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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.