Browse Dams
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.
| 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.