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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sd Noname 179 | South Dakota | Pennington | 27 | Low | — | 1965 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Mathews #1 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | — | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Calvin Andersen Dam | South Dakota | Davison | 27 | Low | — | 1968 | Irrigation |
| Walt Hoffman No.1 | South Dakota | Pennington | 27 | Low | — | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Olson Ranches INC. #1 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | — | 1957 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Nix Number 4 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | — | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Harry Bickel | South Dakota | Corson | 27 | Low | — | 1940 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| W. Peterson | South Dakota | Hyde | 27 | Low | — | 1938 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| M. Aspach | South Dakota | Ziebach | 27 | Low | — | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Wedean Number 3 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | — | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Roghair Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | — | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Robert Kressly | South Dakota | Perkins | 27 | Low | — | 1952 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Anderson No.1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 27 | Low | — | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Herman #13 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | — | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Louis Bonhorst Number 3 | South Dakota | Stanley | 27 | Low | — | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Solberg Dam | South Dakota | Roberts | 27 | Low | — | 2009 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dalhke Ranch Number 2 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | — | 1953 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Louder Number 2 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | — | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Nix Number 2 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | — | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Nichols Number 2 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | — | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Gifford No. 2 | South Dakota | Mellette | 27 | Low | — | 1940 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Kip Krull Dam #2 | South Dakota | Hughes | 27 | Low | — | 1999 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Carr John Jr No.2 | South Dakota | Mellette | 27 | Low | — | 1968 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Waggoner | South Dakota | Haakon | 27 | Significant | — | 1940 | Recreation |
| Pudwell Dam | South Dakota | Corson | 27 | Significant | — | 1939 | Recreation |
| Astleford No. 1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 27 | Low | — | 1965 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Denby Dam | South Dakota | Oglala Lakota | 27 | Low | Not Rated | 1939 | Recreation |
| Pfister Pond #2 | South Dakota | Fall River | 27 | Low | — | 1950 | Irrigation |
| Pattee Creek No. 4 | South Dakota | Lincoln | 27 | Low | — | 1975 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Esmay and Sandy #2 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | — | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| R. Bartels No.1 | South Dakota | Dewey | 27 | Low | — | 1940 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Silver Creek No. 2 | South Dakota | Minnehaha | 27 | Low | — | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Vern Long | South Dakota | Dewey | 27 | Low | — | 1971 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Brost Number 5 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | — | 1963 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Mathews Bros. Number 2 | South Dakota | Stanley | 27 | Low | — | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Tornow Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | — | 1969 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dolezal No. 3 | South Dakota | Mellette | 27 | Low | — | 1963 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Hutchinson No. 4 | South Dakota | Mellette | 27 | Low | — | 1967 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Rock Cowan No. 1 | South Dakota | Dewey | 26 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Larsen Dam | South Dakota | Lyman | 26 | Low | — | 1937 | Recreation |
| Olson Ranches INC. #14 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1979 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Adrian #2 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | — | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| White River Grazing Assoc. No.1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | — | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Wilson No.2 | South Dakota | Harding | 26 | Low | — | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Olson Ranches No. 5 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1979 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Osborne #1 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1961 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Jay A. Lake No.5 | South Dakota | Potter | 26 | Low | — | 1955 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Olson Number 3 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Argyle | South Dakota | Harding | 26 | Low | — | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Etzkorn | South Dakota | Hughes | 26 | Low | — | 1957 | 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.