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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Kressly | South Dakota | Perkins | 27 | Low | - | 1952 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Solberg Dam | South Dakota | Roberts | 27 | Low | - | 2009 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Drolc No.1 | South Dakota | Harding | 27 | Low | - | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Rose Rabenberg No. 1 | South Dakota | Campbell | 27 | Low | - | 1952 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Chester Dam | South Dakota | Campbell | 27 | Low | - | 1938 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Krogman Louie No.3 | South Dakota | Mellette | 27 | Low | - | 1968 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| White River Association | South Dakota | Mellette | 27 | Low | - | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Brost Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | - | 1953 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 179 | South Dakota | Pennington | 27 | Low | - | 1965 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Vern Long | South Dakota | Dewey | 27 | Low | - | 1971 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Esmay and Sandy #1 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | - | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Ralph Hedman | South Dakota | Stanley | 27 | Significant | - | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dykstra Number 13 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | - | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dolezal No. 3 | South Dakota | Mellette | 27 | Low | - | 1963 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| M. Aspach | South Dakota | Ziebach | 27 | Low | - | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Denby Dam | South Dakota | Oglala Lakota | 27 | Low | Not Rated | 1939 | Recreation |
| Astleford No. 1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 27 | Low | - | 1965 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Barton Number 2 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | - | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Carr John Jr No.2 | South Dakota | Mellette | 27 | Low | - | 1968 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Lyman Number 4 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | - | 1957 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dykstra Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | - | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Pudwell Dam | South Dakota | Corson | 27 | Significant | - | 1939 | Recreation |
| Long Branch Dam | South Dakota | Haakon | 27 | Low | - | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Gifford No. 2 | South Dakota | Mellette | 27 | Low | - | 1940 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Calvin Andersen Dam | South Dakota | Davison | 27 | Low | - | 1968 | Irrigation |
| Harry Bickel | South Dakota | Corson | 27 | Low | - | 1940 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Cressy Number 2 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | - | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Horman Dam | South Dakota | Butte | 27 | Low | - | 1969 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Walt Hoffman No.1 | South Dakota | Pennington | 27 | Low | - | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Silver Creek No. 2 | South Dakota | Minnehaha | 27 | Low | - | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Nix Number 2 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | - | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Herman #13 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | - | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Cope Dam | South Dakota | Fall River | 27 | Low | - | 1941 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| R. Talley No.1 | South Dakota | Meade | 27 | Low | - | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dienert | South Dakota | Campbell | 27 | Low | - | 1981 | Grade Stabilization |
| Olson Ranches INC. #1 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | - | 1957 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Brule Creek No. 7 | South Dakota | Lincoln | 27 | Low | - | 1975 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Sandy Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 27 | Low | - | 1969 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Brost Number 8 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | - | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dolezal John Number 8 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | - | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Larsen Dam | South Dakota | Lyman | 26 | Low | - | 1937 | Recreation |
| Tribe No.7 | South Dakota | Ziebach | 26 | Low | - | 1960 | Water Supply |
| Gibbons No. 3 | South Dakota | Brookings | 26 | Low | - | 2000 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Ecklund No. 2 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | - | 1964 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Hurst Number 2 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | - | 1955 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 232 | South Dakota | Harding | 26 | Low | - | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Olson No. 1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | - | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Iverson #1 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | - | 1953 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Etzkorn | South Dakota | Hughes | 26 | Low | - | 1957 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| White River Grazing Assoc. No.1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | 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.