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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trabuco | California | Orange | 108 | High | Satisfactory | 1984 | Water Supply |
| Loon Lake Main | California | El Dorado | 108 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1963 | Hydroelectric |
| Contra Loma Dam | California | Contra Costa | 107 | High | Not Available | 1967 | Water Supply |
| Maloney | California | Contra Costa | 107 | High | Satisfactory | 1960 | Water Supply |
| San Andreas | California | San Mateo | 107 | High | Fair | 1870 | Water Supply |
| Lake Curry | California | Napa | 107 | High | Poor | 1926 | Other |
| Prado Dam | California | Riverside | 106 | High | Not Available | 1941 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dutch Flat Forebay | California | Nevada | 105 | Low | Satisfactory | 1966 | Irrigation |
| Folsom Dike 5 | California | Placer | 105 | High | Not Available | 1956 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Live Oak Reservoir | California | Los Angeles | 105 | High | Satisfactory | 1975 | Water Supply |
| Davis Creek | California | Yolo | 105 | High | Satisfactory | 1985 | Other |
| Drinkwater | California | Los Angeles | 105 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1923 | Other |
| Quartz | California | Tuolumne | 104 | Low | Satisfactory | 1978 | Water Supply |
| Magalia | California | Butte | 103 | High | Poor | 1918 | Water Supply |
| Ler Franklin | California | Los Angeles | 103 | High | Satisfactory | 1922 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Orange County Reservoir | California | Orange | 103 | Low | Satisfactory | 1941 | Water Supply |
| Pilarcitos | California | San Mateo | 103 | High | Poor | 1866 | Water Supply |
| Santa Monica Debris Basin | California | Santa Barbara | 102 | High | Satisfactory | 1978 | Debris Control |
| Loon Lake Auxiliary | California | El Dorado | 102 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1963 | Hydroelectric |
| Drum Afterbay | California | Placer | 102 | Low | Satisfactory | 1968 | Hydroelectric |
| Goodwin | California | Calaveras | 101 | High | Satisfactory | 1912 | Other |
| Holman | California | Calaveras | 101 | Low | Satisfactory | 1976 | Water Supply |
| Patterson | California | Alameda | 100 | Significant | Fair | 1962 | Water Supply |
| Lake Combie | California | Nevada | 100 | High | Fair | 1928 | Irrigation |
| North Fork | California | Santa Clara | 100 | High | Poor | 1939 | Water Supply |
| Whiskeytown Dike 1 | California | Shasta | 100 | High | Not Available | 1963 | Hydroelectric |
| Lake Wohlford | California | San Diego | 100 | High | Fair | 1924 | Water Supply |
| Lower Bucks Lake | California | Plumas | 99 | High | Fair | 1928 | Hydroelectric |
| Carbon Canyon Dam | California | Orange | 99 | High | Not Available | 1961 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Brand Park | California | Los Angeles | 99 | High | Satisfactory | 1930 | Water Supply |
| Bon Tempe | California | Marin | 98 | High | Satisfactory | 1949 | Other |
| Grizzly Forebay | California | Plumas | 98 | High | Satisfactory | 1928 | Hydroelectric |
| Round Canyon Retarding Basin | California | Orange | 98 | Low | Satisfactory | 1994 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Exchequer Dike | California | Mariposa | 97 | High | Satisfactory | 1966 | Hydroelectric |
| Hansen Dam | California | Los Angeles | 97 | High | Not Available | 1940 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Our House | California | Nevada | 97 | High | Satisfactory | 1969 | Water Supply |
| Mcswain | California | Mariposa | 97 | High | Fair | 1966 | Hydroelectric |
| Coen C-3 | California | Sonoma | 97 | Low | Satisfactory | 1982 | Water Supply |
| Senator Wash Dam | California | Imperial | 96 | High | Not Available | 1966 | Water Supply |
| Misselbeck | California | Shasta | 96 | High | Poor | 1920 | Other |
| Las Llajas | California | Ventura | 96 | High | Satisfactory | 1981 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Shasta River | California | Siskiyou | 96 | High | Satisfactory | 1928 | Water Supply |
| Crafton Hills | California | San Bernardino | 95 | High | Satisfactory | 2001 | Water Supply |
| Matanzas Creek | California | Sonoma | 95 | High | Satisfactory | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Bell Canyon | California | Napa | 95 | High | Fair | 1959 | Water Supply |
| Beck | California | San Diego | 95 | Low | Satisfactory | 1983 | Water Supply |
| Bethany Forebay | California | Alameda | 95 | High | Satisfactory | 1961 | Water Supply |
| Elmer J. Chesbro | California | Santa Clara | 95 | High | Satisfactory | 1955 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Senator Wash-Xanyō Xamshré Dike | California | Imperial | 95 | High | Not Available | 1966 | Hydroelectric |
| Stockton Creek | California | Mariposa | 95 | High | Satisfactory | 1950 | Other |
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.