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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsboro Water Supply Dam Lower | North Carolina | Chatham | 15 | Significant | Fair | — | Other |
| Bouldin Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 15 | High | Fair | 1956 | Recreation |
| Strickland Bridge Dam | North Carolina | Cumberland | 15 | High | Poor | — | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| General Electric Dam #2 | North Carolina | Durham | 15 | Low | Satisfactory | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Johnson Dam #4 | North Carolina | Lee | 15 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Longview Lake Dam Upper | North Carolina | Wake | 15 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Ballantrae At Piper Glen Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 15 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Cannon Run Dam #1 | North Carolina | Cabarrus | 15 | High | Fair | — | Other |
| Smithfield Packing Anaerobic Basin Dam | North Carolina | Bladen | 15 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1992 | Other |
| Hf Lee Inactive Ash Basin #2 Dam | North Carolina | Wayne | 15 | High | Fair | 1955 | Other |
| Turfgrass Lake Dam #3 | North Carolina | Wake | 15 | High | Fair | 1950 | Irrigation |
| Aaran Lakes West Dam | North Carolina | Cumberland | 15 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Bass Lake Dam | North Carolina | Transylvania | 15 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Birnen Pond Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 15 | Significant | Fair | — | |
| Salisbury City Park Dam | North Carolina | Rowan | 15 | High | Fair | 1936 | Recreation |
| Rainbow Spring Lake Dam | North Carolina | Henderson | 15 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Gillespie Pond Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 15 | Low | Fair | 1968 | Recreation |
| Pine Lake Country Club Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 15 | Low | Fair | 1950 | Irrigation |
| Buffalo Ranch Lake Dam | North Carolina | Cabarrus | 15 | High | Fair | 1956 | Recreation |
| Rocky Mount Millpond Dam | North Carolina | Nash | 15 | Significant | — | 1923 | Other |
| Morrison Plantation Dam #2 | North Carolina | Iredell | 15 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Longleaf Golf Course Dam | North Carolina | Moore | 15 | High | Poor | — | Irrigation |
| Quail Hollow West Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 15 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Sycamore Ridge Dam | North Carolina | Cabarrus | 15 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Cook Lake Dam | North Carolina | Durham | 15 | Significant | Poor | 1960 | Recreation |
| Hamlet City Lake Upper Dam | North Carolina | Richmond | 15 | High | Fair | 1908 | Recreation |
| Rosewood Subdivision Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 15 | High | Satisfactory | 2008 | Recreation |
| X Way Millpond Dam | North Carolina | Scotland | 15 | High | Not Rated | 1949 | Recreation |
| Berewick Farm Pond Dam #2 | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 15 | High | Fair | 2006 | Recreation |
| Hunter Acres Pond Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 15 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Huneycutt Pig Farm Ag Service Pond Dam | North Carolina | Stanly | 15 | High | Fair | — | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Forest Lake Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 15 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Bonnie Doone Lake Dam | North Carolina | Cumberland | 15 | High | Fair | 1920 | Water Supply |
| Mckiethan Lake | North Carolina | Hoke | 15 | Low | Unsatisfactory | 1936 | Recreation |
| General Electric Lighting Systems Dam | North Carolina | Henderson | 15 | High | Satisfactory | — | |
| Twin Lake Dam #2 | North Carolina | Durham | 15 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Richardson Lake Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 15 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1951 | Recreation |
| House of Raeford Farms Waste Lagoon Dam | North Carolina | Duplin | 15 | Significant | Not Rated | — | Other |
| Forrest Lake Dam | North Carolina | Cumberland | 15 | High | Fair | 1952 | Recreation |
| J.J. Pointer Dam | North Carolina | Caswell | 15 | High | Fair | — | Irrigation |
| Baker Quarry Fresh Water Pond Dam | North Carolina | Union | 15 | High | Fair | — | Debris Control |
| Cardinal Cove Dam At Crystal Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 15 | Low | Satisfactory | 1964 | Recreation |
| Wilkinson Dam | North Carolina | Cabarrus | 15 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Hillcrest Towne Center Pond E Dam | North Carolina | Forsyth | 15 | High | Fair | 2009 | |
| Richmond Millpond Dam | North Carolina | Scotland | 15 | High | Fair | 1860 | Recreation |
| Club Lake Dam | North Carolina | Macon | 15 | High | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Hidden Landing Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 15 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Holly Hill Road Dam | North Carolina | Hertford | 15 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Jacksonville East-West Storage Lagoon Dam | North Carolina | Onslow | 15 | High | Satisfactory | 1997 | Other |
| Little Muddy Lake | North Carolina | Scotland | 15 | High | Poor | 1937 | 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.