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
Ayers Upper Dam North Carolina Yancey 0 High Poor — Other
Rosinburg Glen Dam North Carolina Wake 0 Significant — — Flood Risk Reduction
Emma Cash Dam North Carolina Hoke 0 High — — Other
Ronald Barbour Dam North Carolina Johnston 0 High Fair — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Magnolia Pond Dam North Carolina Moore 0 Significant — 2016 Irrigation
Longleaf Road Dam North Carolina Moore 0 High — — Debris Control
New Elam Church Dam North Carolina Chatham 0 Significant — — Other
Levai Farm Lagoon Dam North Carolina Duplin 0 Significant — — Other
Belews Creek North Coal Pile Dam North Carolina Stokes 0 Significant Not Rated — Debris Control
Dobson Dam North Carolina Orange 0 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Devore Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 0 High Poor — Other
Doris Greer Dam North Carolina Watauga 0 High Fair — Recreation
Ward Dam North Carolina Madison 0 High Satisfactory 2006 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Waterford Village Pond Dam North Carolina Brunswick 0 High — — Other
Del Webb Avenue Dam North Carolina Wake 0 High — — Other
Caribou Road Dam North Carolina Buncombe 0 Significant — — Debris Control
Jones Dairy Road Dam North Carolina Wake 0 Significant — — Other
Nw Cabarrus High School Dam North Carolina Cabarrus 0 Low — — Other
Sunset Drive Dam North Carolina Macon 0 Significant — — Recreation
Tcheng Dam North Carolina Durham 0 High Fair — Other
Olive Farm Pond Dam North Carolina Wake 0 High — — Flood Risk Reduction
Kera Gardens Dam North Carolina Wake 0 High Not Rated — Flood Risk Reduction
Calico Lake Dam North Carolina Transylvania 0 High Fair — Other
Oliver Pond Dam North Carolina Wake 0 Significant — — Other
Sykes Dambax Dam North Carolina Transylvania 0 High Fair — Other
Island Creek Dam North Carolina Granville 0 High — — Other
Panoramic Farm Dam North Carolina Union 0 Significant Fair — Other
South Main Street Dam North Carolina Randolph 0 High Fair — Recreation
Lake Pointe Dam North Carolina Henderson 0 High Fair — Other
Devore Dam #2 North Carolina Mecklenburg 0 High Poor — Other
Forest At Duke Dam North Carolina Durham 0 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Devore Dam #1 North Carolina Mecklenburg 0 High Poor — Other
E.M. Johnson Detention Basin Dam North Carolina Wake 0 Significant Satisfactory — Other
Dukes Lake Road Dam North Carolina Wake 0 Significant — — Recreation
Highland Orchard Dam North Carolina Caldwell 0 High Not Rated — Recreation
Bugger Lake Dam North Carolina Lincoln 0 Significant Fair — Other
Flemming Fields Dam North Carolina Wake 0 Significant — — Other
Shade Valley Pond Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 0 High — — Other
Eddie Bateman Dr. Dam North Carolina Macon 0 High Poor — Recreation
Governors Club Dam #8 North Carolina Chatham 0 High Fair 1997 Other
Pcs Phosphate #1a Cooling Pond Dike North Carolina Beaufort 0 High Fair 2009 Other
Holly Lane Dam North Carolina Wake 0 High — — Recreation
Mann Irrigation Pond Dam North Carolina Chatham 0 Significant — — Other
Pcs Phosphate R-9 Blend Dike North Carolina Beaufort 0 High Fair — Other
Nc Hwy 11-903 Dam North Carolina Duplin 0 High Not Rated — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Brighterwood Crossing Dam North Carolina Guilford 0 High Not Rated — Other
Jacksonville South Storage Lagoon Dam North Carolina Onslow 0 High Satisfactory 2009 Flood Risk Reduction
Allen Trust Dam North Carolina Wake 0 High Fair — Other
Chatham Dam North Carolina Forsyth 0 Significant Not Rated — Other
Lake Shenandoah Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 0 High Fair — Other

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.