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
Woodman Dam North Carolina Randolph 16 High Fair — Recreation
Riggsbee Dam North Carolina Wake 16 High Fair 1996 Recreation
Kimesville Lake Dam North Carolina Guilford 16 Low Not Rated 1812 Other
Charlotte Pipe Lake Dam #1 North Carolina Union 16 Low Not Rated 1966 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Peacock Dam North Carolina Wake 16 High Poor — Recreation
Governors Club Dam #6 North Carolina Chatham 16 High Fair 1996 Recreation
N. Durham Quarry East Dam North Carolina Durham 16 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Gibson Dam North Carolina Guilford 16 High Fair — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Millstone 4-H Camp Dam North Carolina Richmond 16 High Fair — Recreation
N. Durham Quarry West Dam North Carolina Durham 16 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Summertime Dam North Carolina Cumberland 16 High Fair — Recreation
Lake Williams Dam North Carolina Cumberland 16 Low Satisfactory 1950 Recreation
Echo Lake Dam North Carolina Henderson 16 High Fair — Recreation
Northpark Pond Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 16 Significant Fair — Recreation
Pringle Dam North Carolina Guilford 16 High Poor — Recreation
Briar Lake Dam North Carolina Henderson 16 High Fair — Recreation
Brookway Dam North Carolina Guilford 16 High Fair — Recreation
Hilton Pond Dam North Carolina Union 16 High Fair — Recreation
Dicks Creek Dam North Carolina Macon 16 Low Satisfactory 1942 Hydroelectric
Carolina Country Club Dam North Carolina Wake 16 High Fair — Recreation
Jones Pond Dam North Carolina Wake 16 High Fair — Recreation
Brookwood Forest Dam North Carolina Buncombe 16 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Ross Pond Dam North Carolina Henderson 16 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Hendricks Lake Dam North Carolina Wake 16 Significant Fair 1955 Irrigation
Cold Springs Saddle Club Dam North Carolina Macon 16 High Fair 1976 Recreation
Meadows Lake Dam North Carolina Jackson 16 Significant Fair 1971 Recreation
Smith Dam North Carolina Guilford 16 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Ridgewood Farm Dam North Carolina Guilford 16 High Fair — Recreation
Wooten Pond Dam North Carolina Wake 16 High Fair — Recreation
Perimeter Park West Dam North Carolina Wake 16 High Fair — Recreation
White Oak Creek Dam North Carolina Macon 16 Low Satisfactory 1942 Hydroelectric
Glenville Lake Dam North Carolina Cumberland 16 High Fair 1909 Water Supply
Griffith Dam #2 North Carolina Mecklenburg 16 High Fair 1958 Recreation
Silver Lake Dam North Carolina Wake 16 Significant Fair — Recreation
Clearwater Lake Dam At Runaway Bay North Carolina Mecklenburg 16 High Fair 1984 Recreation
Aberdeen Town Lake Dam North Carolina Moore 16 High Fair 1945 Recreation
Willowbrook Carp Lake Dam North Carolina Surry 16 High Fair — Recreation
Cobb Lake Dam North Carolina Greene 16 Low — 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Carolina Lakes Dam #2 North Carolina Harnett 16 High Fair 1985 Irrigation
White Oak Lake Dam North Carolina Wake 16 High Not Rated — Flood Risk Reduction
Smith Lake North Carolina Cumberland 16 High Not Rated 1936 Recreation
Blue Farm Dam North Carolina Moore 16 High Fair — Recreation
Raintree Dam #0 North Carolina Mecklenburg 16 High Fair 1989 Recreation
Overhills No. 1 North Carolina Harnett 16 Low Unsatisfactory 1938 Recreation
Rhett Mill Dam North Carolina Henderson 16 High Satisfactory 1955 Recreation
Camp Kirkwood Lake Dam North Carolina Pender 15 Low — — Recreation
Perkins Dam North Carolina Henderson 15 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Harris Pond Dam North Carolina Burke 15 Significant — — Recreation
Davis Millpond Dam North Carolina Lenoir 15 Significant Not Rated 1850 Recreation
Kellys Pond Dam North Carolina Lenoir 15 High Not Rated 1774 Other

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.