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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Hauk No.1 | South Dakota | Walworth | 27 | Low | — | 1952 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| C. Mcgillvrey | South Dakota | Hand | 27 | Low | — | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Ryno #2 | South Dakota | Mellette | 27 | Low | — | 1955 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Limpert No. 2 | South Dakota | Harding | 27 | Low | — | 2018 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 147 | South Dakota | Jackson | 27 | Significant | — | 1960 | Irrigation |
| Scott Creek Watershed No. 3 | South Dakota | Union | 27 | Low | — | 1955 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Sagebrush | South Dakota | Harding | 27 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Richardson Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | — | 1953 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Parrow Dam | South Dakota | Marshall | 27 | Low | — | 2009 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dejong Bros 5 | South Dakota | Tripp | 27 | Low | — | 1961 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Blessing No.1 | South Dakota | Tripp | 27 | Low | — | 1977 | Irrigation |
| Dykstra Number 13 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | — | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Leo Berens | South Dakota | Walworth | 27 | Low | — | 1942 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Cedar Creek Dam | South Dakota | Bennett | 27 | Low | — | 1989 | Recreation |
| Feltman Dam 1 | South Dakota | Brule | 27 | Significant | — | 1952 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| B. Helleckson | South Dakota | Meade | 27 | Low | — | 1939 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Wilson Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | — | 1953 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Eckland A.W. No.1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 27 | Low | — | 1964 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 162 | South Dakota | Jackson | 27 | Low | — | 1974 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Rose Rabenberg No. 1 | South Dakota | Campbell | 27 | Low | — | 1952 | 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 ... |
| Cressy Number 2 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | — | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Nix Number 4 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | — | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Lyman Number 6 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | — | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Brost Number 3 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | — | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Evenson | South Dakota | Lincoln | 27 | Low | — | 1970 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Drolc No.1 | South Dakota | Harding | 27 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Gifford No. 2 | South Dakota | Mellette | 27 | Low | — | 1940 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| E. Hoffman No.9 | South Dakota | Meade | 27 | Low | — | 1946 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dykstra Nulmber 11 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | — | 1961 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Lyman Number 5 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | — | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Peno Lake | South Dakota | Hyde | 27 | Low | — | 1935 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dale Swedland 1 | South Dakota | Tripp | 27 | Low | — | 1961 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| G. Boke No.1 | South Dakota | Meade | 27 | Low | — | 1944 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Samuelson Dam #2 | South Dakota | Meade | 27 | Low | — | 1999 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Byre Dam | South Dakota | Lyman | 27 | Significant | — | 1940 | Recreation |
| Iwan O.M. Number 3 | South Dakota | Mellette | 27 | Low | — | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Kroupa Dam | South Dakota | Brule | 27 | Low | — | 1949 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Esmay and Sandy #2 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | — | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Hutchinson No. 4 | South Dakota | Mellette | 27 | Low | — | 1967 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Carr No.2 | South Dakota | Mellette | 27 | Low | — | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Nordstrom | South Dakota | Minnehaha | 27 | Low | — | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Carr No.3 | South Dakota | Mellette | 27 | Low | — | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Tripp | South Dakota | Hutchinson | 27 | Low | — | 1934 | Recreation |
| Falk Dam | South Dakota | Hughes | 27 | Low | — | 1999 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| 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 ... |
| Robert Kressly | South Dakota | Perkins | 27 | Low | — | 1952 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Magnuson Number 1 | 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.