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 151–160 of 160
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Four Ranch Kern County | 38 | 1970 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Big Creek Dam No. 5 Fresno County | 60 | 1921 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Bevanda Calaveras County | 29 | 1925 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Berrenda Mesa Kern County | 22 | 1967 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Bear Valley Sh Alpine County | 43 | 1975 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Bassett Brown Napa County | 36 | 1990 | Significant | Fair |
| Barnett El Dorado County | 18 | 1948 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Auburn Lake Trails El Dorado County | 41 | 1978 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Airport Reservoir D Sonoma County | 45 | 2002 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Aeree El Dorado County | 35 | 1951 | Significant | Satisfactory |
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Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.