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
Sandy Loam Land Dam North Carolina Nash 0 High — — Other
Nobles Mill Pond Dam #2 North Carolina Edgecombe 0 High — — Other
Fish Pond Farm Dam North Carolina Pitt 0 High — — Other
Town of Fairview Dam North Carolina Union 0 Significant Fair — Other
Purvis Dam #1 North Carolina Lee 0 High — — Other
Hart Lake Dam Middle North Carolina Catawba 0 Significant — — Other
Primax Properties Dam North Carolina Union 0 Significant Not Rated — Flood Risk Reduction
Baxter Lane Dam North Carolina Lincoln 0 Significant — — Debris Control
Wilkins Dam North Carolina Orange 0 High Fair — Recreation
Martin Dam North Carolina Stanly 0 High Fair — Recreation
Grand Arbor Dam North Carolina Wake 0 High — — Other
Carrollwood Farms Equestrian Center Dam North Carolina Stokes 0 Significant — — Water Supply
Flores Dam North Carolina Wake 0 High Poor — Recreation
Phoenix Rising Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 0 Significant — — Debris Control
Pinelog Branch Dam North Carolina Pitt 0 High — — Other
Richard'S Dam North Carolina Catawba 0 High — — Other
Bullings Creek Dam North Carolina Henderson 0 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Mulberry Farm Dam North Carolina Madison 0 High Satisfactory — Other
Wall Store Road Dam North Carolina Wake 0 Significant Poor — Flood Risk Reduction
W Franklin Street Dam North Carolina Union 0 Significant — — Other
Grantham Farm Lagoon Dam #2 North Carolina Wayne 0 Significant — — Other
Guitar Dam North Carolina Chatham 0 High — — Recreation
Strawberry Lane Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 0 Significant Fair — Other
Jack Bennett Dam North Carolina Chatham 0 Significant — — Other
Potterstone Village Dam North Carolina Chatham 0 High — — Other
Sardis Road Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 0 Significant — — Irrigation
Lake Malinchoc Dam North Carolina Wake 0 Significant — — Other
Cleats Dam North Carolina Wake 0 Significant Fair — Other
Murphy Farm Ag. Pond Dam North Carolina Scotland 0 Significant — — Other
Jones Family Farm Dam #1 North Carolina Wayne 0 Significant — — Other
Blanchard Lake Dam #4 North Carolina Harnett 0 High — — Other
Spivey Pond Dam North Carolina Buncombe 0 High — — Other
Jones Family Farm Dam #2 North Carolina Wayne 0 Significant — — Other
Brier Creek Village Center Dam North Carolina Wake 0 High Not Rated — Recreation
Wallbrook Dam North Carolina Wake 0 Significant — — Flood Risk Reduction
Victory Dam #1 North Carolina Union 0 High Fair — Other
Haithcock Heirs Dam North Carolina Orange 0 High Poor — Recreation
Tusquittee Landing Dam #1 North Carolina Clay 0 High — — Other
Farmville Road Dam North Carolina Cleveland 0 Significant — — Other
Trilogy Dam North Carolina Wake 0 High Fair — Irrigation
Preston Crossings Dam #2 North Carolina Wake 0 High — — Other
Little Warrior Mountain Dam North Carolina Polk 0 Low Fair — Other
Stonehenge Townhomes Pond Dam North Carolina Wake 0 High — — Other
Ray-Mcgilvary Dam North Carolina Lee 0 High Poor — Other
Winterle Road Dam North Carolina Rutherford 0 Significant — — Debris Control
Britt Lake Dam North Carolina Cumberland 0 High — — Other
Laurel Falls Upper Lake Dam North Carolina Transylvania 0 High — — Other
Whitewater Drive Dam North Carolina Wake 0 Significant — — Flood Risk Reduction
Blue Heron Pond Dam North Carolina Durham 0 High — — Other
Wooded Lake Dam North Carolina Cumberland 0 Significant Poor — 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.