North Carolina Dams
3,622 dams tracked by the National Inventory of Dams
Total Dams
3,622
High Hazard
1,638
45.2%
Poor / Unsatisfactory
381
Average Age
65 yrs
Hazard Classification
High1,638 (45.2%)
Significant648 (17.9%)
Low1,336 (36.9%)
Condition Assessment
Satisfactory492 (13.6%)
Fair1,790 (49.4%)
Poor / Unsatisfactory381 (10.5%)
Not Rated959 (26.5%)
Federal
52
State
73
Local
370
Private
2,832
Tallest Dams
- Fontana Dam480 ft
- Hiwassee Dam307 ft
- Cheoah 236 ft
- Santeetlah 216 ft
- Yadkin Narrows 214 ft
High Hazard Dams
- Fontana DamHigh
- Hiwassee DamHigh
- Cheoah High
- Santeetlah High
- Yadkin Narrows High
Poor Condition Dams
- Santeetlah Poor
- Moss Lake DamPoor
- Gaston Poor
- Cliffside Inactive Ash Basin #5 Main DamUnsatisfactory
- Turner Shoals DamPoor
All Dams in North Carolina
Showing 1101–1125 of 1,790
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Landing Dam Mecklenburg County | 15 | — | High | Fair |
| Hidden Lake Estates Dam Henderson County | 22 | — | Significant | Fair |
| Hicks Pond Dam Franklin County | 25 | — | Low | Fair |
| Hickory Nut Upper Dam Rutherford County | 55 | — | Low | Fair |
| Hickory Nut Lower Dam Rutherford County | 48 | 1974 | Significant | Fair |
| Hf Lee Inactive Ash Basin #3 Dam Wayne County | 10 | 1963 | High | Fair |
| Hf Lee Inactive Ash Basin #2 Dam Wayne County | 15 | 1955 | High | Fair |
| Hf Lee Inactive Ash Basin #1 Dam Wayne County | 7 | 1950 | High | Fair |
| Hf Lee Cooling Lake Dam Wayne County | 17 | 1955 | High | Fair |
| Hf Lee Active Ash Basin Dam Wayne County | 20 | 1982 | High | Fair |
| Hewitt Lake Dam Montgomery County | 25 | 1969 | Low | Fair |
| Hester Lake Dam Rockingham County | 25 | 1946 | Low | Fair |
| Hertz Dam Jackson County | 23 | — | Significant | Fair |
| Herring Lake Dam Sampson County | 27 | — | Low | Fair |
| Heron'S Nest Dam Guilford County | 20 | 1955 | High | Fair |
| Heritage Pointe Dam Mecklenburg County | 11 | — | Significant | Fair |
| Hennessee Dam Rutherford County | 44 | 1976 | Significant | Fair |
| Henley Lake Dam Randolph County | 5 | — | High | Fair |
| Hendricks Lake Dam Wake County | 16 | 1955 | Significant | Fair |
| Hendricks Lake Dam Cleveland County | 21 | 1952 | Low | Fair |
| Hendersonville Country Club Dam Henderson County | 18 | — | High | Fair |
| Hemlock Lake Dam Transylvania County | 25 | 1937 | High | Fair |
| Helms Lake Dam Union County | 18 | 1972 | Significant | Fair |
| Helms Dam Cabarrus County | 25 | — | Low | Fair |
| Hefley Dam Ashe County | — | — | High | Fair |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.