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
Merritt Millpond Dam North Carolina Duplin 15 Significant Not Rated 1800 Recreation
Brown Lake Dam North Carolina Johnston 15 Low Satisfactory 1955 Irrigation
Prestwood Lake Dam North Carolina Caldwell 15 Significant Poor — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Georgiade Dam North Carolina Durham 15 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Stevenson Lake Dam North Carolina Halifax 15 Significant — 1955 Recreation
Boone Millpond Dam North Carolina Northampton 15 Significant — 1933 Recreation
Taylor Millpond Dam North Carolina Northampton 15 Low — 1920 Recreation
Mcgee Lake Dam North Carolina Johnston 15 Significant — 1900 Recreation
Finch'S Millpond Dam North Carolina Wilson 15 Significant Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Boyd Lake Dam North Carolina Richmond 15 High Not Rated 1945 Recreation
Kruger Lake Dam North Carolina Henderson 15 Significant Fair — Recreation
Burkhead Lake Dam #2 North Carolina Montgomery 15 Low Fair 1955 Irrigation
Hales Dam North Carolina Nash 15 Significant — — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Latham Lake Dam North Carolina Alamance 15 Low Fair — Irrigation
Upchurch Lane Dam North Carolina Wake 15 Low — — Recreation
Gupton-Kirsch Dam North Carolina Wake 15 Significant — 1987 Recreation
Lake Genele Dam North Carolina Duplin 15 Significant Not Rated 1937 Recreation
Jordan Millpond Dam North Carolina Northampton 15 Low — — Recreation
Hedrick Lake Dam North Carolina Moore 15 Low Fair 1954 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Bayleaf Pond Dam North Carolina Wake 15 Significant Poor — Recreation
Morgan Lake Dam North Carolina Nash 15 Low — 1926 Irrigation
Multipurpose Trail Dam North Carolina Cumberland 15 Significant — — Recreation
Perry Lake Dam North Carolina Franklin 15 Low — 1900 Recreation
Surles Pond Dam North Carolina Sampson 15 High Not Rated — Recreation
Webbs Millpond Dam North Carolina Nash 15 Low Poor 1918 Recreation
Club Lake Dam North Carolina Vance 15 Low — 1900 Other
Hoerners Waldorf Pond Dam North Carolina Halifax 15 Low — 1951 Recreation
Mitchell Lake Dam North Carolina Harnett 15 Low Fair 1945 Recreation
Hinnants Lake Dam North Carolina Wilson 15 Low Poor 1954 Irrigation
Tuttle Lake Dam North Carolina Rockingham 15 Low Not Rated 1949 Recreation
Boddies Millpond Dam North Carolina Nash 15 Significant Satisfactory 1933 Other
Sinclair Lake Dam North Carolina Sampson 15 Low Not Rated — Other
Lake Andrew Acres Dam North Carolina Johnston 15 Low — 1967 Irrigation
Harris Lake Dam #2 North Carolina Moore 15 Low — 1955 Irrigation
Poole Lake Dam North Carolina Wake 15 Low Fair 1956 Recreation
Rouse Pond Dam North Carolina Duplin 15 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Mbee Properties Dam #1 North Carolina Alamance 15 Low Not Rated — Other
Crawleys Pond Dam North Carolina Halifax 15 Low — 1954 Recreation
Holt Millpond Dam North Carolina Johnston 15 Low — 1900 Other
Scott'S Lake Dam North Carolina Wilson 15 Significant Poor — Recreation
Mccord Dam North Carolina Macon 15 Significant Poor — Recreation
Waters Millpond Dam North Carolina Lenoir 15 Significant Fair 1855 Recreation
Suddreth Pond Dam Upper North Carolina Cherokee 15 Significant Fair — Recreation
Powell Lake Dam North Carolina Moore 15 Significant Fair 1865 Recreation
Malvin Harrington Pond Dam North Carolina Anson 15 Low Not Rated 1991 Water Supply
Bradley Lake Dam North Carolina Halifax 15 Low — — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Balfour Lake Upper Dam North Carolina Macon 15 Significant Fair — Recreation
Oak Hollow No. 2 Dam North Carolina Cabarrus 15 Significant Fair — Recreation
Nolen Pond Dam North Carolina Buncombe 15 High Not Rated — Recreation
Carolina Foods Lagoon Dam North Carolina Bladen 15 Significant Satisfactory 1992 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.