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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.