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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Bear | California | Amador | 245 | High | Satisfactory | 1952 | Hydroelectric |
| Mckays Point Diversion | California | Tuolumne | 242 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1989 | Hydroelectric |
| Twitchell Dam | California | Santa Barbara | 241 | High | Not Available | 1958 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Anderson | California | Santa Clara | 240 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1950 | Water Supply |
| Stampede Dam | California | Sierra | 239 | High | Not Available | 1970 | Irrigation |
| El Capitan | California | San Diego | 237 | High | Poor | 1934 | Water Supply |
| L. L. Anderson | California | Placer | 231 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Irrigation |
| Los Vaqueros | California | Contra Costa | 231 | High | Satisfactory | 1997 | Water Supply |
| Peters | California | Marin | 230 | High | Satisfactory | 1954 | Water Supply |
| Trampas Canyon | California | Orange | 229 | High | Satisfactory | 1975 | Other |
| Rollins | California | Nevada | 228 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Water Supply |
| Pit No. 7 Diversion | California | Shasta | 228 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Hydroelectric |
| Ramona | California | San Diego | 228 | High | Satisfactory | 1988 | Water Supply |
| Indian Valley | California | Lake | 225 | High | Fair | 1975 | Irrigation |
| Big Santa Anita | California | Los Angeles | 225 | High | Satisfactory | 1927 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| New Lake Arrowhead | California | San Bernardino | 225 | High | Satisfactory | 1976 | Water Supply |
| San Joaquin Reservoir | California | Orange | 224 | High | Satisfactory | 1966 | Water Supply |
| Del Valle | California | Alameda | 222 | High | Fair | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Box Canyon | California | Siskiyou | 220 | High | Satisfactory | 1970 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Big Tujunga No. 1 | California | Los Angeles | 220 | High | Satisfactory | 1931 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Buchanan Dam | California | Madera | 219 | High | Not Available | 1975 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Iron Canyon | California | Shasta | 214 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Hydroelectric |
| Santa Felicia | California | Ventura | 213 | High | Poor | 1955 | Water Supply |
| Brush Creek | California | El Dorado | 213 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1970 | Hydroelectric |
| New Calaveras | California | Alameda | 210 | High | Satisfactory | 2018 | Water Supply |
| Little Grass Valley | California | Plumas | 210 | High | Satisfactory | 1961 | Hydroelectric |
| New Hogan Dam | California | Calaveras | 210 | High | Not Available | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| James J. Lenihan | California | Santa Clara | 208 | High | Fair | 1953 | Water Supply |
| Jackson Meadows | California | Nevada | 205 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Water Supply |
| Tulloch | California | Calaveras | 205 | High | Satisfactory | 1958 | Hydroelectric |
| Camp Far West | California | Yuba | 203 | High | Fair | 1963 | Irrigation |
| Lake Loveland | California | San Diego | 203 | High | Satisfactory | 1945 | Water Supply |
| San Antonio | California | Monterey | 202 | High | Fair | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mojave River Dam | California | San Bernardino | 200 | High | Not Available | 1971 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Chet Harritt | California | San Diego | 200 | High | Satisfactory | 1962 | Water Supply |
| Elderberry Forebay | California | Los Angeles | 200 | Low | Satisfactory | 1972 | Water Supply |
| Mojave River Dam - Saddle Dike 1 | California | San Bernardino | 200 | High | Not Available | 1971 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Spring Creek Debris Dam | California | Shasta | 196 | High | Not Available | 1963 | Debris Control |
| Mulholland | California | Los Angeles | 195 | High | Satisfactory | 1924 | Water Supply |
| Pit No. 6 Diversion | California | Shasta | 195 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Hydroelectric |
| James H. Turner | California | Alameda | 193 | High | Satisfactory | 1964 | Water Supply |
| Jackson Creek | California | Amador | 193 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Irrigation |
| Whale Rock | California | San Luis Obispo | 193 | High | Satisfactory | 1960 | Water Supply |
| Bouquet Canyon | California | Los Angeles | 190 | High | Fair | 1934 | Water Supply |
| Lake Arrowhead | California | San Bernardino | 190 | Significant | Poor | 1922 | Water Supply |
| Stone Canyon | California | Los Angeles | 188 | High | Satisfactory | 1924 | Water Supply |
| Walnut Canyon | California | Orange | 187 | High | Satisfactory | 1968 | Water Supply |
| Austrian | California | Santa Clara | 185 | High | Satisfactory | 1950 | Water Supply |
| Isabella Dam | California | Kern | 185 | High | Not Available | 1953 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Hidden Dam | California | Madera | 184 | High | Not Available | 1975 | Flood Risk Reduction |
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.