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
Mockingbird Canyon California Riverside 74 High Satisfactory 1914 Water Supply
La Herradura California Napa 73 Low Satisfactory 1948 Other
Hawkins California San Benito 72 Significant Satisfactory 1928 Water Supply
Deer Lake California Napa 72 High Satisfactory 1958 Water Supply
Harvey Place California Alpine 72 High Satisfactory 1989 Water Supply
Novato Creek California Marin 71 High Satisfactory 1951 Other
Indian Creek California Alpine 71 High Satisfactory 1967 Water Supply
Elysian California Los Angeles 71 High Satisfactory 1943 Water Supply
Middle Fork Interbay California Placer 71 Low Satisfactory 1966 Irrigation
Pit No. 5 Open Conduit California Shasta 71 High Fair 1944 Hydroelectric
Little Dalton Debris Basin California Los Angeles 71 High Satisfactory 1960 Debris Control
Ward Creek California Alameda 71 High Satisfactory 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Stevenot California Calaveras 70 Low Satisfactory 1987 Water Supply
Sabrina California Inyo 70 High Fair 1908 Hydroelectric
Reba California Alpine 70 High Satisfactory 1965 Water Supply
Slate Creek California Plumas 70 Low Satisfactory 1961 Hydroelectric
Haines Canyon Debris Dam California Los Angeles 70 High Not Available 1938 Debris Control
Whiskeytown Dike 2 California Shasta 70 High Not Available 1963 Hydroelectric
Jayne'S Lake California Mendocino 70 Low Satisfactory 1985 Other
Dick Week California Napa 70 Significant Satisfactory 1955 Water Supply
Sierra Madre California Los Angeles 69 High Satisfactory 1928 Debris Control
San Justo Dike California San Benito 69 High Not Available 1987 Irrigation
Williams California Santa Clara 69 Low Satisfactory 1895 Water Supply
Gardella California Tuolumne 69 Low Satisfactory 2009 Water Supply
Small Canyon California San Bernardino 68 High Satisfactory 1957 Debris Control
Magnolia California Nevada 68 High Satisfactory 1967 Water Supply
Searsville California San Mateo 68 High Satisfactory 1890 Water Supply
#6 California Monterey 68 High Not Available — Other
Calavera California San Diego 67 High Satisfactory 1940 Water Supply
Palo Verde California San Diego 67 High Satisfactory 1970 Water Supply
Haynes Reservoir California Shasta 67 High Satisfactory 1965 Other
Lang Creek Detention Basin California Ventura 67 High Satisfactory 2004 Flood Risk Reduction
Felt Lake California Santa Clara 67 High Fair 1930 Water Supply
Tejon Storage 2 California Kern 67 Low Satisfactory 1956 Water Supply
Senator Wash-North Dike California Imperial 67 High Not Available 1966 Hydroelectric
Annadel No. 1 California Sonoma 67 High Fair 1956 Water Supply
Murphys Forebay West California Calaveras 67 High Satisfactory 1953 Hydroelectric
Kuhn California Santa Clara 67 High Satisfactory 1947 Water Supply
Arroyo Seco California Amador 67 High Satisfactory 1957 Water Supply
Lolonis Vineyards California Mendocino 67 High Satisfactory 1999 Water Supply
Thompson Creek California Los Angeles 66 High Satisfactory 1928 Flood Risk Reduction
Alessandro California Riverside 66 High Satisfactory 1956 Flood Risk Reduction
Morris California Mendocino 66 High Satisfactory 1927 Water Supply
Dry Canyon California Los Angeles 66 High Satisfactory 1912 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake William California Napa 66 High Satisfactory 1960 Water Supply
Amargosa Creek California Los Angeles 65 High Satisfactory 1998 Flood Risk Reduction
Richardson California Sonoma 65 Significant Satisfactory 1954 Water Supply
West Valley California Modoc 65 High Satisfactory 1936 Water Supply
Rancho Del Ciervo California Santa Barbara 65 High Satisfactory 1938 Water Supply
Harbor View California Orange 65 High Satisfactory 1964 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.