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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
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.