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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leggett Lake Dam | North Carolina | Robeson | 10 | Low | — | 1935 | Recreation |
| Britt Lake Dam | North Carolina | Columbus | 10 | Low | — | 1968 | Irrigation |
| Fishing Creek Millpond Dam | North Carolina | Nash | 10 | Low | — | 1800 | Recreation |
| Cypress Lake Dam | North Carolina | Cumberland | 10 | Low | — | 1968 | Recreation |
| Clifton Pond Dam | North Carolina | Franklin | 10 | Low | — | 1890 | Irrigation |
| Pope Lake Dam | North Carolina | Harnett | 10 | Low | — | 1885 | Recreation |
| Watson Lake Dam | North Carolina | Cumberland | 10 | Low | — | 1952 | Recreation |
| Jones Lake Dam | North Carolina | Scotland | 10 | Low | Fair | 1810 | Recreation |
| Council Millpond Dam | North Carolina | Bladen | 10 | Low | Satisfactory | 1902 | Recreation |
| Blackman Lake Dam | North Carolina | Sampson | 10 | Significant | — | 1954 | Recreation |
| Taylor Millpond Dam | North Carolina | Nash | 10 | Significant | — | 1900 | Irrigation |
| Smith Lake Dam | North Carolina | Cumberland | 10 | Low | — | — | Other |
| Jernigan Lake Dam | North Carolina | Harnett | 10 | Low | — | 1950 | Recreation |
| Johnson Lake Dam #3 | North Carolina | Northampton | 10 | Low | — | 1950 | Irrigation |
| Tillery - Saddle Dike | North Carolina | Stanly | 10 | Low | Satisfactory | — | Hydroelectric |
| Johnson Millpond Dam #2 | North Carolina | Northampton | 10 | Low | — | 1950 | Irrigation |
| Horseshoe Lake Dam | North Carolina | Bladen | 10 | Low | Satisfactory | 1962 | Recreation |
| Country Club Lake Dam | North Carolina | Cumberland | 10 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Mclamb Lake Dam | North Carolina | Sampson | 10 | Low | — | 1944 | Irrigation |
| Lake Property Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 10 | Low | Not Rated | 1959 | Recreation |
| Eno West Point Dam | North Carolina | Durham | 10 | Significant | — | — | Other |
| Robertson'S Pond Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 10 | Significant | Fair | 1900 | Recreation |
| Clifton Grove Dam 1 | North Carolina | Wake | 10 | Significant | Fair | — | Debris Control |
| North Lake Dam | North Carolina | Brunswick | 10 | Low | Not Rated | 1964 | Recreation |
| Pine Lake Dam | North Carolina | Brunswick | 10 | Low | Not Rated | 1964 | Recreation |
| Buck Ash Basin Divider Dam | North Carolina | Rowan | 10 | High | Satisfactory | 1977 | Tailings |
| Somerton Lake Dam | North Carolina | Alamance | 10 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Brush Creek Lower Dam | North Carolina | Macon | 10 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Piney Point Golf Course Dam | North Carolina | Stanly | 10 | Significant | Fair | — | Irrigation |
| Swansgate Dam #1 | North Carolina | Davidson | 10 | High | Fair | 1983 | Debris Control |
| Hf Lee Inactive Ash Basin #3 Dam | North Carolina | Wayne | 10 | High | Fair | 1963 | Other |
| Mclamb Lake Dam | North Carolina | Harnett | 10 | High | Fair | 1950 | Irrigation |
| Smith Lake Dam | North Carolina | Cumberland | 10 | Low | Satisfactory | 1947 | Recreation |
| Innkeeper Detention Pond Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 10 | High | Fair | 2001 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Texas Pond | North Carolina | Cumberland | 10 | High | Poor | 1963 | Recreation |
| Arnett Dam | North Carolina | Columbus | 9 | Low | — | 1900 | Irrigation |
| Johnson Lake Dam #4 | North Carolina | Northampton | 9 | Low | — | 1950 | Irrigation |
| House-Autry Dam | North Carolina | Sampson | 9 | Low | Not Rated | 1850 | Recreation |
| Bryan Millpond Dam | North Carolina | Bladen | 9 | Low | Satisfactory | 1801 | Recreation |
| Courtyards At Kildaire Scm Dam A | North Carolina | Wake | 9 | High | Satisfactory | 2019 | Other |
| Greenfield Lake Dam | North Carolina | New Hanover | 9 | Low | Not Rated | 1800 | Recreation |
| Chamblee Road Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 9 | High | Poor | — | Other |
| Douglas-Eakley Pond Dam Lower | North Carolina | Wake | 9 | Significant | — | — | Recreation |
| Dogwood Pond Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 9 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Hamilton Lake Dam | North Carolina | Harnett | 9 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Winery Lane Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 9 | High | Fair | — | Other |
| Capitola | North Carolina | Madison | 9 | Low | Satisfactory | 1910 | Hydroelectric |
| Boiling Springs Lake Upper Dam | North Carolina | Brunswick | 9 | High | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Cultural Center Lake Dam | North Carolina | Robeson | 9 | High | Poor | 1965 | Recreation |
| Coronado Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 9 | High | Satisfactory | — | 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.