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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
Belews Creek Retention Basin Dam North Carolina Stokes 41 Significant Fair 2017 Flood Risk Reduction
Second Broad River WS #11-18a Dam North Carolina McDowell 41 Low Satisfactory 1994 Flood Risk Reduction
Pied Piper Dam Lower North Carolina Cherokee 41 High Poor 1975 Recreation
Mckenzie Lake Dam North Carolina McDowell 41 Low Satisfactory — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Deep Creek Watershed #12 Dam North Carolina Yadkin 41 Significant Fair 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Johnson Swine Waste Lagoon Dam North Carolina Surry 41 Significant Fair 1996 Other
Swann Water Treatment Plant Rwr Dam #1 (Aka Nw) North Carolina Forsyth 41 High Fair 2003 Water Supply
Fairfield Lake Dam North Carolina Jackson 41 High Fair 1890 Recreation
Tredmont Lake Dam North Carolina Alamance 41 Significant Fair — Recreation
Shumont Estates Dam North Carolina Rutherford 41 High Fair 1990 Recreation
Lake Townsend Dam North Carolina Guilford 41 High Fair 1969 Recreation
North Shore Lake Dam North Carolina Transylvania 41 Significant Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Dyer-Walker Dam North Carolina Rockingham 41 Low Fair 1974 Recreation
Em Johnson Alum Sludge Lagoon Dam North Carolina Wake 41 High Fair 1994 Other
Third Creek Watershed Dam #21 North Carolina Iredell 41 High Satisfactory 1954 Flood Risk Reduction
Jimmie Bowes Dam #2 North Carolina Person 41 Low Fair — Other
Westinghouse Corp. Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 41 Low Fair 1965 Other
Yadkinville Wtp Reservoir Dam North Carolina Yadkin 41 High Fair 2009 Water Supply
Mountain Lake Dam North Carolina Alleghany 41 High Poor 1973 Recreation
Wayne Wells Dam North Carolina Cherokee 41 Low Fair — Recreation
Hyder Dam North Carolina Henderson 41 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Deep Creek Watershed #19a Dam North Carolina Yadkin 41 High Fair 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Orange Dam North Carolina Orange 40 High Satisfactory 1969 Water Supply
Fly Rod Lake Dam North Carolina Moore 40 Low Fair 1967 Recreation
Willis Lake Dam North Carolina Burke 40 Significant Unsatisfactory 1955 Recreation
Tuxedo Saddle Dam North Carolina Henderson 40 High Satisfactory — Hydroelectric
David Hyatt Nursery Dam #2 North Carolina Union 40 Low Satisfactory — Irrigation
Cherry Ridge Dam North Carolina Rutherford 40 Significant Fair 1999 Recreation
Mathis Lake Dam North Carolina Iredell 40 High Fair — Recreation
Gammons Dam North Carolina Surry 40 High — — Irrigation
Beaverdam Creek Lake Dam North Carolina Wake 40 Low Satisfactory 1974 Recreation
Millersville Dam North Carolina Alexander 40 Low Not Rated — Hydroelectric
Belews Creek Holding Basin Dam North Carolina Stokes 40 High Fair 2017 Flood Risk Reduction
Deep Creek Watershed #10 Dam North Carolina Yadkin 40 High Fair 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Hunt Dam North Carolina Rockingham 40 High Fair 1966 Recreation
Privette Lake Dam #2 North Carolina Wake 40 Low Fair 1945 Recreation
E.M. Johnson Water Plant A Dam North Carolina Wake 40 High Satisfactory — Water Supply
Crabtree Creek WS Dam #20-A North Carolina Wake 40 High Satisfactory 1977 Flood Risk Reduction
English Heifer Cove Dam North Carolina Polk 40 Significant Fair — Recreation
Symphony Park Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 40 High Fair 2002 Recreation
Winston Lake Dam North Carolina Forsyth 40 High Fair 1919 Water Supply
Lake Kannapolis Dam North Carolina Rowan 40 High Poor 1940 Water Supply
Back Creek Reservoir Dam North Carolina Alamance 40 High Fair 1991 Water Supply
Raven Knob Lake Dam North Carolina Surry 40 Significant Fair 1950 Recreation
Whippoorwill Lake Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 40 Low Poor 1953 Recreation
Strawberry Ridge Dam North Carolina Mitchell 40 High Fair — Recreation
Tuckertown Wtp Dam North Carolina Stanly 40 Low Satisfactory 1990 Water Supply
Goldstein Pond Dam North Carolina Caldwell 40 Low — — Recreation
Boy Scouts Dairy Barn Dam North Carolina Rutherford 40 High Fair — Recreation
Biggers Dam Upper North Carolina Gaston 40 Low Fair — 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.