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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Loma Basin #1 | California | San Bernardino | 30 | High | Satisfactory | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Milton South | California | Nevada | 30 | Low | Satisfactory | 1927 | Water Supply |
| Manzanita Diversion | California | Madera | 30 | High | Satisfactory | 1917 | Hydroelectric |
| Bishop Creek Intake No. 2 | California | Inyo | 30 | Significant | Fair | 1908 | Hydroelectric |
| Fresh Water & Settlement Pond | California | Santa Cruz | 30 | Significant | Not Available | — | Other |
| Bap Pond 8 | California | Kern | 29 | High | Satisfactory | 1975 | Water Supply |
| Petes Valley | California | Lassen | 29 | Low | Satisfactory | 1954 | Water Supply |
| Giffen Reservoir | California | Fresno | 29 | High | Satisfactory | 1971 | Water Supply |
| Eureka | California | Plumas | 29 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1866 | Water Supply |
| Winery Lake | California | Napa | 29 | High | Satisfactory | 1953 | Water Supply |
| Naz Lake | California | Napa | 29 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1955 | Water Supply |
| Ross No. 2 | California | Shasta | 29 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1957 | Other |
| George Reese Reservoir | California | Shasta | 29 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1876 | Water Supply |
| Bevanda | California | Calaveras | 29 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1925 | Water Supply |
| Upper Stehly | California | San Diego | 29 | High | Satisfactory | 1999 | Water Supply |
| Paicines | California | San Benito | 29 | High | Satisfactory | 1912 | Water Supply |
| Cache Creek Settling Basin | California | Yolo | 29 | Low | Satisfactory | 1993 | Debris Control |
| Wallace | California | Calaveras | 29 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Water Supply |
| Putah Diversion Dam | California | Yolo | 29 | Low | Not Available | 1957 | Water Supply |
| Cameron Park | California | El Dorado | 29 | High | Satisfactory | 1951 | Water Supply |
| Kern Diversion | California | Kern | 29 | Low | Satisfactory | 1906 | Hydroelectric |
| Bonita Long Canyon | California | San Diego | 29 | Low | Satisfactory | 1986 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Deer Creek | California | Contra Costa | 29 | High | Satisfactory | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Jurupa Basin | California | San Bernardino | 29 | High | Satisfactory | 2001 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Hat Creek No. 2 Diversion | California | Shasta | 29 | Low | Satisfactory | 1943 | Hydroelectric |
| Round Valley | California | Butte | 29 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1877 | Hydroelectric |
| Big Creek Dam No. 3a | California | Fresno | 29 | Low | Satisfactory | 1917 | Hydroelectric |
| Jackson Lake | California | Nevada | 29 | High | Satisfactory | 1943 | Irrigation |
| Renner Sibley Creek | California | Modoc | 28 | Low | Satisfactory | 1959 | Water Supply |
| Snowfler | California | Placer | 28 | Low | Satisfactory | 1964 | Water Supply |
| Upper Plaskett | California | Glenn | 28 | Low | Not Rated | 1955 | Recreation |
| Hamilton | California | Glenn | 28 | Low | Satisfactory | 1967 | Water Supply |
| Orville | California | Napa | 28 | High | Satisfactory | 1959 | Water Supply |
| Budge | California | Sonoma | 28 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1964 | Water Supply |
| Norton No. 2 | California | Sonoma | 28 | High | Satisfactory | 1956 | Water Supply |
| Lake Burgundy | California | Lake | 28 | Low | Satisfactory | 1962 | Water Supply |
| Spaulding | California | Lassen | 28 | Low | Satisfactory | 1954 | Water Supply |
| Sobrante Clearwell | California | Contra Costa | 28 | High | Satisfactory | 1964 | Water Supply |
| Cedar Lake | California | San Bernardino | 28 | High | Satisfactory | 1928 | Water Supply |
| Foote #3 | California | Sonoma | 28 | High | Satisfactory | 1970 | Water Supply |
| Circle S | California | Napa | 28 | High | Satisfactory | 1979 | Water Supply |
| Ray Soule Reservoir | California | Siskiyou | 28 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1953 | Water Supply |
| Kelsey | California | Merced | 28 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1929 | Water Supply |
| Terminal Dam | California | Solano | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1959 | Irrigation |
| Gilmore | California | San Joaquin | 28 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1918 | Water Supply |
| Donovan | California | Modoc | 28 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1953 | Water Supply |
| Upper 4s Ranch | California | San Diego | 28 | Low | Satisfactory | 1927 | Water Supply |
| Wet Meadows | California | Alpine | 28 | Low | Satisfactory | — | Water Supply |
| Lake Angela | California | Nevada | 28 | High | Satisfactory | 1924 | Water Supply |
| Laurel Springs Club | California | Santa Clara | 28 | Low | Satisfactory | 1968 | 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.