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.

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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.