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
Putts Lake California Placer 19 High Satisfactory 1916 Other
Upper Twin Lake California Napa 19 Low Satisfactory 1987 Water Supply
Hickory Basin California San Bernardino 19 Significant Satisfactory 2001 Flood Risk Reduction
Honcut Creek Ranch No. 1 California Yuba 19 Low Satisfactory 1964 Water Supply
Tioga Lake Auxiliary California Mono 19 High Satisfactory 1928 Hydroelectric
Lower Feeley California Nevada 19 Low Satisfactory 1870 Hydroelectric
Upper Blackwelder Dam California Yuba 19 Significant Not Available 1955 Flood Risk Reduction
Empire Weir No. 1 California Kings 18 Low Not Rated 1906 Other
Fresh Water Pond California Kern 18 High Not Available — Water Supply
Black Reservoir California Mono 18 Low Satisfactory 1905 Water Supply
Barnett California El Dorado 18 Significant Satisfactory 1948 Other
Leonard Johnson California Modoc 18 Low Satisfactory 1948 Water Supply
Borax Solar Evaporation Ponds California Kern 18 Low Satisfactory 1984 Water Supply
Big Johnson California Modoc 18 Low Satisfactory 1959 Water Supply
Mustang Creek California Merced 18 Significant Satisfactory 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Bass Lake California Siskiyou 18 Low Satisfactory 1949 Water Supply
Shoreline Lake California Santa Clara 18 Low Satisfactory — Water Supply
Trabuco Retarding Basin California Orange 18 High Satisfactory 1996 Flood Risk Reduction
Giles California Solano 18 High Poor 1965 Water Supply
Atascadero Park California San Luis Obispo 18 High Satisfactory 1918 Water Supply
Weymouth Memorial Reservoir California Los Angeles 18 High Satisfactory 1966 Water Supply
Ler Twin Lake California Napa 18 Low Satisfactory 1985 Water Supply
Isabel Lake No. 2 California Santa Clara 18 Low Satisfactory — Water Supply
Portal Forebay Dike California Fresno 18 Low Satisfactory 1956 Hydroelectric
Sun Ridge Meadow California El Dorado 18 Low Satisfactory 1990 Water Supply
Pit No. 1 Diversion California Shasta 18 Low Satisfactory 1922 Hydroelectric
Lake Tahoe Dam California Placer 18 High Not Available 1913 Irrigation
Rhinedollar California Mono 18 High Satisfactory 1927 Hydroelectric
Terminus Dam - Hotel Dike California Tulare 18 Significant Not Available 2005 Flood Risk Reduction
Quail Lake Dam California Placer 17 High Not Rated — Flood Risk Reduction
Fresh Water California Riverside 17 High Not Available — Water Supply
Spooner California Lassen 17 Low Satisfactory 1906 Water Supply
Danhauser California Modoc 17 Low Satisfactory 1890 Water Supply
Clarke California Modoc 17 Low Satisfactory 1939 Water Supply
Crystal Lake California Tulare 17 Low Satisfactory 1903 Water Supply
Leland Meadows California Tuolumne 17 Low Satisfactory 1978 Water Supply
Lake Leavitt California Lassen 17 Significant Satisfactory 1891 Water Supply
Ler Sardine Lake California Sierra 17 Low Satisfactory 1965 Water Supply
Svcsd Reclamation Pond 1 California Sonoma 17 Significant Satisfactory 1990 Water Supply
Davis Creek Orchard California Modoc 17 Low Satisfactory 1975 Water Supply
Lake Cuyamaca California San Diego 17 Low Satisfactory 1968 Water Supply
Rubber Dam 3 California Alameda 17 Significant Satisfactory 1990 Other
Cold Springs Reservoir #1 California Lassen 17 Low Fair —
Roberts California Modoc 17 High Satisfactory 1905 Other
Marina Lagoon California San Mateo 17 Low Satisfactory 1953 Flood Risk Reduction
Redbank Creek Detention Basin California Fresno 17 High Satisfactory 1990 Flood Risk Reduction
Granlees California Sacramento 17 Low Satisfactory 1921 Other
University Mound North Basin California San Francisco 17 High Satisfactory 1885 Water Supply
Michigan Bar No. 1 California Sacramento 17 Significant Satisfactory 1989 Water Supply
Upper Rock Lake Main California Nevada 17 Low Satisfactory 1855 Hydroelectric

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.