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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matanzas Creek | California | Sonoma | 95 | High | Satisfactory | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Elmer J. Chesbro | California | Santa Clara | 95 | High | Satisfactory | 1955 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Railroad Canyon | California | Riverside | 94 | High | Satisfactory | 1928 | Water Supply |
| Concow | California | Butte | 94 | High | Satisfactory | 1925 | Water Supply |
| Reservoir A | California | Placer | 93 | High | Satisfactory | 1973 | Water Supply |
| Alisal Creek | California | Santa Barbara | 93 | High | Satisfactory | 1971 | Water Supply |
| Weber | California | El Dorado | 92 | High | Satisfactory | 1924 | Water Supply |
| Bear Dam | California | Mariposa | 92 | High | Not Available | 1954 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Deer Creek Diversion | California | Nevada | 92 | High | Satisfactory | 1928 | Debris Control |
| Coyote Creek | California | Lake | 92 | High | Satisfactory | 1968 | Water Supply |
| Santa Fe Dam | California | Los Angeles | 92 | High | Not Available | 1949 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| El Dorado Forebay | California | El Dorado | 91 | High | Fair | 1923 | Hydroelectric |
| Fish Barrier | California | Butte | 91 | Low | Satisfactory | 1964 | Water Supply |
| Thermalito Forebay | California | Butte | 91 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | Hydroelectric |
| Lewiston Dam | California | Trinity | 91 | High | Not Available | 1963 | Water Supply |
| Camanche Dike No. 1 | California | Calaveras | 90 | High | Satisfactory | - | Water Supply |
| Chevy Chase 1290 Reservoir | California | Los Angeles | 90 | High | Satisfactory | 1940 | Water Supply |
| Lake Gregory | California | San Bernardino | 90 | High | Satisfactory | 1938 | Water Supply |
| Camanche Dike No. 2 | California | San Joaquin | 90 | High | Satisfactory | - | Water Supply |
| Stampede Dike | California | Sierra | 90 | High | Not Available | 1970 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Phoenix Lake | California | Marin | 90 | High | Satisfactory | 1907 | Water Supply |
| Calero | California | Santa Clara | 90 | High | Poor | 1935 | Water Supply |
| Miner'S Ranch | California | Butte | 90 | High | Satisfactory | 1962 | Hydroelectric |
| Day Creek Debris Basin | California | San Bernardino | 90 | High | Satisfactory | 1988 | Debris Control |
| Lake Madigan | California | Solano | 89 | High | Satisfactory | 1908 | Water Supply |
| Ralston Afterbay | California | Placer | 89 | High | Fair | 1966 | Irrigation |
| Dove Canyon | California | Orange | 88 | High | Poor | 1989 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| O'Neill Forebay Dam | California | Merced | 88 | High | Not Available | 1967 | Hydroelectric |
| C.L. Tilden Park | California | Contra Costa | 88 | High | Satisfactory | 1938 | Other |
| Mariposa Dam | California | Mariposa | 88 | High | Not Available | 1948 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Devil Canyon Second Afterbay | California | San Bernardino | 88 | High | Satisfactory | 1995 | Water Supply |
| Buckhorn Dam | California | Trinity | 87 | High | Not Available | 1991 | |
| Spencer Lake | California | San Mateo | 87 | High | Satisfactory | 1876 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Upper Hollywood | California | Los Angeles | 87 | Low | Satisfactory | 1933 | Other |
| Nimbus Dam | California | Sacramento | 87 | High | Not Available | 1955 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Pine Creek | California | Contra Costa | 87 | High | Satisfactory | 1956 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Brea Dam | California | Orange | 87 | High | Not Available | 1942 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Pleasant Valley | California | Inyo | 87 | High | Satisfactory | 1957 | Other |
| Grant Lake | California | Mono | 87 | High | Poor | 1940 | Water Supply |
| Philbrook Main | California | Butte | 87 | High | Satisfactory | 1926 | Hydroelectric |
| Brea Dam - Saddle Dike 1 | California | Orange | 87 | High | Not Available | 1942 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Heitz | California | Napa | 87 | High | Satisfactory | 1991 | Other |
| Foothill Park | California | Santa Clara | 86 | High | Satisfactory | 1988 | Water Supply |
| Swanzy Lake | California | Solano | 86 | High | Poor | 1931 | Water Supply |
| Caples Lake Main | California | Alpine | 86 | High | Satisfactory | 1923 | Hydroelectric |
| Ler Sunset Debris Basin | California | Los Angeles | 86 | High | Satisfactory | 1963 | Debris Control |
| Mast | California | Mendocino | 85 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1963 | Water Supply |
| San Marcos | California | San Diego | 85 | High | Satisfactory | 1958 | Water Supply |
| Imperial Diversion Dam | California | Imperial | 85 | High | Not Available | 1938 | Irrigation |
| Wide Canyon | California | Riverside | 84 | High | Satisfactory | 1968 | 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.