Following is a list of dams and reservoirs in California in a sortable table. There are over 1,400 named dams and 1,300 named reservoirs in the state of California. Dams in service Please add to this list from the below sources. Former dams Baldwin Hills Reservoir (1947–1963) failed December 14, 1963 St. Francis Dam (1926–1928) failed March 12, 1928 San Clemente Dam, intentionally removed in 2015 - 2016 because of environmental issues. Van Norman Dams (1911–1971) failed February 9, 1971, in 1971 San Fernando earthquake Proposed dams Ah Pah Dam (defunct) Auburn Dam (defunct) Centennial Dam Sites Reservoir Temperance Flat Dam See also California State Water Project List of lakes in California List of largest reservoirs of California List of power stations in California List of the tallest dams in the United States List of United States Bureau of Reclamation dams Water in California Notes and references External links California Department of Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams Reservoir Information: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Flood Management California Reservoirs Alphabetical Index Dams and reservoirs California, Dams and reservoirs Dams and reservoirs .Reservoirs and dams