | Low | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Bowman Dam | North Carolina | Alexander | 17 | High | Fair | 1987 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Lake Plaza Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 17 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Hf Lee Cooling Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wayne | 17 | High | Fair | 1955 | Other |
| Stone Trail Road Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 17 | Significant | Fair | 2005 | Recreation |
| Sherman Lakes Lower Dam | North Carolina | Harnett | 17 | High | Unsatisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Wiggins Millpond Dam | North Carolina | Wilson | 17 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | Other |
| Miller Pond Dam | North Carolina | Burke | 17 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| David Dye Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 17 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Chowan University Dam | North Carolina | Hertford | 17 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Elmoe Pond Dam | North Carolina | Cabarrus | 17 | High | Fair | 1951 | Recreation |
| Cedar Lodge Dam Upper | North Carolina | Davidson | 17 | High | Fair | - | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Joyner Farm Park Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 17 | Significant | - | 2009 | Recreation |
| Sutton Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 17 | High | Fair | - | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Willow Valley Lake Dam | North Carolina | Henderson | 17 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1967 | Recreation |
| Laurel Thicket Pond Dam | North Carolina | Lee | 17 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Spring Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wayne | 17 | High | Fair | 1970 | Recreation |
| Heathrow Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 17 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Harris Dam | North Carolina | Cumberland | 17 | High | Fair | 1993 | Recreation |
| Hardins | North Carolina | Gaston | 17 | Low | Satisfactory | 1895 | Hydroelectric |
| Keasler Lake Dam | North Carolina | Cabarrus | 17 | Low | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Oxxford Hunt Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 17 | Significant | Fair | 1986 | Recreation |
| Frady Dam | North Carolina | Henderson | 17 | High | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Pierson Pond Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 17 | High | Fair | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Jerry Clinard Lake Dam | North Carolina | Davidson | 17 | High | Poor | - | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Glen Oaks Golf Course Dam B | North Carolina | Lincoln | 17 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Moose Pond Dam | North Carolina | Caldwell | 17 | High | Unsatisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Porter Dam | North Carolina | Buncombe | 17 | High | Satisfactory | 2007 | Recreation |
| Mayo - Canal Embankment | North Carolina | Rockingham | 17 | Low | Satisfactory | 1898 | Hydroelectric |
| Mill Creek Subdivision Dam | North Carolina | Alamance | 17 | High | Fair | 1996 | Recreation |
| Lakestone Village North Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 17 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Turkey Pen Farm Dam | North Carolina | Transylvania | 17 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Emerald Lake Golf Course Dam | North Carolina | Union | 17 | High | Fair | 1968 | Recreation |
| Lake Linda Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 17 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Maple Lane Fish Pond Dam | North Carolina | Burke | 17 | High | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Forge Mountain Grist Mill Dam | North Carolina | Henderson | 17 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Mundorf Lake Dam | North Carolina | Union | 17 | High | Fair | 1955 | Recreation |
| Yachtman'S Point Dam | North Carolina | Davidson | 17 | High | Fair | 2004 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Waybridge At Weddington Dam | North Carolina | Union | 17 | High | Fair | 1970 | Recreation |
| Civitan Lake Dam | North Carolina | Cumberland | 17 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Deep River Pointe Lower Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 17 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Skitty Creek | North Carolina | Macon | 17 | High | Not Rated | 1936 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Pritchard Dam | North Carolina | Cumberland | 17 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Seven Lakes Dam #7 | North Carolina | Moore | 17 | Low | Fair | 1935 | 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 |
| Zlm Detention Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 17 | High | Fair | 1996 | 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 4 | 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 |
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.