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.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Folsom Dike 6 California Placer 45 High Not Available 1956 Flood Risk Reduction
Bear Gulch Dam California San Benito 44 High Not Available 1934 Flood Risk Reduction
Ridgewood California Mendocino 44 Low Satisfactory 1929 Water Supply
Woodcrest California Riverside 44 High Satisfactory 1954 Flood Risk Reduction
R. Simoni Irrigation California Santa Clara 44 Low Satisfactory 1961 Water Supply
Azalea California Sonoma 44 High Satisfactory 1955 Water Supply
Morning Star California Placer 44 Low Satisfactory 1870 Water Supply
Dunn Ranch California Riverside 44 Low Satisfactory 1987 Water Supply
Soda Lake California Santa Cruz 44 High Satisfactory 1978 Water Supply
Prenda California Riverside 44 High Satisfactory 1954 Flood Risk Reduction
Cherokee California Calaveras 44 Low Satisfactory 1959 Water Supply
Century California Los Angeles 44 Significant Poor 1913 Water Supply
Higuera California Santa Clara 44 High Satisfactory 1953 Water Supply
Upper Gorge California Mono 44 Low Satisfactory 1953 Other
Pulgas Lake Dam California San Diego 44 Low Fair 1953 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Prado Dam - Yorba Slaughter Adobe Dike California San Bernardino 44 Significant Not Available 2017 Flood Risk Reduction
Malibou Lake Club California Los Angeles 44 High Satisfactory 1923 Water Supply
Lake Arthur California Placer 44 High Satisfactory 1909 Other
Skinner Clearwell California Riverside 44 High Satisfactory 1991 Water Supply
Ross California Calaveras 44 Low Satisfactory 1892 Hydroelectric
St. Helena Ler California Napa 44 High Poor 1878 Water Supply
Kinney Meadows California Alpine 44 Low Satisfactory 1929 Water Supply
Skyrocket California Calaveras 43 High Satisfactory 1999 Water Supply
Murphys Afterbay California Calaveras 43 High Satisfactory 1953 Hydroelectric
La Contenta California Calaveras 43 High Satisfactory 2002 Water Supply
Bailey Debris Basin California Los Angeles 43 High Satisfactory 1954 Debris Control
Kidd Lake Main California Placer 43 High Satisfactory 1850 Hydroelectric
Clear Lake California Lake 43 Low Satisfactory 1914 Irrigation
Mount Stoneman California Sacramento 43 Low Satisfactory 1937 Water Supply
Junge No. 3 California Shasta 43 Low Satisfactory 1966 Water Supply
Silver Lake California Los Angeles 43 High Satisfactory 1976 Water Supply
Dunsmuir Reservoir California Alameda 43 High Satisfactory 1968 Water Supply
Merced Falls California Merced 43 High Fair 1901 Hydroelectric
Laguna Regulating Basin California Los Angeles 43 Significant Satisfactory 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Dutcher Creek California Sonoma 43 High Satisfactory 1992 Water Supply
Oak Site California Santa Cruz 43 Low Satisfactory 1969 Water Supply
Bear Valley Sh California Alpine 43 Significant Satisfactory 1975 Other
Casitas Saddle Dike California Ventura 43 Low Not Available 1959 Irrigation
Axell California Sonoma 43 High Satisfactory 1952 Water Supply
Lake Bordeaux California Lake 43 Low Satisfactory 1962 Water Supply
Round Mountain California Mendocino 43 High Satisfactory 1964 Other
Poison Springs California Modoc 43 Low Satisfactory 1957 Other
Channel Diversion Dike California Los Angeles 42 Low Satisfactory 1940 Flood Risk Reduction
Veeder Hills Dam California Napa 42 Significant Satisfactory - Irrigation
Wrigley Reservoir California Los Angeles 42 Significant Satisfactory 1930 Water Supply
Williamson No. 1 California El Dorado 42 Significant Poor 1926 Water Supply
Vista Del Mar Detention Basin California Contra Costa 42 High Satisfactory 2011 Flood Risk Reduction
Sempervirens California Santa Cruz 42 Significant Satisfactory 1951 Other
Lake Spaulding No. 2 California Nevada 42 High Fair 1916 Hydroelectric
Pine Grove California Nevada 42 Low Satisfactory 1911 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.