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.
| Name | State | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Turner Dam | North Carolina | Cleveland | 15 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Partin Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 15 | High | Fair | — | Irrigation |
| Cooper Lake Dam | North Carolina | Nash | 15 | Low | Fair | 1963 | Recreation |
| Cady Lake Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 15 | Low | Fair | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Brock Millpond Dam | North Carolina | Jones | 15 | High | Fair | 1738 | Recreation |
| Mcconnell Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 15 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| 1516 Glenn Valley Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 15 | High | Fair | — | Other |
| Lake Shore Dam | North Carolina | Durham | 15 | Significant | — | 1950 | Recreation |
| Brothers Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 15 | Low | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Stone Pond Dam | North Carolina | Orange | 15 | Low | — | 1974 | Other |
| Idols Reservoir Dam | North Carolina | Davie | 15 | Low | Not Rated | 1897 | Other |
| Alpine Lake Dam | North Carolina | Rowan | 15 | High | Satisfactory | 1962 | Recreation |
| Timberlake Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 15 | High | Fair | — | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Stone #5 Dam | North Carolina | Transylvania | 15 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Hinson Lake Dam | North Carolina | Richmond | 15 | High | Fair | 1935 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Crossgate Dam #3 | North Carolina | Wake | 15 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Weston #2 Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 15 | High | Poor | — | Irrigation |
| Twin Oaks Farm Lake Dam | North Carolina | Cabarrus | 15 | Low | Fair | 1950 | Recreation |
| Willard Woody Dam | North Carolina | Swain | 15 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Angus Barn Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 15 | Low | Fair | 1957 | Recreation |
| Dicken'S Pond Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 15 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Cottonwood Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 15 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Stafford Pond Dam | North Carolina | Sampson | 15 | High | Fair | — | Irrigation |
| Fishers Lake Dam | North Carolina | Haywood | 15 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1920 | Recreation |
| Wood Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 15 | High | Fair | 1930 | Recreation |
| Corbett Lake Dam #1 | North Carolina | Nash | 15 | Significant | Poor | 1950 | Irrigation |
| Ravenswood Lake Dam | North Carolina | Henderson | 15 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| William L. Martin Dam | North Carolina | Alamance | 15 | Low | Fair | — | Other |
| Simpson Lake Dam | North Carolina | Moore | 15 | High | Poor | 1953 | Irrigation |
| Art Museum Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 15 | High | Satisfactory | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Pine Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 15 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Mccrary Lake Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 15 | High | Fair | 1930 | Water Supply |
| Rhodes Pond Dam | North Carolina | Cumberland | 15 | High | Fair | 1770 | Recreation |
| Town of Pilot Mountain Dam | North Carolina | Surry | 15 | High | Fair | — | Water Supply |
| Eden Pond Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 15 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Northshore Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 15 | High | Fair | 1957 | Recreation |
| Harris Pond Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 15 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Sparger Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 15 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Newcomb Lake Dam | North Carolina | Durham | 15 | High | Satisfactory | 1942 | Recreation |
| Donald Cox Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 15 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Lugano Lake Dam | North Carolina | Henderson | 15 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Bibey Pond Dam #2 | North Carolina | Moore | 15 | High | Fair | — | Irrigation |
| Langdon Lake Dam #2 | North Carolina | Johnston | 15 | Low | Poor | 1954 | Irrigation |
| Deese Road Dam | North Carolina | Stanly | 15 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Dairy Pond Dam | North Carolina | Durham | 15 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Fred Booth Pond Dam | North Carolina | Hoke | 15 | Low | Not Rated | 1984 | Recreation |
| Kenneth Raymond Stowe Ii Dam | North Carolina | Gaston | 15 | High | Satisfactory | — | Other |
| Lake Clair Dam | North Carolina | Cumberland | 15 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Hobby Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 15 | High | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Johnson Dam #3 | North Carolina | Lee | 15 | Significant | Fair | 1949 | 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.