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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonnenschein Number 1 | South Dakota | Stanley | 26 | Low | - | 1963 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 238 | South Dakota | Haakon | 26 | Significant | - | 1966 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Bleha Dam | South Dakota | Buffalo | 26 | Low | - | 1972 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Olson Ranch INC. #6 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | - | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dejong Bros 4 | South Dakota | Tripp | 26 | Low | - | 1961 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Ecklund No. 2 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | - | 1964 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Golden Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | - | 1957 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Merrill Karlen #2 | South Dakota | Lyman | 26 | Low | - | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Strain Ranch No. 3 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | - | 1966 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Henry Wilson | South Dakota | Stanley | 26 | Low | - | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Baxter No.2 | South Dakota | Ziebach | 26 | Low | - | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Adrian #2 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | - | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 257 | South Dakota | Haakon | 26 | Low | - | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Eastern Grazing Assn No. 5 | South Dakota | Campbell | 26 | Low | - | 1965 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Greene No.2 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | - | 1968 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dolezal Number 1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | - | 1963 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Chris Mehloff | South Dakota | Corson | 26 | Low | - | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Stephen Mission | South Dakota | Hyde | 26 | Low | - | 1943 | Water Supply |
| Gale Grazing Assn No. 1 | South Dakota | Campbell | 26 | Low | - | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Mollman Dam | South Dakota | Perkins | 26 | Low | - | 2002 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Parks Duck Dam | South Dakota | Harding | 26 | Low | - | 1948 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 261 | South Dakota | Haakon | 26 | Low | - | 1957 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Thorstensen 1 | South Dakota | Dewey | 26 | Low | - | 1968 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Abernathy Dam | South Dakota | Buffalo | 26 | Low | - | 1951 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Jim Schuyler 3 | South Dakota | Tripp | 26 | Low | - | 1964 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Mandernach & Carlson | South Dakota | Ziebach | 26 | Low | - | 1947 | 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 ... |
| England Bros. Number 1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | - | 1964 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 205 | South Dakota | Haakon | 26 | Significant | - | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Wolf Dam | South Dakota | Lake | 26 | Low | - | 2009 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Krogman No.5 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | - | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| County Line Dam | South Dakota | Custer | 26 | Low | - | 1945 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Jay A. Lake No.5 | South Dakota | Potter | 26 | Low | - | 1955 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sletto #1 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | - | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Hunt #1 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | - | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dejong Bros 10 | South Dakota | Lyman | 26 | Low | - | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Valburg #1 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | - | 1976 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Perault Number 2 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | - | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Kriz Dam | South Dakota | Roberts | 26 | Low | - | 1985 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Bachelor No. 1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | - | 1971 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Iwan O.M. Number 1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | - | 1970 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Iverson Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | - | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Ambur No.1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | - | 1968 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Carr No.1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | - | 1963 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dejong Bros 9 | South Dakota | Lyman | 26 | Low | - | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Ottumwa Dam | South Dakota | Haakon | 26 | Significant | - | 1938 | Recreation |
| Tribe No.7 | South Dakota | Ziebach | 26 | Low | - | 1960 | Water Supply |
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.