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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piner Creek | California | Sonoma | 28 | High | Satisfactory | 1962 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| J. V. De Laveaga | California | San Benito | 28 | Low | Satisfactory | 1940 | Water Supply |
| Little Mountain | California | San Bernardino | 28 | High | Satisfactory | 1958 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake Valley Auxiliary | California | Placer | 28 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1889 | Hydroelectric |
| Rio Bravo Diversion | California | Kern | 28 | Low | Satisfactory | 1989 | Hydroelectric |
| Terminal Northeast Auxiliary Dam | California | Solano | 28 | Low | Not Available | 1959 | Irrigation |
| Prado Dam - Corona National Housing Dike | California | Riverside | 28 | High | Not Available | 1941 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Shelley | California | Siskiyou | 27 | High | Satisfactory | 1952 | Water Supply |
| Weaver Lake Dam | California | Nevada | 27 | Low | Not Rated | 1967 | Other |
| Lobdel Lake | California | Mono | 27 | Low | Satisfactory | 1948 | Water Supply |
| Myers | California | Lassen | 27 | Low | Satisfactory | 1957 | Water Supply |
| Fredonia | California | Lassen | 27 | Low | Satisfactory | 1914 | Water Supply |
| Mcguire | California | Mendocino | 27 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | Water Supply |
| Argyle No. 2 | California | Contra Costa | 27 | High | Satisfactory | 1970 | Water Supply |
| Grant Company 2 | California | Santa Clara | 27 | High | Satisfactory | 1927 | Water Supply |
| Marshburn Retarding Basin | California | Orange | 27 | High | Satisfactory | 1998 | Debris Control |
| Delta Pond | California | Sonoma | 27 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1984 | Water Supply |
| Sanhedrin Ranch | California | Glenn | 27 | Low | Satisfactory | 1967 | Other |
| Macumber | California | Shasta | 27 | High | Satisfactory | 1907 | Hydroelectric |
| Coleman | California | Monterey | 27 | Low | Poor | 1965 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Murphys Forebay South | California | Calaveras | 27 | High | Satisfactory | 1953 | Hydroelectric |
| Emergency Effluent Holding | California | El Dorado | 27 | High | Satisfactory | 1961 | Water Supply |
| Tioga Lake Main | California | Mono | 27 | High | Satisfactory | 1928 | Hydroelectric |
| Longley | California | Inyo | 27 | Low | Satisfactory | 1910 | Hydroelectric |
| Upper Letts | California | Colusa | 26 | High | Not Rated | 1958 | Recreation |
| Johnson Ranch | California | Mendocino | 26 | High | Fair | — | Irrigation |
| Pinheiro | California | Sonoma | 26 | Low | Satisfactory | 1967 | Other |
| Albaugh No. 2 | California | Lassen | 26 | Low | Satisfactory | 1966 | Water Supply |
| Hamel | California | Sacramento | 26 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1957 | Other |
| Upper Elder | California | Shasta | 26 | Low | Satisfactory | — | Water Supply |
| Indian Ole | California | Lassen | 26 | High | Satisfactory | 1924 | Water Supply |
| Plum Canyon | California | Modoc | 26 | Low | Satisfactory | 1913 | Water Supply |
| Vineyard Subdivision | California | Sonoma | 26 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1962 | Water Supply |
| Antelope Reservoir Dam (Blm) | California | Shasta | 26 | Low | Not Rated | — | Irrigation |
| Van Vleck | California | Sacramento | 26 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1950 | Water Supply |
| Middle Lake | California | Madera | 26 | Low | Satisfactory | 1953 | Water Supply |
| Usibelli No. 2 | California | Napa | 26 | High | Satisfactory | 1973 | Water Supply |
| Quarry Pits | California | Alameda | 26 | High | Satisfactory | 1997 | Tailings |
| Davis No. 2 | California | San Joaquin | 26 | High | Satisfactory | 1955 | Other |
| Upper Kinney Lake | California | Alpine | 26 | Low | Satisfactory | — | Water Supply |
| Leonard No. 2 | California | Lassen | 26 | Low | Satisfactory | 1968 | Other |
| Wishon Auxiliary No. 1 | California | Fresno | 26 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1958 | Hydroelectric |
| New Bass Lake | California | El Dorado | 26 | High | Satisfactory | 1978 | Water Supply |
| Miller Lake Dam | California | Yuba | 26 | Significant | Not Available | 1955 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Hagmaier South | California | Marin | 25 | Significant | Not Available | 1944 | |
| Palen | California | Sierra | 25 | Low | Satisfactory | 1951 | Water Supply |
| Hudson Vineyards | California | Napa | 25 | Significant | Fair | 1983 | Water Supply |
| Silt Pond | California | Riverside | 25 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Rice #1 | California | Mariposa | 25 | Significant | Not Rated | 1950 | Recreation |
| Santa Maria | California | San Diego | 25 | High | Satisfactory | 1995 | 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.