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.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Parrow Dam South Dakota Marshall 27 Low — 2009 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Olson Number 2 South Dakota Jones 27 Low — 1954 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Calvin Andersen Dam South Dakota Davison 27 Low — 1968 Irrigation
Kroupa Dam South Dakota Brule 27 Low — 1949 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Waggoner South Dakota Haakon 27 Significant — 1940 Recreation
Louder Number 2 South Dakota Jones 27 Low — 1959 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dry Hole South Dakota Harding 27 Low — 1951 Water Supply
Iversen Number 1 South Dakota Jones 27 Low — 1959 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
B. Helleckson South Dakota Meade 27 Low — 1939 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Magnuson Number 1 South Dakota Jones 27 Low — 1958 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Nichols Number 2 South Dakota Jones 27 Low — 1958 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mraz Bros South Dakota Ziebach 27 Low — 1954 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Leo Berens South Dakota Walworth 27 Low — 1942 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Olson Ranches INC. #1 South Dakota Jones 27 Low — 1957 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Perault Number 1 South Dakota Jones 27 Low — 1959 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Tom Hauk No.1 South Dakota Walworth 27 Low — 1952 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Ryno #2 South Dakota Mellette 27 Low — 1955 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Barton Number 2 South Dakota Jones 27 Low — 1958 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Anderson No.1 South Dakota Mellette 27 Low — 1956 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Carr No.2 South Dakota Mellette 27 Low — 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Nix Number 4 South Dakota Jones 27 Low — 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Krogman Louie No.3 South Dakota Mellette 27 Low — 1968 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Oswarld Number 2 South Dakota Mellette 27 Low — 1964 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dolezal No. 3 South Dakota Mellette 27 Low — 1963 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Krogman Harold No.1 South Dakota Mellette 27 Low — 1968 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Fairview Ranch Dam South Dakota Perkins 27 Low — 2004 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Sd Noname 147 South Dakota Jackson 27 Significant — 1960 Irrigation
Nordstrom South Dakota Minnehaha 27 Low — 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Nix Number 2 South Dakota Jones 27 Low — 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
G. Boke No.1 South Dakota Meade 27 Low — 1944 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
E. Hoffman No.9 South Dakota Meade 27 Low — 1946 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sioux Falls Diversion Weir South Dakota Minnehaha 27 Significant — 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Busack Dam South Dakota Brule 27 Low — 1952 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Brost Number 1 South Dakota Jones 27 Low — 1953 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Byre Dam South Dakota Lyman 27 Significant — 1940 Recreation
Iwan O.M. Number 3 South Dakota Mellette 27 Low — 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Samuelson Dam #2 South Dakota Meade 27 Low — 1999 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Chester Dam South Dakota Campbell 27 Low — 1938 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Vern Long South Dakota Dewey 27 Low — 1971 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Rose Rabenberg No. 1 South Dakota Campbell 27 Low — 1952 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Scott Creek Watershed No. 3 South Dakota Union 27 Low — 1955 Flood Risk Reduction
Carr No.3 South Dakota Mellette 27 Low — 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Horman Dam South Dakota Butte 27 Low — 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Feltman Dam 1 South Dakota Brule 27 Significant — 1952 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Boyd #1 South Dakota Jones 27 Low — 1954 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Thomas Number 1 South Dakota Jones 27 Low — 1955 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Ralph Hedman South Dakota Stanley 27 Significant — 1958 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Thomas Number 2 South Dakota Jones 27 Low — 1956 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Wedean Number 3 South Dakota Jones 27 Low — 1954 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Archie Millard #1 South Dakota Lyman 27 Low — 1960 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.