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.

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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.