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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Ranch | California | Santa Clara | 38 | High | Satisfactory | 1877 | Water Supply |
| Mt. Woodson | California | San Diego | 38 | High | Satisfactory | 1958 | Water Supply |
| Sonoma Hills | California | Sonoma | 38 | Low | Satisfactory | 1991 | Water Supply |
| Foster | California | Riverside | 38 | High | Satisfactory | 1945 | Water Supply |
| Ler Sunset | California | Alpine | 38 | Low | Satisfactory | - | Water Supply |
| York Hill | California | Colusa | 38 | Low | Satisfactory | 1952 | Water Supply |
| Fountaingrove | California | Sonoma | 38 | High | Satisfactory | 1953 | Water Supply |
| Georgetown Cntrl | California | El Dorado | 38 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1956 | Other |
| Meadow Lake | California | Nevada | 38 | Low | Satisfactory | 1855 | Hydroelectric |
| Almaden Valley | California | Santa Clara | 38 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Water Supply |
| Cactus Basin #3 | California | San Bernardino | 38 | High | Satisfactory | 2017 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Schoolhouse Debris Basin | California | Los Angeles | 38 | High | Satisfactory | 1962 | Debris Control |
| Folsom Dike 7 | California | Sacramento | 38 | High | Not Available | 1956 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ed R. Levin | California | Santa Clara | 38 | High | Fair | 1968 | Water Supply |
| Maxville | California | Napa | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1953 | Water Supply |
| Moraga | California | Contra Costa | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Water Supply |
| Rye | California | Tehama | 37 | Low | Satisfactory | 1959 | Water Supply |
| Schwindt | California | Mendocino | 37 | Low | Not Rated | - | Water Supply |
| Abrams | California | El Dorado | 37 | Low | Satisfactory | 1950 | Water Supply |
| Smoke Creek | California | Lassen | 37 | Low | Satisfactory | 1949 | Other |
| Spring Valley | California | Lake | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1968 | Water Supply |
| Perry Gulch | California | Mendocino | 37 | Low | Satisfactory | 1980 | Water Supply |
| Lake Jane | California | Madera | 37 | Low | Satisfactory | 1961 | Water Supply |
| Lake Madrone | California | Butte | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1931 | Water Supply |
| Patterson | California | El Dorado | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1960 | Water Supply |
| Bap Ponds 1, 2, 3, 4 | California | Kern | 37 | Low | Satisfactory | 2003 | Water Supply |
| Lake Buck | California | Sierra | 37 | Low | Fair | 1951 | Other |
| Veeh | California | Orange | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1936 | Water Supply |
| Lake Eleanor | California | Ventura | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1881 | Water Supply |
| Quail Valley | California | Riverside | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1959 | Water Supply |
| Lakeview | California | Riverside | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1994 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Reclaimed Water Reservoir | California | Shasta | 37 | Low | Satisfactory | 1995 | Water Supply |
| Middle Fork Brush Creek | California | Sonoma | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1961 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Morgan Debris Basin | California | Los Angeles | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1962 | Debris Control |
| West Side Detention Dike 2 | California | Riverside | 37 | Low | Not Available | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Milton Main | California | Nevada | 37 | Low | Satisfactory | 1927 | Water Supply |
| Santa Rosa Creek Reservoir | California | Sonoma | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Jackson Creek Spillway | California | Amador | 37 | High | Satisfactory | - | Water Supply |
| Codding Reservoir | California | Mendocino | 36 | Low | Fair | - | Other |
| Bassett Brown | California | Napa | 36 | Significant | Fair | 1990 | Irrigation |
| Turlock Lake | California | Stanislaus | 36 | High | Fair | 1915 | Other |
| Reservoir No. 5 | California | Los Angeles | 36 | High | Satisfactory | 1949 | Water Supply |
| Upper Howell | California | Santa Clara | 36 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1878 | Water Supply |
| Gastaldi | California | El Dorado | 36 | Low | Satisfactory | 1951 | Other |
| Modesto Reservoir | California | Stanislaus | 36 | High | Satisfactory | 1911 | Water Supply |
| Hardester North | California | Napa | 36 | Significant | Satisfactory | 2003 | Water Supply |
| West Point Regulating | California | Calaveras | 36 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Water Supply |
| Indian Creek | California | El Dorado | 36 | High | Satisfactory | 1946 | Water Supply |
| Crater Lake | California | Alpine | 36 | Low | Satisfactory | 1937 | Water Supply |
| Jones Ranch | California | Trinity | 36 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1980 | 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.