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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vasona Percolating | California | Santa Clara | 34 | High | Satisfactory | 1935 | Other |
| Caples Lake Auxiliary | California | Alpine | 34 | High | Satisfactory | 1922 | Hydroelectric |
| Puddingstone Diversion | California | Los Angeles | 34 | High | Satisfactory | 1928 | Other |
| Stewart Canyon Debris Basin | California | Ventura | 34 | High | Satisfactory | 1963 | Debris Control |
| Araujo Reservoir No. 2 | California | Napa | 33 | High | Fair | 1950 | |
| Redbank | California | Fresno | 33 | High | Satisfactory | 1962 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lakewood | California | Placer | 33 | High | Satisfactory | 1959 | Water Supply |
| Hendricks | California | Mariposa | 33 | Low | Satisfactory | 1958 | Water Supply |
| Shenandoah Lake | California | Amador | 33 | Low | Satisfactory | 1962 | Other |
| Allen | California | Lake | 33 | High | Satisfactory | 1955 | Water Supply |
| Copperopolis | California | Calaveras | 33 | High | Satisfactory | 1905 | Water Supply |
| Decoto Reservoir | California | Alameda | 33 | High | Satisfactory | 1966 | Water Supply |
| Christensen No. 1 | California | Calaveras | 33 | Low | Satisfactory | 1951 | Other |
| Henry Jr. | California | San Diego | 33 | Low | Satisfactory | 1929 | Water Supply |
| Green Valley | California | Mariposa | 33 | Low | Satisfactory | 1957 | Water Supply |
| Dina Bob Lake | California | Sonoma | 33 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1955 | Water Supply |
| Clementia | California | Sacramento | 33 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1976 | Water Supply |
| Mill Pond | California | Mendocino | 33 | Low | Fair | 1885 | Water Supply |
| Three Lakes | California | Plumas | 33 | Low | Satisfactory | 1928 | Hydroelectric |
| Tiger Creek Forebay | California | Amador | 33 | Low | Satisfactory | — | Hydroelectric |
| Redhawk Lake | California | Calaveras | 33 | High | Satisfactory | 1882 | Other |
| Beardsley Afterbay | California | Tuolumne | 33 | Low | Satisfactory | 1958 | Hydroelectric |
| Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians | California | El Dorado | 33 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1968 | Water Supply |
| Lake Aloha Main | California | El Dorado | 33 | High | Satisfactory | 1917 | Hydroelectric |
| Silacci | California | Monterey | 32 | Significant | Fair | 1915 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Browns Lane | California | Sonoma | 32 | High | Fair | — | Water Supply |
| Peters | California | Lake | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1940 | Other |
| Bap Pond 6 | California | Kern | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 2012 | Water Supply |
| Tinemaha | California | Inyo | 32 | High | Poor | 1928 | Other |
| Robert L. Matheson | California | Napa | 32 | High | Satisfactory | 1954 | Water Supply |
| Diemer Ozone Contact Basin | California | Orange | 32 | High | Satisfactory | 2011 | Water Supply |
| Reid | California | Calaveras | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1969 | Water Supply |
| John Carl Warnecke | California | Sonoma | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1974 | Water Supply |
| Eaton H. Magoon Lake | California | Napa | 32 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Water Supply |
| D'Agostini | California | El Dorado | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1950 | Water Supply |
| Pacific Grove | California | Monterey | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1882 | Water Supply |
| Camp Far West Diversion | California | Yuba | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1977 | Other |
| Duncan Creek Diversion | California | Placer | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1965 | Irrigation |
| Tejon Storage 1 | California | Kern | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1946 | Water Supply |
| Aukum View | California | El Dorado | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1962 | Water Supply |
| Manhattan Creek | California | El Dorado | 32 | High | Satisfactory | 1952 | Water Supply |
| Headworks Reservoir East | California | Los Angeles | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 2016 | Water Supply |
| Kelly Cabin Can | California | Santa Clara | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1955 | Water Supply |
| Headworks Reservoir West | California | Los Angeles | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 2022 | Water Supply |
| Crystal Lake | California | El Dorado | 32 | High | Satisfactory | 1952 | Water Supply |
| Silver Lake | California | Amador | 32 | High | Poor | 1876 | Hydroelectric |
| Tahquitz Creek Debris Basin | California | Riverside | 32 | High | Satisfactory | 1991 | Debris Control |
| Prado Dam - California Institute for Women Dike | California | San Bernardino | 32 | High | Not Available | 2017 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Independence | California | Sierra | 31 | High | Satisfactory | 1939 | Water Supply |
| Cornett | California | Mendocino | 31 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1974 | 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.