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
Lower Biscar Dam (Blm) California Lassen 21 Low Not Rated 1977 Other
Tamarac Lake California Alpine 21 Low Satisfactory 1905 Water Supply
James Porter California Modoc 21 High Satisfactory 1928 Water Supply
Orchard Estates Retarding Basin California Orange 21 High Satisfactory 1999 Flood Risk Reduction
Alpine Auxiliary No. 2 California Alpine 21 Low Satisfactory — Hydroelectric
Donner Euer Valley California Nevada 21 Low Satisfactory 1966 Water Supply
Lake Lucerne California San Mateo 21 Low Satisfactory 1923 Water Supply
Warren H. Brock Reservoir Dikes California Imperial 21 High Not Available 2010 Water Supply
Folsom Dike 8 California Sacramento 21 High Not Available 1956 Flood Risk Reduction
Frisky Lake Dam California Yuba 21 Significant Not Available 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Reservoir C California Modoc 20 Significant Not Rated 1911 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Pond #6 California San Joaquin 20 Low Not Available — Other
Upland Basin California San Bernardino 20 High Satisfactory 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
Pond #5a California San Joaquin 20 Low Not Available — Other
Mccreary California Lake 20 Low Satisfactory 1961 Water Supply
Bayley Reservoir California Modoc 20 Low Satisfactory 1954 Water Supply
Fairchild (Res F) California Modoc 20 Significant Not Rated 1914 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Waste Pond California San Diego 20 Significant Not Available — Water Supply
Bap Pond 7 California Kern 20 Low Satisfactory — Water Supply
Branham Flat California Lassen 20 Low Satisfactory 1880 Water Supply
Modesto Effluent Storage California Stanislaus 20 Significant Satisfactory 1987 Water Supply
Lake Cynthia California Napa 20 High Satisfactory 1955 Water Supply
Shugru California Lassen 20 Low Satisfactory — Other
Emergency Storage Basin California Sacramento 20 Low Satisfactory 1977 Water Supply
Capik California Modoc 20 Low Satisfactory 1965 Other
Freshwater/Runoff Pond California Sacramento 20 High Not Available — Water Supply
Hinkle California Placer 20 High Satisfactory 1980 Water Supply
Rye Grass Swale California Modoc 20 Low Satisfactory 1923 Water Supply
Foss Creek North Area California Sonoma 20 High Satisfactory 1998 Flood Risk Reduction
John Orr California Amador 20 Low Satisfactory 1959 Water Supply
Wise Forebay California Placer 20 High Satisfactory 1913 Hydroelectric
Airport Storage Pond 2 California Sonoma 20 High Satisfactory 1989 Water Supply
Culbertson Lake California Nevada 20 Low Satisfactory 1852 Hydroelectric
Coleman Forebay California Shasta 20 Low Poor 1911 Hydroelectric
Loon Lake Dike California El Dorado 20 Low Satisfactory 1963 Hydroelectric
Engineer California Monterey 20 High Poor 1964 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
O'Neill Forebay Dike California Merced 20 Low Not Available 1967 Hydroelectric
Balsam Meadow Forebay Dike California Fresno 20 Low Satisfactory — Hydroelectric
Dam Lake Norconian West California Riverside 20 High Fair 1928 Recreation
Vicini California Amador 19 Low Satisfactory 1980 Water Supply
Mccarty California Calaveras 19 Low Satisfactory 1938 Water Supply
Lrey No. 1 California Sonoma 19 Significant Satisfactory 1954 Water Supply
Campbell Lake California Siskiyou 19 Low Fair 1929 Water Supply
Duncan California Modoc 19 Low Satisfactory 1919 Water Supply
El Casco California Riverside 19 Low Satisfactory 1879 Water Supply
Svcsd Reclamation Pond 2 California Sonoma 19 Significant Satisfactory 1990 Water Supply
Lindero California Los Angeles 19 Low Satisfactory 1966 Water Supply
Blakely California El Dorado 19 Low Poor 1875 Water Supply
George Fiock No. 1 California Siskiyou 19 Low Satisfactory 1954 Water Supply
Blodgett California Sacramento 19 Significant Satisfactory 1939 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.