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 3201–3225 of 3,622
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Falls Dam Transylvania County | 25 | 1989 | Low | Fair |
| The Lakes Dam Cumberland County | 18 | 1980 | High | Fair |
| The Peninsula At Amberly Dam Chatham County | 24 | — | Significant | Satisfactory |
| The Streets At Southpoint Mall Dam Durham County | 22 | 2002 | High | Satisfactory |
| The Summit At Lost Ridge Dam Watauga County | 18 | — | High | Fair |
| The Wilds Dam Transylvania County | 45 | 1969 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Third Creek Watershed Dam #10 Iredell County | 33 | 1957 | Low | Fair |
| Third Creek Watershed Dam #11 Iredell County | 34 | 1956 | Low | Fair |
| Third Creek Watershed Dam #12c Iredell County | 33 | 1965 | High | Fair |
| Third Creek Watershed Dam #18 Iredell County | 36 | 1960 | High | Satisfactory |
| Third Creek Watershed Dam #19 Iredell County | 38 | 1956 | Low | Fair |
| Third Creek Watershed Dam #20 Iredell County | 27 | 1958 | High | Satisfactory |
| Third Creek Watershed Dam #21 Iredell County | 41 | 1954 | High | Satisfactory |
| Third Creek Watershed Dam #34a Iredell County | 26 | 1960 | Significant | Fair |
| Third Creek Watershed Dam #37 Iredell County | 37 | 1966 | Low | Fair |
| Third Creek Watershed Dam #7a Alexander County | 47 | 1955 | High | Fair |
| Third Creek Watershed Dam #9 Iredell County | 33 | 1958 | High | Fair |
| Thomas Blue Dam #1 Moore County | 23 | — | Low | Fair |
| Thomas Blue Dam #2 Moore County | 23 | — | Low | Fair |
| Thomas Hall Dam Rowan County | 20 | 1970 | Low | Fair |
| Thomas Lake Dam Randolph County | 31 | 1963 | Low | Fair |
| Thomas Lake Dam #2 Hoke County | 12 | — | High | Fair |
| Thompson-Arthur Lake Dam Randolph County | 25 | 1960 | Low | Fair |
| Thompson Dam Polk County | 25 | — | Low | Satisfactory |
| Thompson Lake Dam Alleghany County | 28 | 1953 | Low | Fair |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.