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 451–455 of 455
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wishon Forebay Madera County | 15 | 1896 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Wuest San Diego County | 50 | 1928 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Yarnell Debris Basin Los Angeles County | 42 | 1963 | Low | Satisfactory |
| York Hill Colusa County | 38 | 1952 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Yucaipa No. 3 San Bernardino County | 35 | 1978 | Low | 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.