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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Chlecq Dam | South Dakota | Fall River | 26 | Low | — | 1955 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Adrian #2 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | — | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Jim Schuyler 3 | South Dakota | Tripp | 26 | Low | — | 1964 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Krogman No. 2 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | — | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| White River Grazing Assoc. No.1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | — | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| M.A. Curtis | South Dakota | Dewey | 26 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sandy Number 2 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dykstra Number 2 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Olson Ranches INC. #14 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1979 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Olson No. 1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | — | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Hurst Number 2 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1955 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Harold Hedstron | South Dakota | Perkins | 26 | Low | — | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Krogman No.1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | — | 1963 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Iwan O.M. Number 1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | — | 1970 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 164 | South Dakota | Jackson | 26 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Novey Joe Number 1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | — | 1963 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Iverson #1 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1953 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Rock Cowan No. 1 | South Dakota | Dewey | 26 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| M. Matthews | South Dakota | Ziebach | 26 | Low | — | 1941 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Eastern Grazing Assn No. 5 | South Dakota | Campbell | 26 | Low | — | 1965 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 257 | South Dakota | Haakon | 26 | Low | — | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 232 | South Dakota | Harding | 26 | Low | — | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Hunt #1 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Chief Dam | South Dakota | Oglala Lakota | 26 | Low | — | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Gale Grazing Assn No. 1 | South Dakota | Campbell | 26 | Low | — | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Bachelor No. 1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | — | 1971 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Mandernach & Carlson | South Dakota | Ziebach | 26 | Low | — | 1947 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Herman Number 17 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Hix #2 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Mollman Dam | South Dakota | Perkins | 26 | Low | — | 2002 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Hazel Miller No.1 | South Dakota | Dewey | 26 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Alvin Horman | South Dakota | Stanley | 26 | Low | — | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Jay A. Lake No.2 | South Dakota | Potter | 26 | Low | — | 1948 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Krogman No.5 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | — | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Bonita Springs Lake | South Dakota | Meade | 26 | Low | — | 1935 | Recreation |
| Jim'S Creek Dam | South Dakota | Harding | 26 | Low | — | 2003 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Perault Number 2 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dykstra Number 5 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1964 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Wolf Dam | South Dakota | Lake | 26 | Low | — | 2009 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Rahn Number 3 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Chris Mehloff | South Dakota | Corson | 26 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Huston Number | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1957 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Rae Number 3 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1958 | Water Supply |
| Vesely No.2 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | — | 1966 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Carl Kannolt Dam | South Dakota | Fall River | 26 | Low | — | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Bork Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Archie Millard #2 | South Dakota | Lyman | 26 | Low | — | 1968 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Ambur No.1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | — | 1968 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Gibbons No. 4 | South Dakota | Brookings | 26 | Low | — | 2000 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Olson Ranch INC. #6 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1959 | 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.