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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Lake Dam | North Carolina | Lenoir | 13 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| San-Lee Park Upper Dam | North Carolina | Lee | 13 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Mcdonald Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 13 | High | Fair | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Janita Lake Dam Upper | North Carolina | Forsyth | 13 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Spencer Mountain-Canal Embankment | North Carolina | Gaston | 13 | Low | Satisfactory | 1905 | Hydroelectric |
| Fluff'S Carp & Catfish Lake Dam | North Carolina | Cleveland | 13 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Lockville | North Carolina | Chatham | 13 | Low | Unsatisfactory | 1922 | Hydroelectric |
| Ellis Crossroads Raw Water Reservoir Dam #1 | North Carolina | Rowan | 13 | High | Fair | - | Water Supply |
| Crossgate Lake Dam #2 | North Carolina | Wake | 13 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Whispering Woods Golf Course Dam | North Carolina | Moore | 13 | High | Not Rated | - | Irrigation |
| Craggy Dam | North Carolina | Buncombe | 13 | Low | Satisfactory | 1904 | Hydroelectric |
| Beaty Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 13 | High | Not Rated | - | Recreation |
| Reddmans Pier Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 13 | High | Fair | 1982 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Blowing Rock Country Club Middle Dam | North Carolina | Watauga | 13 | High | Fair | - | Other |
| Hutaff Lake | North Carolina | Cumberland | 13 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1971 | Recreation |
| Allison Dam | North Carolina | Cabarrus | 12 | Significant | Not Rated | - | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Shephard Lake Dam | North Carolina | Richmond | 12 | Low | - | 1930 | Water Supply |
| Morris Dam | North Carolina | Lee | 12 | Significant | - | 1890 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Russell Dam | North Carolina | Buncombe | 12 | High | Not Rated | - | Recreation |
| Hall Lake Dam | North Carolina | Duplin | 12 | High | Not Rated | 1945 | Recreation |
| Shadow Lake Dam | North Carolina | Moore | 12 | Low | - | 1890 | Recreation |
| Haywood Lake Dam | North Carolina | Richmond | 12 | Low | - | 1945 | Recreation |
| Hester Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 12 | Low | - | 1940 | Recreation |
| Newkirk Lake Dam | North Carolina | Duplin | 12 | Low | Satisfactory | 1850 | Recreation |
| Hurricane Lake Dam | North Carolina | Jackson | 12 | Significant | - | - | Recreation |
| Tennyson Place Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 12 | Significant | - | - | Recreation |
| Orton Lake Dam | North Carolina | Brunswick | 12 | Low | Not Rated | 1700 | Recreation |
| Pleasants Lake Dam | North Carolina | Franklin | 12 | Low | Fair | 1910 | Recreation |
| Gum Swamp Lake Dam | North Carolina | Richmond | 12 | Low | - | 1934 | Recreation |
| Murray Lake Dam | North Carolina | Nash | 12 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1770 | Recreation |
| Wingate College Dam | North Carolina | Union | 12 | Low | Not Rated | - | Recreation |
| Laurel Lake Dam | North Carolina | Sampson | 12 | Significant | - | 1947 | Recreation |
| Monroe Lake Dam Lower | North Carolina | Moore | 12 | Low | - | 1950 | Recreation |
| Collins Lake Dam | North Carolina | Union | 12 | Low | Not Rated | 1959 | Recreation |
| Secca Dam | North Carolina | Forsyth | 12 | High | Fair | - | Other |
| Colee Naylor Pond Dam | North Carolina | Sampson | 12 | High | Not Rated | - | Recreation |
| Lake Myra Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 12 | Significant | - | 1919 | Other |
| Baldwin Millpond Dam | North Carolina | Chatham | 12 | Low | - | 1820 | Other |
| Putney'S Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wilson | 12 | Low | - | - | Recreation |
| Godwin Lake Dam | North Carolina | Johnston | 12 | Low | Fair | 1900 | Irrigation |
| Babcock Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 12 | Low | - | - | Recreation |
| Dewar Lake Dam | North Carolina | Harnett | 12 | Significant | - | 1951 | Irrigation |
| Atkinson Millpond Dam | North Carolina | Johnston | 12 | Low | - | 1930 | Other |
| Turner Lake Dam | North Carolina | Northampton | 12 | Low | - | 1950 | Recreation |
| Best Lake Dam | North Carolina | Sampson | 12 | Low | - | 1949 | Recreation |
| Yow-Williams Lake Dam | North Carolina | Onslow | 12 | Low | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Baker Lake Dam | North Carolina | Harnett | 12 | Low | - | 1960 | Recreation |
| Scarborough Lake Dam #1 | North Carolina | Robeson | 12 | Low | - | 1962 | Recreation |
| Hodgins Lake Dam | North Carolina | Hoke | 12 | Low | Poor | 1900 | Other |
| Lassiter Lake Dam | North Carolina | Johnston | 12 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1920 | Irrigation |
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.