Browse Dams
2,549 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 2,549 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perault Number 4 | South Dakota | Jones | 28 | Low | — | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Iwan No.1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 28 | Low | — | 1973 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| M. Scism No.1 | South Dakota | Custer | 28 | Low | — | 1973 | Irrigation |
| Snook | South Dakota | Meade | 28 | Low | — | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Speckels Dam | South Dakota | Brule | 28 | Low | — | 1952 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dejong Bros. 12 | South Dakota | Lyman | 28 | Low | — | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Mathews Bros. Number 1 | South Dakota | Stanley | 28 | Low | — | 1966 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dolezal No. 2 | South Dakota | Mellette | 28 | Low | — | 1963 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Derry Robert No.1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 28 | Low | — | 1965 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| R. Paine | South Dakota | Hand | 28 | Low | — | 1957 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Osborne Number 3 | South Dakota | Jones | 28 | Low | — | 1953 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Thorstensen 2 | South Dakota | Dewey | 28 | Low | — | 1972 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Hamak | South Dakota | Faulk | 28 | Low | — | 1938 | Recreation |
| D. Talley | South Dakota | Meade | 28 | Low | — | 1964 | Irrigation |
| Fairfax Lake | South Dakota | Gregory | 28 | Low | — | 1934 | Recreation |
| Gale Grazing Assn No. 2 | South Dakota | Campbell | 28 | Low | — | 1963 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Nelson #1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 28 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Peters Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 28 | Low | — | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Miller Falls Canyon | South Dakota | Fall River | 28 | Low | — | 1958 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Jensen Number 5 | South Dakota | Mellette | 28 | Low | — | 1972 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Tribe No.11 | South Dakota | Ziebach | 28 | Low | — | 1960 | Water Supply |
| England #4 | South Dakota | Mellette | 28 | Low | — | 1935 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Joe Schomer 1 | South Dakota | Stanley | 28 | Low | — | 1970 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 180 | South Dakota | Pennington | 28 | Low | — | 1937 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Word | South Dakota | Mellette | 28 | Low | — | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Krogman Louie No.2 | South Dakota | Mellette | 28 | Low | — | 1968 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Foster Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 28 | Low | — | 1953 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Hurst Number 3 | South Dakota | Jones | 28 | Low | — | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Lee Calhoon 2 | South Dakota | Tripp | 28 | Low | — | 1965 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Pat Brown | South Dakota | Custer | 28 | Low | — | 1998 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Perault Number 3 | South Dakota | Jones | 28 | Low | — | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Bruce Dam | South Dakota | Pennington | 28 | Low | — | 1937 | Recreation |
| Staum | South Dakota | Beadle | 28 | Low | — | 1934 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Rahn Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 28 | Low | — | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Rahn Number 2 | South Dakota | Jones | 28 | Low | — | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Atkinson No.1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 28 | Low | — | 1969 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Smith Andy Number 1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 28 | Low | — | 1968 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Cable Stockwater Dam No. 2 | South Dakota | Buffalo | 28 | Low | — | 1953 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dalhke Ranch Number 5 | South Dakota | Jones | 28 | Low | — | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Leger Irrigation | South Dakota | Harding | 28 | Low | — | 1950 | Irrigation |
| W.N. Barrick Es | South Dakota | Stanley | 28 | Low | — | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Seefeldt Dam | South Dakota | Clark | 28 | Low | — | 1992 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Brost Number 6 | South Dakota | Jones | 28 | Low | — | 1963 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Duwayne Slaathaug #1 | South Dakota | Stanley | 28 | Low | — | 1963 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Nix Number 3 | South Dakota | Jones | 28 | Low | — | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Herman #1 | South Dakota | Jones | 28 | Low | — | 1961 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Bill Burtz 1 | South Dakota | Tripp | 28 | Low | — | 1946 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| J. Reich No.1 | South Dakota | Dewey | 28 | Low | — | 1948 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dutton Dam | South Dakota | Perkins | 28 | Low | — | 1936 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Gus Allen 2 | South Dakota | Lyman | 28 | Low | — | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
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.