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
University Pond Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 0 High Fair — Other
Mccoy Farm Pond North Carolina Union 0 High Fair — Other
Hines Pond Dam North Carolina Orange 0 High Fair — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Miller Creek Dam North Carolina Davidson 0 Significant Not Rated — Other
Kyle Siler Dam North Carolina Randolph 0 High Not Rated — Other
North Wilkesboro Water Intake Dam North Carolina Wilkes 0 High Fair — Other
Rodenbeck Aquaculture Pond Dam North Carolina Iredell 0 Significant Fair — Other
Hamilton Pond Dam North Carolina Johnston 0 High Poor 1940 Irrigation
Mitch Allen Dam North Carolina Forsyth 0 High Not Rated — Other
Forest Creek Golf Course Dam #2 North Carolina Moore 0 High — — Other
Coweeta Lake Dam North Carolina Macon 0 High Poor — Other
Everett Timber Company Upper Pond Dam North Carolina Richmond 0 High — — Other
B & B Partnership Farm Lagoon Dam #2 North Carolina Wayne 0 Significant — — Other
River Glen Dam North Carolina Harnett 0 High — — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
B & B Partnership Farm Lagoon Dam #1 North Carolina Wayne 0 Significant — — Other
Anderson Creek Dam North Carolina Harnett 0 Significant — — Recreation
Brinkley Ridge Dam #3 (Bmp 5) North Carolina Cleveland 0 Significant Not Rated — Debris Control
Brinkley Ridge Dam #2 (Bmp 2) North Carolina Cleveland 0 Significant Not Rated — Debris Control
Straight Fork Road Dam North Carolina Swain 0 Significant — — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Everett Timber Company Lower Pond Dam North Carolina Richmond 0 High — — Other
Love Valley Dam North Carolina Iredell 0 High — — Recreation
Olde Liberty Gc Hole 11 Dam North Carolina Franklin 0 High — 2007 Recreation
Peace Haven Village Dam North Carolina Forsyth 0 Significant Not Rated — Other
Flaherty Park Lower Dam North Carolina Wake 0 Significant — — Recreation
Herons Brook Drive Dam North Carolina Moore 0 High — — Other
Cadence Meadows Dam North Carolina Wake 0 High Fair — Other
Horton'S Pond Dam North Carolina Chatham 0 High Poor — Other
Wells Brothers Upper Dam North Carolina Johnston 0 High Poor — Other
Sam Furr Road Dam #1 North Carolina Mecklenburg 0 Significant — — Debris Control
Sam Furr Road Dam #2 North Carolina Mecklenburg 0 Significant — — Debris Control
Rockery Pond Dam North Carolina Moore 0 High — — Other
North Pond Dam At 6601 Zebulon Road North Carolina Wake 0 Significant Fair — Other
Flaherty Park Upper Dam North Carolina Wake 0 Significant — — Recreation
Graham Express Wash Dam North Carolina Alamance 0 Significant Not Rated — Other
N Commerce Center Bmp Wetpond Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 0 Significant — — Other
Cliff Freeman Pond Dam North Carolina Franklin 0 Significant Fair — Other
Lewis Landing Lake Dam North Carolina Wake 0 High Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
Starmount Cove Bmp Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 0 Significant Not Rated — Other
Moody Bridge Partners Dam North Carolina Jackson 0 High — — Recreation
Lake Swannanoa Dam North Carolina Durham 0 High Fair — Other
Jack Munday Dam North Carolina Caldwell 0 High — — Other
River Road Dam North Carolina Montgomery 0 High Poor — Recreation
Jimmie Bowes Transmission Line Dam North Carolina Person 0 High Fair — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Zebulon Outdoor Storage Dam North Carolina Wake 0 High Satisfactory 2022 Recreation
Pleasant Ridge Road Scm Dam North Carolina Guilford 0 Significant Not Rated — Flood Risk Reduction
Chamberlynne Dam #4 North Carolina Durham 0 High Satisfactory — Other
Ashton Raleigh Residential Dam #2 North Carolina Wake 0 High Fair — Other
Courtyards At Kildaire Scm Dam B North Carolina Wake 0 High Satisfactory 2019 Water Supply
Camp Stewart Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 0 High — — Other
Highland Creek Swf #1 Dam North Carolina Wake 0 High Satisfactory — 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.