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.

Clear
Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Dam Lake Norconian South California Riverside 15 High Fair 1928 Recreation
Doyle Reservoir California Plumas 14 Low Not Rated 1907 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Stinson Weir California Fresno 14 Low Not Rated 1910 Other
Montezuma California Solano 14 Low Satisfactory 2003 Water Supply
Mud California Fresno 14 Low Satisfactory 1919 Water Supply
Pennsylvania Creek California Solano 14 High Satisfactory 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Fiock No. 2 California Siskiyou 14 Low Satisfactory 1946 Water Supply
Mardis Barry California Lassen 14 Low Satisfactory 1941 Water Supply
Hines Brothers California Modoc 14 Low Satisfactory 1955 Water Supply
Upper Twin Lake California Mono 14 High Fair 1905 Water Supply
Buena Vista California Kern 14 High Satisfactory 1973 Other
Galivan Retarding Basin California Orange 14 Low Satisfactory 2000 Water Supply
Peju Reservoir No. 2 California Napa 14 High Poor — Water Supply
Rossmoor Retarding Basin California Orange 14 Low Satisfactory 2002 Flood Risk Reduction
Fisher Creek California Santa Clara 14 Low Satisfactory 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
Big Pine Creek California Inyo 14 High Satisfactory — Water Supply
J&T Cattle Company No. 2 California Stanislaus 14 Low Fair 1980 Water Supply
White Rock Lake California Nevada 14 Low Satisfactory 1855 Hydroelectric
Echo Lake California El Dorado 14 High Satisfactory 1992 Hydroelectric
Pilgrim Creek Lake Dam California San Diego 14 Low Poor 1973 Recreation
Island Weir California Kings 13 Low Not Rated 1926 Other
Reynolds Weir California Fresno 13 Low Not Rated 1928 Other
Reservoir M California Modoc 13 Low Not Rated 1977 Irrigation
Upper Salmon California Sierra 13 Significant Not Rated 1899 Other
A and C California Modoc 13 Low Satisfactory 1923 Water Supply
Barton California Siskiyou 13 Low Satisfactory 1964 Other
Manzanita Lake Dam California Shasta 13 Significant Not Available 1911 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Lower Abbott Dam California Monterey 13 Significant Not Rated 1938 Recreation
Cloak Lake California Siskiyou 13 Low Satisfactory 1955 Water Supply
Halls Meadows California Modoc 13 Low Satisfactory 1941 Water Supply
Cramer California Lassen 13 Low Satisfactory 1910 Water Supply
Lauer California Modoc 13 High Not Available 1895 Irrigation
Mem Dike California Tehama 13 Undetermined Satisfactory 1976 Irrigation
Lagoon Valley County Park California Solano 13 Low Satisfactory 1981 Water Supply
Round Corral Dam (Blm) California Lassen 13 Low Not Rated 1977 Other
Rubicon Auxiliary California El Dorado 13 Low Satisfactory 1963 Hydroelectric
Upper Biscar Dam (Blm) California Lassen 13 Low Not Rated 2006 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Clear Lake Dike 1 California Modoc 13 High Not Available 1910 Irrigation
Friant Millerton Road Embankment A California Fresno 13 High Not Available 1942 Flood Risk Reduction
Wildhorse California Modoc 12 Low Not Rated 1934 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Enquist California Modoc 12 Low Satisfactory 1919 Water Supply
Householder California Modoc 12 Low Not Rated 1970 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mcbrien California Modoc 12 Low Satisfactory 1880 Other
Sierra Vista California Merced 12 Low Satisfactory 1872 Other
Horse Lake California Lassen 12 Low Satisfactory 1912 Water Supply
Boggs and Warren California Modoc 12 Low Satisfactory 1922 Water Supply
Payne California Modoc 12 Low Satisfactory 1928 Water Supply
Pond No. 2 California Sonoma 12 Low Satisfactory 1952 Water Supply
Ice Lakes California Placer 12 Low Satisfactory 1942 Water Supply
Kangaroo Lake California Siskiyou 12 Low Not Rated 1876 Irrigation

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.