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.