California Dams
1,436 dams tracked by the National Inventory of Dams
Total Dams
1,436
High Hazard
821
57.2%
Poor / Unsatisfactory
66
Average Age
77 yrs
Hazard Classification
High821 (57.2%)
Significant160 (11.1%)
Low455 (31.7%)
Condition Assessment
Satisfactory1,093 (76.1%)
Fair106 (7.4%)
Poor / Unsatisfactory66 (4.6%)
Not Rated171 (11.9%)
Federal
163
State
50
Local
322
Private
617
Tallest Dams
- New Bullards Bar645 ft
- New Melones Dam625 ft
- Shasta Dam602 ft
- Don Pedro Main585 ft
- Seven Oaks550 ft
High Hazard Dams
- New Bullards BarHigh
- New Melones DamHigh
- Shasta DamHigh
- Don Pedro MainHigh
- Seven OaksHigh
Poor Condition Dams
- CastaicPoor
- NacimientoPoor
- AndersonUnsatisfactory
- El CapitanPoor
- Santa FeliciaPoor
All Dams in California
Showing 601–625 of 821
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Lake 1 Lower San Mateo County | 57 | 1885 | High | Satisfactory |
| Elysian Los Angeles County | 71 | 1943 | High | Satisfactory |
| El Toro Reservoir Orange County | 113 | 1967 | High | Satisfactory |
| Elmer J. Chesbro Santa Clara County | 95 | 1955 | High | Satisfactory |
| El Dorado Hills El Dorado County | 31 | 1980 | High | Satisfactory |
| El Dorado Forebay El Dorado County | 91 | 1923 | High | Fair |
| El Capitan San Diego County | 237 | 1934 | High | Poor |
| Edwards Reservoir Santa Barbara County | 120 | 1985 | High | Satisfactory |
| Ed R. Levin Santa Clara County | 38 | 1968 | High | Satisfactory |
| Echo Lake El Dorado County | 14 | 1992 | High | Satisfactory |
| Eaton Wash Debris Basin Los Angeles County | 63 | 1936 | High | Satisfactory |
| Eaton H. Magoon Lake Napa County | 32 | 1965 | High | Satisfactory |
| East Park Dam Colusa County | 139 | 1910 | High | Not Available |
| Eastlake San Diego County | 35 | 1986 | High | Satisfactory |
| East Glorietta Los Angeles County | 22 | 1932 | High | Satisfactory |
| Eastfoot Retarding Basin Orange County | 39 | 2007 | High | Satisfactory |
| Eagle Rock Los Angeles County | 113 | 1953 | High | Satisfactory |
| Eagle Ranch San Luis Obispo County | 55 | 1974 | High | Satisfactory |
| Eagle Canyon Debris Basin Riverside County | 60 | 2015 | High | Satisfactory |
| Dyer Alameda County | 30 | 2011 | High | Fair |
| Duvall Napa County | 30 | 1940 | High | Satisfactory |
| Dutcher Creek Sonoma County | 43 | 1992 | High | Satisfactory |
| Dunsmuir Reservoir Alameda County | 43 | 1968 | High | Satisfactory |
| Dry Creek Contra Costa County | 30 | 1963 | High | Satisfactory |
| Dry Canyon Los Angeles County | 66 | 1912 | High | Satisfactory |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.