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3,687 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 3,687 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
Hutton Dam North Carolina Guilford 14 High Satisfactory - Recreation
Pamlico Regional Wastewater Dam North Carolina Pamlico 14 High Fair 1998 Other
Ashton Raleigh Residential Dam #1 North Carolina Wake 14 High Fair - Other
Fair Lake Dam North Carolina Scotland 14 Significant Poor 1952 Recreation
Lewis Lake Dam North Carolina Cumberland 14 High Fair 1974 Recreation
Moore Lake Dam North Carolina Buncombe 14 High Satisfactory - Recreation
Yadkin River Water Supply Project Dam North Carolina Union 14 High Fair - Water Supply
Gaston - North Saddle North Carolina Northampton 14 High Satisfactory 1963 Hydroelectric
Camp Pinewood Lake Dam North Carolina Henderson 14 High Satisfactory - Recreation
R.S. Jones Jr Lower Dam North Carolina Macon 14 High Fair 1983 Recreation
Green Mountain Camp Lower Dam North Carolina Caldwell 14 High Fair - Recreation
Irwin Creek Flood Protection Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 14 High Satisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
Mt. Vernon Estates Dam North Carolina Cumberland 14 High Not Rated 1989 Recreation
Weaver Pond S/D Dam North Carolina Wake 14 Significant Satisfactory - Recreation
Mcfayden Lake North Carolina Cumberland 14 High Unsatisfactory 1970 Recreation
Thorpe - Gated Spillway and 6 Fuseplugs North Carolina Jackson 14 High Satisfactory 1941 Hydroelectric
Calloway Dam North Carolina Avery 13 Significant Satisfactory - Recreation
Hudson Dam North Carolina Wake 13 Significant - 1987 Irrigation
Stafford Pond Dam North Carolina Sampson 13 High Not Rated - Recreation
Debary Millpond Dam North Carolina Northampton 13 Significant - 1920 Recreation
Durhams Lake Dam North Carolina Wayne 13 Low Poor 1920 Recreation
Wiccacanee Lake Dam North Carolina Northampton 13 Low - 1955 Recreation
Pate Lake Dam North Carolina Richmond 13 Low - 1945 Recreation
Hall Lake Dam North Carolina Sampson 13 Low Poor 1900 Recreation
Family Dollar Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 13 Significant Fair 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
Ritchie Lake Dam North Carolina Stanly 13 Low Not Rated 1922 Recreation
Ransdell-Wake Chapel Dam North Carolina Wake 13 High Not Rated - Recreation
Jefcoat Pond Dam North Carolina Wake 13 Significant Not Rated - Recreation
Silver Lake Dam North Carolina Wilson 13 Significant Satisfactory 1785 Recreation
Suddreth Pond Dam Lower North Carolina Cherokee 13 Significant Fair 1965 Recreation
Doolittle Millpond Dam North Carolina Northampton 13 Significant - 1925 Recreation
Belews Creek North Coal Pile Dam North Carolina Stokes 13 Significant Not Rated - Debris Control
Whiteside Lake Dam North Carolina Jackson 13 Significant Satisfactory 1949 Recreation
Wake Crossroads Lake Dam North Carolina Wake 13 Low Satisfactory 1953 Irrigation
Oak Hollow No. 1 Dam North Carolina Cabarrus 13 Significant Fair - Recreation
Vfw Dam North Carolina Stanly 13 Significant Fair - Recreation
Graham City Lake Dam #1 North Carolina Alamance 13 Low Not Rated 1948 Recreation
Winona Lake Dam North Carolina Jackson 13 Significant - - Recreation
Long Shoals Lake Dam North Carolina Lincoln 13 Low Fair 1901 Hydroelectric
Atkins Dam North Carolina Harnett 13 High Fair - Recreation
Ruth Bryan Dam North Carolina Wayne 13 High Fair 2000 Irrigation
Clark Lake Dam North Carolina Cumberland 13 Low - 1930 Recreation
Myrick Lake Dam North Carolina Wake 13 High Fair - Recreation
Hardys Millpond Dam North Carolina Guilford 13 Low Satisfactory 1919 Other
Woodhall Dam North Carolina Union 13 High Poor 2000 Recreation
Lupo Lake Dam North Carolina Hoke 13 High Poor - Recreation
Providence Downs South Pond Dam North Carolina Union 13 High Fair - Recreation
Guilford Mills Dam North Carolina Wake 13 High Fair - Other
Samonds Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 13 High Fair - Fish and Wildlife Pond
Rick Howell Lake Dam North Carolina Iredell 13 High Poor - 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.