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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Turner Dam | North Carolina | Union | 16 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Cascade Drive Dam | North Carolina | Davidson | 16 | High | Fair | - | Other |
| Mcgougan Lake Dam | North Carolina | Hoke | 16 | Low | Not Rated | 1957 | Irrigation |
| Blalock Pond Dam | North Carolina | Person | 16 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Gaddy Goose Pond Dam | North Carolina | Anson | 16 | Low | Fair | 1968 | Recreation |
| George Sells Dam | North Carolina | Stanly | 16 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Mays Lake Dam | North Carolina | Alamance | 16 | Low | Not Rated | 1925 | Recreation |
| Peacock Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 16 | High | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Bells Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 16 | Low | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Cottonade Dam | North Carolina | Cumberland | 16 | Low | Fair | - | Other |
| Wainwright Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wilson | 16 | Low | Fair | 1978 | Irrigation |
| Simpson Dam | North Carolina | Surry | 16 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Austin Lake Dam | North Carolina | Johnston | 16 | Significant | Fair | 1900 | Other |
| Maples Fishing Pond Dam | North Carolina | Cleveland | 16 | High | Fair | 1960 | Recreation |
| Neuseoca Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 16 | Significant | Fair | 1890 | Recreation |
| Bonsal Company Lake Dam | North Carolina | Anson | 16 | Low | Fair | 1955 | Water Supply |
| Cabarrus Country Club Lake Dam A | North Carolina | Cabarrus | 16 | Low | Fair | 1965 | Recreation |
| Crystal Lake Dam | North Carolina | Moore | 16 | High | Fair | 1902 | Recreation |
| Duke University Dam | North Carolina | Durham | 16 | Low | Satisfactory | 2006 | Irrigation |
| N. Durham Quarry East Dam | North Carolina | Durham | 16 | High | Satisfactory | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Charlotte Pipe Lake Dam #1 | North Carolina | Union | 16 | Low | Not Rated | 1966 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| N. Durham Quarry West Dam | North Carolina | Durham | 16 | High | Satisfactory | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Happy Valley Pond Dam | North Carolina | Bladen | 16 | High | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Mallard Pond Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 16 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Woodman Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 16 | High | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Love Valley Dam | North Carolina | Iredell | 16 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Riggsbee Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 16 | High | Fair | 1996 | Recreation |
| Kimesville Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 16 | Low | Fair | 1812 | Other |
| Camp Oak Hill Pond Dam | North Carolina | Granville | 16 | Significant | - | - | Recreation |
| Governors Club Dam #6 | North Carolina | Chatham | 16 | High | Fair | 1996 | Recreation |
| Gibson Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 16 | High | Fair | - | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Summertime Dam | North Carolina | Cumberland | 16 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Millstone 4-H Camp Dam | North Carolina | Richmond | 16 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Lake Williams Dam | North Carolina | Cumberland | 16 | Low | Satisfactory | 1950 | Recreation |
| Hilton Pond Dam | North Carolina | Union | 16 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Dicks Creek Dam | North Carolina | Macon | 16 | Low | Satisfactory | 1942 | Hydroelectric |
| Harnett Metals Dam | North Carolina | Harnett | 16 | High | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Pringle Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 16 | High | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Brookway Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 16 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Hendricks Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 16 | Significant | Fair | 1955 | Irrigation |
| Northpark Pond Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 16 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Carolina Country Club Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 16 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Jones Pond Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 16 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Briar Lake Dam | North Carolina | Henderson | 16 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Brookwood Forest Dam | North Carolina | Buncombe | 16 | High | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Ross Pond Dam | North Carolina | Henderson | 16 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Echo Lake Dam | North Carolina | Henderson | 16 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Meadows Lake Dam | North Carolina | Jackson | 16 | Significant | Fair | 1971 | Recreation |
| Mill Pond Dam | North Carolina | Avery | 16 | High | Unsatisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Smith Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 16 | High | Fair | - | 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.