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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yorba | California | Orange | 45 | High | Satisfactory | 1907 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Pulgas Lake Dam | California | San Diego | 44 | Low | Fair | 1953 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Malibou Lake Club | California | Los Angeles | 44 | High | Satisfactory | 1923 | Water Supply |
| Morning Star | California | Placer | 44 | Low | Satisfactory | 1870 | Water Supply |
| Skinner Clearwell | California | Riverside | 44 | High | Satisfactory | 1991 | Water Supply |
| Prado Dam - Yorba Slaughter Adobe Dike | California | San Bernardino | 44 | Significant | Not Available | 2017 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ross | California | Calaveras | 44 | Low | Satisfactory | 1892 | Hydroelectric |
| Cherokee | California | Calaveras | 44 | Low | Satisfactory | 1959 | Water Supply |
| R. Simoni Irrigation | California | Santa Clara | 44 | Low | Satisfactory | 1961 | Water Supply |
| Azalea | California | Sonoma | 44 | High | Satisfactory | 1955 | Water Supply |
| Woodcrest | California | Riverside | 44 | High | Satisfactory | 1954 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Higuera | California | Santa Clara | 44 | High | Satisfactory | 1953 | Water Supply |
| Lake Arthur | California | Placer | 44 | High | Satisfactory | 1909 | Other |
| Century | California | Los Angeles | 44 | Significant | Poor | 1913 | Water Supply |
| Dunn Ranch | California | Riverside | 44 | Low | Satisfactory | 1987 | Water Supply |
| Kinney Meadows | California | Alpine | 44 | Low | Satisfactory | 1929 | Water Supply |
| Upper Gorge | California | Mono | 44 | Low | Satisfactory | 1953 | Other |
| Soda Lake | California | Santa Cruz | 44 | High | Satisfactory | 1978 | Water Supply |
| Ridgewood | California | Mendocino | 44 | Low | Satisfactory | 1929 | Water Supply |
| St. Helena Ler | California | Napa | 44 | High | Poor | 1878 | Water Supply |
| Bear Gulch Dam | California | San Benito | 44 | High | Not Available | 1934 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Prenda | California | Riverside | 44 | High | Satisfactory | 1954 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mount Stoneman | California | Sacramento | 43 | Low | Satisfactory | 1937 | Water Supply |
| Lake Bordeaux | California | Lake | 43 | Low | Satisfactory | 1962 | Water Supply |
| Dunsmuir Reservoir | California | Alameda | 43 | High | Satisfactory | 1968 | Water Supply |
| Kidd Lake Main | California | Placer | 43 | High | Satisfactory | 1850 | Hydroelectric |
| Murphys Afterbay | California | Calaveras | 43 | High | Satisfactory | 1953 | Hydroelectric |
| Round Mountain | California | Mendocino | 43 | High | Satisfactory | 1964 | Other |
| Poison Springs | California | Modoc | 43 | Low | Satisfactory | 1957 | Other |
| Bear Valley Sh | California | Alpine | 43 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1975 | Other |
| Junge No. 3 | California | Shasta | 43 | Low | Satisfactory | 1966 | Water Supply |
| Axell | California | Sonoma | 43 | High | Satisfactory | 1952 | Water Supply |
| Laguna Regulating Basin | California | Los Angeles | 43 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1970 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Casitas Saddle Dike | California | Ventura | 43 | Low | Not Available | 1959 | Irrigation |
| Clear Lake | California | Lake | 43 | Low | Satisfactory | 1914 | Irrigation |
| Bailey Debris Basin | California | Los Angeles | 43 | High | Satisfactory | 1954 | Debris Control |
| Oak Site | California | Santa Cruz | 43 | Low | Satisfactory | 1969 | Water Supply |
| Dutcher Creek | California | Sonoma | 43 | High | Satisfactory | 1992 | Water Supply |
| La Contenta | California | Calaveras | 43 | High | Satisfactory | 2002 | Water Supply |
| Skyrocket | California | Calaveras | 43 | High | Satisfactory | 1999 | Water Supply |
| Merced Falls | California | Merced | 43 | High | Fair | 1901 | Hydroelectric |
| Silver Lake | California | Los Angeles | 43 | High | Satisfactory | 1976 | Water Supply |
| Pine Grove | California | Nevada | 42 | Low | Satisfactory | 1911 | Water Supply |
| San Marcos | California | San Luis Obispo | 42 | High | Satisfactory | 1964 | Other |
| Yucaipa No. 1 | California | San Bernardino | 42 | High | Satisfactory | 1978 | Water Supply |
| Vista Del Mar Detention Basin | California | Contra Costa | 42 | High | Satisfactory | 2011 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake Spaulding No. 2 | California | Nevada | 42 | High | Fair | 1916 | Hydroelectric |
| Blossom Valley Reservoir | California | San Diego | 42 | High | Satisfactory | 1962 | Water Supply |
| Yarnell Debris Basin | California | Los Angeles | 42 | Low | Satisfactory | 1963 | Debris Control |
| Selvage #2 | California | Santa Clara | 42 | Low | Poor | 1948 | 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.