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 ... |
| Etzkorn | South Dakota | Hughes | 26 | Low | - | 1957 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Valburg #1 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | - | 1976 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dolezal Number 1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | - | 1963 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Reynolds Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | - | 1960 | 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 ... |
| Wasserburger Pond | South Dakota | Fall River | 26 | Low | - | 1945 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Petersen No. 1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | - | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Ottumwa Dam | South Dakota | Haakon | 26 | Significant | - | 1938 | Recreation |
| M. Matthews | South Dakota | Ziebach | 26 | Low | - | 1941 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Carlson | South Dakota | Faulk | 26 | Low | - | 2009 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Chief Dam | South Dakota | Oglala Lakota | 26 | Low | - | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Hix #2 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | - | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Tornow No. 2 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | - | 1976 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| White River Grazing Assoc. No.1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | - | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Se Sw Sec.31-T1n-R26e | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | - | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Camp Creek Dam | South Dakota | Fall River | 26 | Low | - | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Adrian #2 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | - | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Eugene Welder | South Dakota | Perkins | 26 | Low | - | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Olson Ranches No. 5 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | - | 1979 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Osborne #1 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | - | 1961 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Rock Cowan No. 1 | South Dakota | Dewey | 26 | Low | - | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Krogman No. 2 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | - | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| 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 ... |
| Carl Kannolt Dam | South Dakota | Fall River | 26 | Low | - | 1960 | 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 ... |
| Bachelor No. 1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | - | 1971 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Ahrenstorff Dam | South Dakota | Buffalo | 26 | Low | - | 1952 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Charles Heller | South Dakota | Tripp | 26 | Low | - | 1964 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Knox Number 2 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | - | 1954 | 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 ... |
| Dimond Wendell No. 1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | - | 1967 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Tribe No.7 | South Dakota | Ziebach | 26 | Low | - | 1960 | Water Supply |
| Farmingdale (Nid) | South Dakota | Pennington | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1936 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 2 | South Dakota | Buffalo | 26 | Low | - | 1946 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Gifford No.1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | - | 1940 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Merrill Karlen #2 | South Dakota | Lyman | 26 | Low | - | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dykstra Number 3 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | - | 1952 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Olson Ranches INC. #12 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | - | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Bork Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | - | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Herman Number 17 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | - | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Vesely No.2 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | - | 1966 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Jim'S Creek Dam | South Dakota | Harding | 26 | Low | - | 2003 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
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.