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 1276–1300 of 1,790
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest Lake Dam Cumberland County | 15 | 1952 | High | Fair |
| Forge Mountain Grist Mill Dam Henderson County | 17 | — | High | Fair |
| Forest Lake Dam Mecklenburg County | 15 | — | High | Fair |
| Forest Lake Dam Alamance County | 25 | — | High | Fair |
| Forest Home Estate Dam Caswell County | 23 | 1991 | Low | Fair |
| Foote Mineral Tailings Dam Cleveland County | 90 | 1958 | Low | Fair |
| F. Marsh Pond Dam Moore County | 30 | 1981 | Low | Fair |
| Fly Rod Lake Dam Moore County | 40 | 1967 | Low | Fair |
| Flowers Lake Dam #1 Johnston County | 25 | — | Significant | Fair |
| Flint Ridge Dam Orange County | 19 | 1990 | High | Fair |
| Fleetwood Falls Lake Dam Ashe County | 32 | — | High | Fair |
| Flat Rock Pond Dam Ashe County | 22 | — | High | Fair |
| Firestone Pond Dam Moore County | 17 | — | High | Fair |
| Fiber Lake Dam Rowan County | 23 | 1966 | Low | Fair |
| Fh Shackelford Dam Greene County | 25 | 2008 | Low | Fair |
| Fernhill Pond Dam Mecklenburg County | 34 | — | High | Fair |
| Farmstead Pond Dam Iredell County | 25 | — | Low | Fair |
| Farmstead Lake Dam Iredell County | 32 | — | Significant | Fair |
| Farmer Lake Dam Stanly County | 25 | — | Low | Fair |
| Farmer Lake Dam Caswell County | 77 | 1983 | High | Fair |
| Farlow Lake Dam Randolph County | 21 | 1955 | High | Fair |
| Family Dollar Dam Mecklenburg County | 13 | 2008 | Significant | Fair |
| Fairwoods Dam #4 Moore County | 17 | — | High | Fair |
| Fairway Farms Dam Moore County | 19 | 1985 | Low | Fair |
| Fairview Wildlife Club Dam Surry County | 43 | — | Low | Fair |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.