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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrario | California | Calaveras | 25 | High | Satisfactory | 1955 | Water Supply |
| Black Butte Reregulating | California | Tehama | 25 | Low | Satisfactory | 1989 | Other |
| Boole | California | Placer | 25 | Low | Satisfactory | 1951 | Other |
| Dwight Hammond | California | Siskiyou | 25 | Low | Satisfactory | 1959 | Water Supply |
| Walker Creek | California | Marin | 25 | Low | Satisfactory | 1976 | Irrigation |
| Blue Lake | California | Nevada | 25 | High | Satisfactory | 1856 | Hydroelectric |
| Don Pedro Dike A | California | Tuolumne | 25 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1971 | Hydroelectric |
| Buck Island Auxiliary | California | El Dorado | 25 | Low | Satisfactory | 1963 | Hydroelectric |
| Sycamore Reservoir | California | Monterey | 25 | Low | Poor | 1961 | Water Supply |
| Dorris Dam | California | Modoc | 25 | High | Fair | 1930 | Irrigation |
| Folsom Dike 1 | California | Placer | 25 | High | Not Available | 1956 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| El Piojo | California | Monterey | 25 | Low | Poor | 1961 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Contra Loma Dike 2 | California | Contra Costa | 25 | Low | Not Available | 1967 | Hydroelectric |
| Vassar Lake Dam | California | Yuba | 25 | Significant | Not Available | 1962 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Last Chance Weir | California | Fresno | 24 | Low | Not Rated | 1919 | Other |
| Murphys Wastewater | California | Calaveras | 24 | High | Satisfactory | 1980 | Water Supply |
| Holbrook | California | Lassen | 24 | Low | Satisfactory | 1952 | Other |
| Middle Cooperstown | California | Tuolumne | 24 | Low | Satisfactory | 1947 | Water Supply |
| James Montgomery | California | Shasta | 24 | Significant | Poor | 1869 | Water Supply |
| Lake Angela | California | Shasta | 24 | High | Satisfactory | 1958 | Water Supply |
| Feliz North Lake | California | Mendocino | 24 | Significant | Fair | — | Water Supply |
| Anderson Cottonwood | California | Shasta | 24 | Low | Satisfactory | 1917 | Other |
| Bravo Lake Reservoir | California | Tulare | 24 | High | Satisfactory | 1980 | Water Supply |
| Will Hill Reservoir | California | Sacramento | 24 | High | Fair | — | Water Supply |
| Philbrook Saddle | California | Butte | 24 | Low | Satisfactory | 1926 | Hydroelectric |
| Kern River County Park | California | Kern | 24 | High | Satisfactory | 1959 | Water Supply |
| Coyote Percolation | California | Santa Clara | 24 | High | Satisfactory | 1934 | Water Supply |
| Tuolumne Log Pond | California | Tuolumne | 24 | High | Satisfactory | 1912 | Water Supply |
| Scotia Log Pond | California | Humboldt | 24 | High | Poor | 1910 | Water Supply |
| San Vicente Storage Pond 3 | California | San Diego | 24 | Significant | Satisfactory | 2002 | Water Supply |
| Fairmont No. 2 | California | Los Angeles | 24 | Low | Satisfactory | 1982 | Other |
| Kelly Lake | California | Placer | 24 | High | Satisfactory | 1928 | Hydroelectric |
| Mcginty | California | Modoc | 23 | Low | Not Available | 1970 | |
| Peoples Weir | California | Kings | 23 | Low | Not Rated | 1936 | Other |
| Ingals Swamp | California | Modoc | 23 | Low | Satisfactory | 1918 | Water Supply |
| Lafranchi Creek | California | Sonoma | 23 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1982 | Water Supply |
| Mammoth Reservoir | California | Placer | 23 | High | Satisfactory | 1851 | Other |
| Mills | California | Sacramento | 23 | High | Satisfactory | 1952 | Water Supply |
| Upper Sardine Lake | California | Sierra | 23 | Low | Satisfactory | — | Hydroelectric |
| Friant Dike 3 | California | Fresno | 23 | High | Not Available | 1942 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Poore Lake Reservoir | California | Mono | 23 | Low | Satisfactory | 1900 | Water Supply |
| Coon Camp | California | Lassen | 23 | Low | Satisfactory | 1900 | Water Supply |
| Ward Lake | California | Lassen | 23 | Low | Satisfactory | 1889 | Water Supply |
| Home Ranch Dam | California | Marin | 23 | Significant | Not Available | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Thomas Briles | California | Modoc | 23 | High | Satisfactory | 1910 | Water Supply |
| Mendota Diversion | California | Madera | 23 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1917 | Other |
| California Park | California | Butte | 23 | High | Satisfactory | 1986 | Water Supply |
| Henry J. Mills Reservoir | California | Riverside | 23 | High | Satisfactory | 1979 | Water Supply |
| Cross Creek Ranch | California | El Dorado | 23 | Low | Satisfactory | 1949 | Water Supply |
| Isabel Lake No. 1 | California | Santa Clara | 23 | Low | Satisfactory | 1948 | 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.