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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England Bros. Number 1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | - | 1964 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 164 | South Dakota | Jackson | 26 | Low | - | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Wulff Dam | South Dakota | Buffalo | 26 | Low | - | 1952 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| 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 ... |
| Dolezal No.4 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | - | 1969 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Gary Ham Dam | South Dakota | Butte | 26 | Low | - | 2002 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Wolf Dam | South Dakota | Lake | 26 | Low | - | 2009 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dejong Bros 4 | South Dakota | Tripp | 26 | Low | - | 1961 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Eugene Welder | South Dakota | Perkins | 26 | Low | - | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Osborne #1 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | - | 1961 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Archie Millard #2 | South Dakota | Lyman | 26 | Low | - | 1968 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Jim Schuyler 3 | South Dakota | Tripp | 26 | Low | - | 1964 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Jim'S Creek Dam | South Dakota | Harding | 26 | Low | - | 2003 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Hazel Miller No.1 | South Dakota | Dewey | 26 | Low | - | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Olson Ranches INC. #14 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | - | 1979 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 261 | South Dakota | Haakon | 26 | Low | - | 1957 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Krogman No. 2 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | - | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Kriz Dam | South Dakota | Roberts | 26 | Low | - | 1985 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Wooledge Dam | South Dakota | Buffalo | 26 | Significant | - | 1947 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sonnenschein Number 1 | South Dakota | Stanley | 26 | Low | - | 1963 | 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 ... |
| Sletto #1 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | - | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Hunt #1 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | - | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Farmingdale (Nid) | South Dakota | Pennington | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1936 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Bachelor No. 1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | - | 1971 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Rada Roy No.1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | - | 1968 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Rae Number 3 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | - | 1958 | Water Supply |
| 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 ... |
| Houck Dam | South Dakota | Walworth | 26 | Low | - | 1980 | Grade Stabilization |
| Silver Creek No. 4 | South Dakota | Minnehaha | 26 | Low | - | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Tribe No.7 | South Dakota | Ziebach | 26 | Low | - | 1960 | Water Supply |
| Iversen Number 3 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | - | 1957 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Perch Lake Dam | South Dakota | McPherson | 26 | Low | Poor | 1977 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Gibbons No. 3 | South Dakota | Brookings | 26 | Low | - | 2000 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Golden Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | - | 1957 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Petersen Hans No.1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | - | 1972 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Bork Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | - | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Brost Number 8 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | - | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Huston Number | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | - | 1957 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Hurst Number 2 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | - | 1955 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Quade Dam | South Dakota | Roberts | 26 | Low | - | 2009 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Tornow No. 2 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | - | 1976 | 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.