Browse Dams
1,534 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 1,534 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.
| Name | State | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Del Ciervo | California | Santa Barbara | 65 | High | Satisfactory | 1938 | Water Supply |
| Big Canyon | California | Orange | 65 | High | Satisfactory | 1959 | Water Supply |
| A. L. Chaffin | California | Butte | 65 | Low | Satisfactory | 1957 | Water Supply |
| Faucherie Lake Main | California | Nevada | 65 | High | Satisfactory | 1966 | Irrigation |
| Portal Forebay Main | California | Fresno | 65 | Low | Satisfactory | 1956 | Hydroelectric |
| Richardson | California | Sonoma | 65 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1954 | Water Supply |
| Harbor View | California | Orange | 65 | High | Satisfactory | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Burns Dam | California | Merced | 65 | High | Not Available | 1950 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Pomponio Ranch | California | San Mateo | 64 | High | Satisfactory | 1952 | Other |
| Piedmont | California | Alameda | 64 | Low | Satisfactory | 1905 | Water Supply |
| Rickey | California | San Mateo | 64 | Low | Satisfactory | 1951 | Water Supply |
| Mono Creek Diversion | California | Fresno | 64 | Low | Satisfactory | 1927 | Hydroelectric |
| Rubio Debris Basin | California | Los Angeles | 64 | High | Poor | 1944 | Debris Control |
| Eaton Wash Debris Basin | California | Los Angeles | 63 | High | Satisfactory | 1936 | Debris Control |
| Niegel | California | El Dorado | 63 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1951 | Water Supply |
| Cape Horn | California | Mendocino | 63 | High | Fair | 1907 | Hydroelectric |
| Ewing | California | Trinity | 63 | High | Satisfactory | 1972 | Water Supply |
| Peabody | California | Santa Clara | 63 | Significant | Poor | 1950 | Water Supply |
| Big Canyon Creek | California | El Dorado | 63 | Low | Satisfactory | 1935 | Other |
| Red Rock No. 1 | California | Lassen | 63 | High | Satisfactory | 1893 | Water Supply |
| Thurman | California | Shasta | 63 | Low | Satisfactory | 1966 | Water Supply |
| Bridgeport | California | Mono | 63 | High | Satisfactory | 1924 | Water Supply |
| Sycamore | California | Riverside | 63 | High | Satisfactory | 1956 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Scout Lake | California | Mendocino | 63 | High | Satisfactory | 1964 | Water Supply |
| Martinez Dam | California | Contra Costa | 62 | High | Not Available | 1947 | Water Supply |
| Centennial | California | Mendocino | 62 | High | Satisfactory | 1990 | Water Supply |
| Bee Canyon Retention Basin | California | Orange | 62 | Low | Satisfactory | 1994 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Glenoaks 968 Reservoir | California | Los Angeles | 62 | High | Satisfactory | 1949 | Water Supply |
| Straza | California | El Dorado | 62 | Low | Satisfactory | 1971 | Other |
| Bear Gulch | California | San Mateo | 61 | High | Poor | 1896 | Water Supply |
| Big Bend | California | Butte | 61 | Low | Satisfactory | — | |
| Sea Ranch | California | Sonoma | 61 | Low | Satisfactory | 1996 | Water Supply |
| Shiloh Ranch | California | Sonoma | 61 | High | Satisfactory | 1991 | Water Supply |
| University Mound South Basin | California | San Francisco | 61 | High | Satisfactory | 1937 | Water Supply |
| Lake Eleanor | California | Tuolumne | 61 | High | Satisfactory | 1918 | Water Supply |
| Cherry Flat | California | Santa Clara | 60 | High | Satisfactory | 1936 | Water Supply |
| Hicks Canyon Retention Basin | California | Orange | 60 | Low | Satisfactory | 1997 | Debris Control |
| Hillside Ranch | California | Sonoma | 60 | Low | Satisfactory | 1967 | Water Supply |
| Moccasin Ler | California | Tuolumne | 60 | High | Fair | 1930 | Other |
| Dennis No. 2 | California | Sonoma | 60 | Low | Satisfactory | 1997 | Water Supply |
| Stanislaus Forebay West | California | Tuolumne | 60 | Low | Satisfactory | 1908 | Hydroelectric |
| Diederich Reservoir | California | Los Angeles | 60 | High | Satisfactory | 1950 | Water Supply |
| Eagle Canyon Debris Basin | California | Riverside | 60 | High | Satisfactory | 2015 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ler Stehly | California | San Diego | 60 | High | Satisfactory | — | Water Supply |
| Big Creek Dam No. 5 | California | Fresno | 60 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1921 | Hydroelectric |
| Forest Meadows | California | Calaveras | 60 | Low | Poor | 1975 | Water Supply |
| Cucamonga Creek Debris Basin | California | San Bernardino | 60 | High | Satisfactory | 1980 | Debris Control |
| Chicago Park Forebay | California | Nevada | 60 | Low | Satisfactory | 1966 | Irrigation |
| Oakhurst Wastewater Treatment | California | Madera | 60 | Low | Satisfactory | 2005 | Other |
| Sawmill Main | California | Nevada | 60 | Low | Satisfactory | 1910 | Irrigation |
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.