Browse Dams

3,687 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 3,687 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
Rocky Ford East Dam North Carolina Catawba 37 Low - - Other
Salem Lake Dam North Carolina Forsyth 37 High Fair 2012 Recreation
Robinwood Lake Dam North Carolina Gaston 37 High Fair 1947 Recreation
Coachman Trail Lake Dam Upper North Carolina Wake 37 High Satisfactory - Recreation
Jonesville Raw Water Dam North Carolina Yadkin 37 Low Not Rated 1983 Water Supply
Marshall North Carolina Madison 37 Low Satisfactory 1911 Hydroelectric
Freedom Lake Dam North Carolina Buncombe 37 High Fair - Recreation
Muddy Creek Dam #2-C North Carolina McDowell 37 Significant Satisfactory 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Marion Manufacturing Dam North Carolina McDowell 37 High Fair - Recreation
Pine Needle Dam North Carolina Guilford 37 Low Fair 1997 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lowe'S Ssc Dam North Carolina Iredell 37 High Fair 2003 Irrigation
Shumaker Dam North Carolina Iredell 37 Low Fair - Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
High Rock Lake Dam North Carolina Transylvania 37 High Fair 1949 Recreation
Old Stoney Creek Dam North Carolina Alamance 37 High Fair 1928 Other
Whitmire Lake Dam Lower North Carolina Cherokee 37 Low Poor 1955 Recreation
Chatuge Dam - Saddle Dam No. 3 North Carolina Clay 37 High Not Available 1942 Flood Risk Reduction
Blanchard Dam #4 North Carolina Harnett 37 High Poor - Recreation
Rothrock Lake Dam North Carolina Davidson 37 Low Not Rated - Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Muddy Creek Dam #20 North Carolina McDowell 37 Significant Fair - Flood Risk Reduction
Statesville Raw Water Reservoir Dam North Carolina Iredell 37 High Fair 1973 Water Supply
Grigg Dam North Carolina Cleveland 37 Low Fair - Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
West Realty Dam North Carolina Iredell 37 Low Fair - Recreation
Kiser Lake Dam North Carolina Stokes 37 Low Not Rated - Recreation
Cedar Lake Dam North Carolina Cleveland 37 Significant Fair 1965 Recreation
Lake George Dam North Carolina McDowell 37 Significant Satisfactory 1967 Recreation
Wolf Weinhold Dam North Carolina Henderson 37 High Satisfactory 1983 Recreation
Third Creek Watershed Dam #37 North Carolina Iredell 37 Low Fair 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Edwards Lake Dam North Carolina Cabarrus 37 Low Fair - Irrigation
Novo Lagoon Dam North Carolina Franklin 37 Significant - 1994 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Cliffs of Neuse State Park Dam North Carolina Wayne 37 Low Fair 1951 Recreation
Love Pond Dam North Carolina Surry 37 Low Not Rated 1947 Recreation
Town Fork Creek Watershed Dam #6 North Carolina Forsyth 37 High Fair - Flood Risk Reduction
Bright Penny Dam North Carolina Watauga 37 High Fair - Recreation
Dutchman Creek WS Dam #18 North Carolina Davie 37 Low Fair 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Leibhart Lake Dam North Carolina Burke 37 Low Fair - Recreation
Franklin North Carolina Macon 36 Low Satisfactory 1925 Hydroelectric
Devane Lake Dam North Carolina Moore 36 Low Fair 1968 Recreation
Hinkle Lake Dam North Carolina Jackson 36 High Fair - Recreation
Martin Dam North Carolina Iredell 36 High Fair 1930 Recreation
Bengston Lake Dam #2 North Carolina Moore 36 Low Fair 1965 Recreation
Stone Mountain School Pond Dam North Carolina Buncombe 36 Low - - Recreation
Wildcat Lake Dam North Carolina Avery 36 High Fair 1920 Recreation
Rogers Dam North Carolina Macon 36 High Poor - Recreation
Henredon Lake Dam North Carolina Burke 36 Low Satisfactory 1979 Water Supply
Camp Daniel Boone Lake Dam North Carolina Haywood 36 High Fair 1951 Recreation
Wake Forest Water Supply Dam North Carolina Wake 36 High Fair 1960 Recreation
Johnson Dam North Carolina Davidson 36 High Fair 1983 Recreation
Third Creek Watershed Dam #18 North Carolina Iredell 36 High Satisfactory 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Red Bud Dam North Carolina Chatham 36 Significant Satisfactory 1992 Recreation
Lake Devin Dam North Carolina Granville 36 High Fair - Water Supply

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.