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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Talley | South Dakota | Meade | 28 | Low | - | 1964 | Irrigation |
| Sheriff (Nid) | South Dakota | Jones | 28 | Low | Not Rated | 1938 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Miller Falls Canyon | South Dakota | Fall River | 28 | Low | - | 1958 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Mayer Dam | South Dakota | Buffalo | 28 | Significant | - | 1951 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Atkinson No.1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 28 | Low | - | 1969 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Nelson #1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 28 | Low | - | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Fishko Dam #2 | South Dakota | Fall River | 28 | Low | - | 1968 | Irrigation |
| England #4 | South Dakota | Mellette | 28 | Low | - | 1935 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Perault Number 5 | South Dakota | Jones | 28 | Low | - | 1961 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Klostergaard | South Dakota | Clay | 28 | Significant | - | 1967 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Baker Number 2 | South Dakota | Jones | 28 | Low | - | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Olson Ranches INC. #8 | South Dakota | Jones | 28 | Low | - | 1955 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Herman #1 | South Dakota | Jones | 28 | Low | - | 1961 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Huston #1 | South Dakota | Jones | 28 | Low | - | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Kaupp Hereford Ranch 1 | South Dakota | Gregory | 28 | Significant | - | 1969 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| George Merickson Dam 1 | South Dakota | Butte | 28 | Low | - | 1955 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Smith Andy Number 1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 28 | Low | - | 1968 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Peters Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 28 | Low | - | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Gus Allen 2 | South Dakota | Lyman | 28 | Low | - | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Thomas Number 3 | South Dakota | Jones | 28 | Low | - | 1959 | Water Supply |
| Seefeldt Dam | South Dakota | Clark | 28 | Low | - | 1992 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Stromer Herman No.1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 28 | Low | - | 1963 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Pat Brown | South Dakota | Custer | 28 | Low | - | 1998 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| W. Holmes No.1 | South Dakota | Ziebach | 28 | Low | - | 1963 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Bruce Dam | South Dakota | Pennington | 28 | Low | - | 1937 | Recreation |
| Baker Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 28 | Low | - | 1957 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Harr Dam | South Dakota | Minnehaha | 28 | Low | - | 1977 | Recreation |
| Stewart | South Dakota | Clay | 28 | Low | - | 1971 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Merrill Karlen #1 | South Dakota | Lyman | 28 | Low | - | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Gilliland Roy No.1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 28 | Low | - | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Krogman Harold No.3 | South Dakota | Mellette | 28 | Low | - | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Olson No. 2 | South Dakota | Mellette | 28 | Low | - | 1966 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Stoeser No. 7 | South Dakota | Stanley | 28 | Low | - | 2010 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Margery Houck Dam | South Dakota | Potter | 28 | Low | - | 1998 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Gutzman | South Dakota | Lake | 28 | Low | - | 1970 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Bucholz Number 1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 28 | Low | - | 1966 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Word | South Dakota | Mellette | 28 | Low | - | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 277 | South Dakota | Haakon | 28 | Low | - | 1969 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Iwan No.1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 28 | Low | - | 1973 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Ed Berens Dam | South Dakota | Walworth | 28 | Low | - | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Nix Number 2 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | - | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Lindia Sattler | South Dakota | Walworth | 27 | Low | - | 1970 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Gifford No. 2 | South Dakota | Mellette | 27 | Low | - | 1940 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| B. Helleckson | South Dakota | Meade | 27 | Low | - | 1939 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Lyman Number 4 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | - | 1957 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 179 | South Dakota | Pennington | 27 | Low | - | 1965 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Tripp | South Dakota | Hutchinson | 27 | Low | - | 1934 | Recreation |
| Bad River Cattle Co. #1 | South Dakota | Stanley | 27 | Low | - | 1963 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Feltman Dam 1 | South Dakota | Brule | 27 | Significant | - | 1952 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Edwards Cattle Co. #1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 27 | Low | - | 1963 | 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.