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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
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.