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.

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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.