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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Park Forebay | California | Nevada | 60 | Low | Satisfactory | 1966 | Irrigation |
| Sawmill Main | California | Nevada | 60 | Low | Satisfactory | 1910 | Irrigation |
| Moccasin Ler | California | Tuolumne | 60 | High | Fair | 1930 | Other |
| Marsh Creek | California | Contra Costa | 59 | High | Satisfactory | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Swan | California | Nevada | 59 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | Water Supply |
| Hunters | California | Calaveras | 59 | High | Satisfactory | 1927 | Hydroelectric |
| Utica Main | California | Alpine | 59 | High | Satisfactory | 1903 | Hydroelectric |
| Plymouth Effluent | California | Amador | 59 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1989 | Water Supply |
| Big Dalton Debris Basin | California | Los Angeles | 59 | High | Satisfactory | 1960 | Debris Control |
| Syphon Canyon | California | Orange | 59 | High | Satisfactory | 1949 | Other |
| Farmington Dam | California | San Joaquin | 58 | High | Not Available | 1951 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Pit No. 5 Diversion | California | Shasta | 58 | Low | Satisfactory | 1944 | Hydroelectric |
| Bradford | California | Mendocino | 58 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1985 | Water Supply |
| Upper Settling Basin | California | Santa Clara | 58 | Low | Fair | — | Water Supply |
| Sand Canyon | California | Orange | 58 | High | Satisfactory | 1912 | Water Supply |
| Rancho Seco | California | Sacramento | 58 | High | Satisfactory | 1972 | Tailings |
| Woodward | California | Stanislaus | 58 | High | Fair | 1918 | Other |
| Brentwood Park | California | Tuolumne | 58 | High | Satisfactory | 1964 | Water Supply |
| Sepulveda Dam | California | Los Angeles | 57 | High | Not Available | 1941 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ice House Dike No. 1 | California | El Dorado | 57 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Hydroelectric |
| Melrose Avenue | California | San Diego | 57 | High | Satisfactory | 1998 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mallacomes | California | Sonoma | 57 | High | Satisfactory | 1951 | Water Supply |
| Antelope | California | Kern | 57 | High | Satisfactory | 1987 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Emerald Lake 1 Ler | California | San Mateo | 57 | High | Satisfactory | 1885 | Water Supply |
| Arundell Barranca | California | Ventura | 57 | High | Satisfactory | 1996 | Debris Control |
| Whittier Narrows Dam | California | Los Angeles | 56 | High | Not Available | 1957 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Green Valley Lake | California | San Bernardino | 56 | Low | Satisfactory | 1925 | Water Supply |
| J.C. Jacobsen | California | Kern | 56 | High | Satisfactory | 1973 | Water Supply |
| Santa Anita Debris Basin | California | Los Angeles | 56 | Low | Fair | 1960 | Debris Control |
| Early Intake | California | Tuolumne | 56 | Low | Fair | 1925 | Other |
| Los Verjels | California | Yuba | 56 | Significant | Poor | 1915 | Water Supply |
| Foss Valley | California | Napa | 56 | High | Satisfactory | 1988 | Water Supply |
| Municipal | California | Solano | 56 | High | Satisfactory | 1939 | Water Supply |
| Henderson | California | Amador | 56 | High | Fair | 1923 | Water Supply |
| Bear Creek Diversion | California | Fresno | 55 | Low | Satisfactory | 1927 | Hydroelectric |
| Sutro Reservoir | California | San Francisco | 55 | High | Satisfactory | 1952 | Water Supply |
| Eagle Ranch | California | San Luis Obispo | 55 | High | Satisfactory | 1974 | Other |
| Central | California | Alameda | 55 | High | Satisfactory | 1910 | Water Supply |
| Pond 2b | California | Solano | 55 | Low | Satisfactory | 1975 | Water Supply |
| Halsey Forebay No. 2 | California | Placer | 55 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1913 | Hydroelectric |
| Glen Martin | California | San Bernardino | 55 | High | Fair | 1950 | Water Supply |
| Bosch No. 2 | California | Sonoma | 55 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1962 | Water Supply |
| Cull Creek | California | Alameda | 55 | High | Satisfactory | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Schubin | California | El Dorado | 55 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1952 | Other |
| Murray | California | Sonoma | 55 | High | Satisfactory | 1970 | Water Supply |
| Toreson | California | Modoc | 55 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1898 | Water Supply |
| Whittier Reservoir No. 4 | California | Los Angeles | 55 | Low | Satisfactory | 1931 | Water Supply |
| Grinding Rock | California | Tuolumne | 55 | Low | Satisfactory | 1979 | Water Supply |
| Scotts Flat Spillway | California | Nevada | 55 | High | Satisfactory | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Calero | California | Sacramento | 55 | High | Satisfactory | 1982 | Water Supply |
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.