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
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.