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 2301–2325 of 3,622
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Dam #2 Davie County | 22 | 1981 | Low | Not Rated |
| Harris Dam Cumberland County | 17 | 1993 | High | Fair |
| Harrington Pond Upper Dam Anson County | 29 | 1996 | Low | Poor |
| Harrington Pond Lower Dam Anson County | 29 | 1996 | Low | Fair |
| Harrels Lake Dam Wilson County | 14 | 1955 | Low | Not Rated |
| Harold Turner Dam Union County | 16 | — | High | Fair |
| Harnett Metals Dam Harnett County | 16 | — | High | Poor |
| Harnett County Raw Water Reservoir Dam Harnett County | 28 | 1997 | High | Fair |
| Harned Lake Dam Rockingham County | 26 | 1950 | Low | Fair |
| Hardys Millpond Dam Guilford County | 13 | 1919 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Hardy Dam Guilford County | 25 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Hardins Gaston County | 17 | 1895 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Hardin Lake Dam Guilford County | 30 | 1966 | Low | Fair |
| Hardin Dam Haywood County | 14 | — | High | Poor |
| Harbor Watch Sd Upper Dam Iredell County | 31 | 2000 | Significant | Fair |
| Harbor Watch Sd Lower Dam Iredell County | 31 | 2000 | Significant | Fair |
| Happy Valley Pond Dam Bladen County | 16 | — | High | Poor |
| Happy Tracks Stables Dam Upper Guilford County | 25 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Happy Lake Dam Rowan County | 8 | 1932 | High | Not Rated |
| Happy Acres Dam Transylvania County | 14 | — | Significant | Not Rated |
| Hanor Swine Topping Lagoon Dam Edgecombe County | 34 | — | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Hanor Sow Lagoon Dam Edgecombe County | 25 | — | Significant | Not Rated |
| Hannas Lake Dam Harnett County | 20 | 1950 | High | Fair |
| Hanks Dam Jackson County | 24 | — | High | Poor |
| Hanging Rock State Park Dam Stokes County | 38 | 1938 | High | Fair |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.