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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Ritter No.2 | South Dakota | Campbell | 26 | Low | — | 1965 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Knox Number 2 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Ecklund No. 2 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | — | 1964 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Novey No. 2 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | — | 1961 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dykstra Number 2 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Camp Creek Dam | South Dakota | Fall River | 26 | Low | — | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Olson Ranches INC. #12 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| England Bros. Number 1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | — | 1964 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Jean Simon No.1 | South Dakota | Dewey | 26 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Golden Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1957 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dolezal No.4 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | — | 1969 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Rada Roy No.1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | — | 1968 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Bleha Dam | South Dakota | Buffalo | 26 | Low | — | 1972 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Rankin Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1963 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Iwan O.M. Number 1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | — | 1970 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Henry Wilson | South Dakota | Stanley | 26 | Low | — | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Rahn Number 3 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Steve Perry Dam | South Dakota | Lyman | 26 | Low | — | 1997 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Piggs No.1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | — | 1969 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Bucholz No.2 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | — | 1973 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 257 | South Dakota | Haakon | 26 | Low | — | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Stephen Mission | South Dakota | Hyde | 26 | Low | — | 1943 | Water Supply |
| Wasserburger Pond | South Dakota | Fall River | 26 | Low | — | 1945 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Harwood | South Dakota | Meade | 26 | Low | — | 1956 | 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 ... |
| Iversen Number 3 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1957 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Hurst Number 2 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1955 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Mollman Dam | South Dakota | Perkins | 26 | Low | — | 2002 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Ambur No.1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | — | 1968 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Eastern Grazing Assn No. 5 | South Dakota | Campbell | 26 | Low | — | 1965 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Tribe No.7 | South Dakota | Ziebach | 26 | Low | — | 1960 | Water Supply |
| Astleford No.2 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | — | 1966 | 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 ... |
| Gale Grazing Assn No. 1 | South Dakota | Campbell | 26 | Low | — | 1956 | 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 ... |
| Alfred Hutchinson | South Dakota | Lyman | 26 | Low | — | 1961 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Farmingdale (Nid) | South Dakota | Pennington | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1936 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Strain Ranch No. 3 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | — | 1966 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| White River Grazing Assoc. No.1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | — | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Olson Ranch INC. #6 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Clausen Dam | South Dakota | Dewey | 26 | Low | — | 2002 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Ottumwa Dam | South Dakota | Haakon | 26 | Significant | — | 1938 | Recreation |
| Krogman No.5 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | — | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Bonita Springs Lake | South Dakota | Meade | 26 | Low | — | 1935 | Recreation |
| Dejong Bros 10 | South Dakota | Lyman | 26 | Low | — | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dejong Bros 4 | South Dakota | Tripp | 26 | Low | — | 1961 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Olson Ranches INC. #9 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1956 | 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.