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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake O'Neill Dam | California | San Diego | 17 | High | Fair | 1883 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Crescent Weir | California | Kings | 16 | Low | Not Rated | 1933 | Other |
| Donner Lake | California | Nevada | 16 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1927 | Water Supply |
| Hein | California | Calaveras | 16 | Low | Satisfactory | 1962 | Water Supply |
| White | California | Modoc | 16 | Low | Poor | 1918 | Water Supply |
| Big Lagoon | California | Humboldt | 16 | Low | Satisfactory | 1947 | Water Supply |
| Ler Twin Lake | California | Mono | 16 | High | Fair | 1888 | Water Supply |
| Treatment Ponds | California | Shasta | 16 | High | Poor | 1975 | Water Supply |
| Caribou Lake | California | Lassen | 16 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1928 | Water Supply |
| Galt | California | Sacramento | 16 | Low | Satisfactory | 1983 | Water Supply |
| Lake Vera | California | Nevada | 16 | Low | Satisfactory | 1926 | Water Supply |
| Rio Bravo Canal | California | Kern | 16 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1988 | Hydroelectric |
| Fancher Creek Detention | California | Fresno | 16 | High | Satisfactory | 2006 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Nine Springs | California | Lassen | 16 | Low | Satisfactory | 1954 | Water Supply |
| Elk Bayou | California | Tulare | 16 | Low | Satisfactory | 1903 | Other |
| Chace Valley | California | Lassen | 16 | Low | Satisfactory | 1955 | Water Supply |
| Salinas River Diversion | California | Monterey | 16 | Low | Satisfactory | 2009 | Other |
| Tule Lake | California | Lassen | 16 | High | Satisfactory | 1904 | Water Supply |
| Herring Creek Reservoir | California | Tuolumne | 16 | Significant | Not Rated | 1939 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Lower Lindsey | California | Nevada | 16 | Low | Satisfactory | 1870 | Hydroelectric |
| East Park-Coleman Dike | California | Colusa | 16 | High | Not Available | 1910 | Irrigation |
| Corte Madera | California | San Diego | 16 | Low | Satisfactory | 1919 | Water Supply |
| Tallac | California | El Dorado | 16 | Low | Satisfactory | 1970 | Other |
| Lagunita | California | Santa Clara | 16 | High | Satisfactory | 1900 | Water Supply |
| Rutherford #2 | California | San Diego | 15 | Low | Not Rated | 1952 | Other |
| Jamison Lake | California | Plumas | 15 | Low | Not Rated | 1902 | Water Supply |
| Empire Weir No. 2 | California | Kings | 15 | Low | Not Rated | 1938 | Other |
| Peconom | California | Lassen | 15 | Low | Satisfactory | 1920 | Water Supply |
| Graven | California | Modoc | 15 | Low | Satisfactory | 1917 | Water Supply |
| Detention Pond A | California | Solano | 15 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1989 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Huffman Antelope | California | Modoc | 15 | Low | Satisfactory | 1922 | Water Supply |
| Rains Creek | California | Lassen | 15 | High | Satisfactory | 1960 | Water Supply |
| Upper Pasture | California | Modoc | 15 | Low | Satisfactory | — | Water Supply |
| Hog Flat | California | Lassen | 15 | High | Satisfactory | 1891 | Water Supply |
| Pond #7 | California | San Joaquin | 15 | Low | Not Available | — | Other |
| Lost Lake East | California | Alpine | 15 | Low | Satisfactory | 1925 | Water Supply |
| Foothill Ranch | California | San Joaquin | 15 | Low | Satisfactory | 1952 | Water Supply |
| Healdsburg Recreation | California | Sonoma | 15 | Low | Fair | 1953 | Water Supply |
| Conagra Aerated and Settling Ponds | California | Stanislaus | 15 | High | Fair | — | Water Supply |
| Fresh Water Impoundment | California | Kern | 15 | High | Not Available | — | Other |
| Goodhart Canyon Detention Basin | California | Riverside | 15 | High | Satisfactory | 1999 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Kidd Lake Auxiliary | California | Placer | 15 | High | Satisfactory | 1850 | Hydroelectric |
| Hendricks Head | California | Butte | 15 | Low | Satisfactory | 1907 | Hydroelectric |
| Muck Valley Afterbay | California | Lassen | 15 | Low | Satisfactory | 1990 | Hydroelectric |
| Folsom Dike 2 | California | Placer | 15 | High | Not Available | 1956 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Red Bluff Diversion Dike 1 | California | Tehama | 15 | Low | Not Available | 1963 | Irrigation |
| Red Bluff Diversion Dike 2 | California | Tehama | 15 | Low | Not Available | 1963 | Irrigation |
| Devils Canyon Dike #1 | California | San Bernardino | 15 | High | Satisfactory | 1934 | Other |
| Wishon Forebay | California | Madera | 15 | Low | Satisfactory | 1896 | Hydroelectric |
| Lower Blackwelder Dam | California | Yuba | 15 | Significant | Not Available | 1955 | Flood Risk Reduction |
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.