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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Dam | California | Madera | 184 | High | Not Available | 1975 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Newell | California | Santa Cruz | 182 | High | Satisfactory | 1960 | Water Supply |
| New Upper San Leandro | California | Alameda | 182 | High | Satisfactory | 1977 | Other |
| Sly Park | California | El Dorado | 182 | High | Satisfactory | 1955 | Water Supply |
| Morena | California | San Diego | 181 | High | Poor | 1912 | Water Supply |
| Coyote Valley Dam | California | Mendocino | 180 | High | Not Available | 1959 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Shaver Lake | California | Fresno | 180 | High | Satisfactory | 1927 | Hydroelectric |
| Upper Chiquita | California | Orange | 177 | High | Satisfactory | 2012 | Water Supply |
| Bowman Main | California | Nevada | 175 | High | Satisfactory | 1926 | Irrigation |
| Scotts Flat | California | Nevada | 175 | High | Fair | 1948 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Paradise | California | Butte | 175 | High | Satisfactory | 1957 | Water Supply |
| Diemer No. 8 | California | Orange | 172 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1968 | Water Supply |
| Virginia Ranch | California | Yuba | 172 | High | Satisfactory | 1963 | Irrigation |
| Camanche Main | California | San Joaquin | 171 | High | Satisfactory | 1964 | Water Supply |
| San Pablo | California | Contra Costa | 170 | High | Satisfactory | 1920 | Water Supply |
| Big Creek Dam No. 1 | California | Fresno | 170 | High | Fair | 1917 | Hydroelectric |
| Gibraltar | California | Santa Barbara | 169 | High | Satisfactory | 1920 | Other |
| Homestake Tailings | California | Lake | 169 | High | Satisfactory | 1990 | Water Supply |
| Junction | California | El Dorado | 168 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1962 | Hydroelectric |
| Priest | California | Tuolumne | 168 | High | Satisfactory | 1923 | Other |
| Encino | California | Los Angeles | 168 | High | Satisfactory | 1924 | Water Supply |
| Los Banos Creek Detention Dam | California | Merced | 167 | High | Not Available | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lopez | California | San Luis Obispo | 166 | High | Satisfactory | 1969 | Water Supply |
| Prosser Creek Dam | California | Nevada | 166 | High | Not Available | 1962 | Water Supply |
| Maerkle | California | San Diego | 165 | High | Satisfactory | 1963 | Water Supply |
| Big Creek Dam No. 3 | California | Fresno | 165 | High | Satisfactory | 1913 | Hydroelectric |
| Dutch Flat Afterbay | California | Nevada | 165 | Low | Satisfactory | 1965 | Irrigation |
| Folsom Mormon Island Auxiliary Dam | California | Sacramento | 165 | High | Not Available | 1955 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Vermilion Valley | California | Fresno | 165 | High | Poor | 1954 | Hydroelectric |
| Balch Afterbay | California | Fresno | 165 | High | Satisfactory | 1928 | Hydroelectric |
| Miramar | California | San Diego | 165 | High | Satisfactory | 1960 | Water Supply |
| Rector Creek | California | Napa | 164 | High | Satisfactory | 1946 | Water Supply |
| Matilija | California | Ventura | 163 | High | Poor | 1949 | Other |
| Sutherland | California | San Diego | 162 | High | Satisfactory | 1954 | Other |
| Poway | California | San Diego | 162 | High | Satisfactory | 1971 | Water Supply |
| Mark Edson | California | El Dorado | 162 | High | Satisfactory | 1962 | Water Supply |
| Barrett | California | San Diego | 161 | High | Poor | 1922 | Water Supply |
| San Antonio Dam | California | San Bernardino | 160 | High | Not Available | 1956 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Garvey Reservoir | California | Los Angeles | 160 | High | Satisfactory | 1954 | Water Supply |
| Juncal | California | Santa Barbara | 160 | High | Satisfactory | 1930 | Other |
| Brick Flat Pit Containment | California | Shasta | 160 | Low | Satisfactory | 1994 | Water Supply |
| Ponderosa | California | Butte | 160 | Low | Satisfactory | 1962 | Hydroelectric |
| Westlake Reservoir | California | Los Angeles | 158 | High | Satisfactory | 1972 | Water Supply |
| Keswick Dam | California | Shasta | 157 | High | Not Available | 1950 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Santa Ynez Canyon | California | Los Angeles | 157 | High | Satisfactory | 1968 | Other |
| Black Butte Dam | California | Tehama | 156 | High | Not Available | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Slickrock Creek | California | Shasta | 155 | Significant | Satisfactory | 2004 | Water Supply |
| Big Creek Dam No. 6 | California | Madera | 155 | High | Satisfactory | 1923 | Hydroelectric |
| North Fork Dam | California | Placer | 155 | Significant | Not Available | 1939 | Debris Control |
| Big Dalton | California | Los Angeles | 153 | High | Satisfactory | 1929 | 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.