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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eckland A.W. No.1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 27 | Low | - | 1964 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Nix Number 4 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | - | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sagebrush | South Dakota | Harding | 27 | Low | - | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Oswarld Number 2 | South Dakota | Mellette | 27 | Low | - | 1964 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| M. Aspach | South Dakota | Ziebach | 27 | Low | - | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Brost Number 5 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | - | 1963 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Bad River Cattle Co. #2 | South Dakota | Stanley | 27 | Low | - | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Banek #1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 27 | Low | - | 1955 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Leo Berens | South Dakota | Walworth | 27 | Low | - | 1942 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Perault Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | - | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Thomas Number 2 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | - | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Lee Anderson | South Dakota | Lyman | 27 | Low | - | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Chester Dam | South Dakota | Campbell | 27 | Low | - | 1938 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 147 | South Dakota | Jackson | 27 | Significant | - | 1960 | Irrigation |
| Blessing No.1 | South Dakota | Tripp | 27 | Low | - | 1977 | Irrigation |
| Mathews #1 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | - | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Wedean Number 3 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | - | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| B. Helleckson | South Dakota | Meade | 27 | Low | - | 1939 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Rust Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | - | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dale Swedland 1 | South Dakota | Tripp | 27 | Low | - | 1961 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Louder Number 2 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | - | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Falk Dam | South Dakota | Hughes | 27 | Low | - | 1999 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Busack Dam | South Dakota | Brule | 27 | Low | - | 1952 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Byre Dam | South Dakota | Lyman | 27 | Significant | - | 1940 | Recreation |
| Nix Number 2 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | - | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Kroupa Dam | South Dakota | Brule | 27 | Low | - | 1949 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Krogman Louie No.3 | South Dakota | Mellette | 27 | Low | - | 1968 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Walt Hoffman No.1 | South Dakota | Pennington | 27 | Low | - | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| E. Hoffman No.9 | South Dakota | Meade | 27 | Low | - | 1946 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Scott Creek Watershed No. 3 | South Dakota | Union | 27 | Low | - | 1955 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Carr No.2 | South Dakota | Mellette | 27 | Low | - | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Samuelson Dam #2 | South Dakota | Meade | 27 | Low | - | 1999 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Nordstrom | South Dakota | Minnehaha | 27 | Low | - | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Cedar Creek Dam | South Dakota | Bennett | 27 | Low | - | 1989 | Recreation |
| Thomas Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | - | 1955 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Carr No.3 | South Dakota | Mellette | 27 | Low | - | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Esmay and Sandy #1 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | - | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Mraz Bros | South Dakota | Ziebach | 27 | Low | - | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Magnuson Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | - | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Stockton Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | - | 1957 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Rose Rabenberg No. 1 | South Dakota | Campbell | 27 | Low | - | 1952 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Roghair Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | - | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Louis Bonhorst Number 3 | South Dakota | Stanley | 27 | Low | - | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Krogman No. 1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 27 | Low | - | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Feltman Dam 1 | South Dakota | Brule | 27 | Significant | - | 1952 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Gifford No. 2 | South Dakota | Mellette | 27 | Low | - | 1940 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Iwan O.M. Number 3 | South Dakota | Mellette | 27 | Low | - | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Brost Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | - | 1953 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Chisholm Number 1 | South Dakota | Stanley | 27 | Low | - | 1967 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Barton Number 2 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | - | 1958 | 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.