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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pond 2b | California | Solano | 55 | Low | Satisfactory | 1975 | Water Supply |
| Bear Creek Diversion | California | Fresno | 55 | Low | Satisfactory | 1927 | Hydroelectric |
| Murray | California | Sonoma | 55 | High | Satisfactory | 1970 | Water Supply |
| Bellett | California | Nevada | 54 | Low | Satisfactory | 1950 | Other |
| Log Cabin | California | Yuba | 54 | High | Satisfactory | 1969 | Water Supply |
| Larson | California | Tulare | 54 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1963 | Other |
| Mineral Hot Springs Lake | California | San Bernardino | 54 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | Water Supply |
| Peters Canyon | California | Orange | 54 | High | Satisfactory | 1932 | Other |
| Coit | California | Santa Clara | 54 | Low | Satisfactory | 1956 | Water Supply |
| Rainbow Diversion Dam | California | Colusa | 54 | Low | Not Available | 1914 | Irrigation |
| Null Dam | California | Shasta | 54 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1954 | Water Supply |
| Stevenson Ranch | California | Los Angeles | 54 | High | Satisfactory | 2004 | Debris Control |
| Beaver Creek Diversion | California | Tuolumne | 54 | Low | Satisfactory | 1989 | Hydroelectric |
| Hume Lake | California | Fresno | 54 | High | Not Rated | 1908 | Recreation |
| Kunkle | California | Butte | 54 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1907 | Other |
| Black Rock Creek | California | Monterey | 54 | Low | Satisfactory | 1925 | Water Supply |
| Bernardo Reservoir | California | San Diego | 54 | High | Satisfactory | 1964 | Water Supply |
| Murry | California | Santa Clara | 54 | Low | Satisfactory | 1957 | Water Supply |
| North Fork Diversion | California | Alpine | 53 | Low | Satisfactory | 1989 | Hydroelectric |
| Boyd No. 2 | California | Shasta | 53 | High | Satisfactory | 1973 | Water Supply |
| Portola | California | Orange | 53 | High | Satisfactory | 1980 | Water Supply |
| Debell | California | Santa Clara | 53 | High | Satisfactory | 1952 | Water Supply |
| Jacobs Creek | California | El Dorado | 53 | Low | Satisfactory | 1948 | Water Supply |
| Lake Yosemite | California | Merced | 53 | High | Satisfactory | 1888 | Water Supply |
| Terminal | California | San Luis Obispo | 53 | High | Fair | 1969 | Water Supply |
| Emery | California | Calaveras | 53 | Low | Satisfactory | 1850 | Water Supply |
| Prado Dam - Corona Sewage Treatment Dike | California | Riverside | 53 | High | Not Available | 1941 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| De Sabla Forebay | California | Butte | 52 | Low | Satisfactory | 1962 | Hydroelectric |
| Canada Road | California | San Mateo | 52 | Low | Satisfactory | 1971 | Other |
| Coyote Flat | California | Lassen | 52 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1928 | Other |
| King Ridge Road | California | Sonoma | 52 | Low | Fair | — | Irrigation |
| Mokelumne Hill | California | Calaveras | 52 | Low | Satisfactory | 1973 | Water Supply |
| Mcmahon | California | Mariposa | 52 | Low | Satisfactory | 1957 | Water Supply |
| Ler Peters Canyon Retarding Basin | California | Orange | 52 | High | Satisfactory | 1990 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Red Bluff Diversion | California | Tehama | 52 | Low | Not Available | 1963 | Irrigation |
| San Marcos | California | San Diego | 52 | High | Satisfactory | 1946 | Other |
| Phoenix | California | Tuolumne | 52 | High | Satisfactory | 1880 | Other |
| Csp Mule Creek | California | Amador | 51 | High | Satisfactory | 1988 | Water Supply |
| San Dieguito | California | San Diego | 51 | High | Satisfactory | 1918 | Other |
| Sequoia Lake | California | Fresno | 51 | High | Satisfactory | 1888 | Water Supply |
| Crystal | California | Napa | 51 | High | Satisfactory | 1952 | Water Supply |
| Notre Dame | California | San Mateo | 51 | High | Satisfactory | — | Water Supply |
| Case Springs Dam | California | San Diego | 51 | Low | Fair | 1900 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Foothill Regulating Park | California | Sonoma | 51 | High | Satisfactory | 1963 | Water Supply |
| Etiwanda Debris Basin | California | San Bernardino | 51 | High | Satisfactory | 2008 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lakeport | California | Lake | 51 | High | Satisfactory | 1980 | Water Supply |
| Lake Herman | California | Solano | 51 | High | Satisfactory | 1905 | Water Supply |
| Kellogg Ballpark | California | Sonoma | 51 | High | Satisfactory | 1962 | Water Supply |
| Bevans Creek | California | Mendocino | 51 | High | Satisfactory | 1955 | Other |
| Lake La Verne | California | Napa | 50 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1956 | 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.