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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abernathy Dam | South Dakota | Buffalo | 26 | Low | — | 1951 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| County Line Dam | South Dakota | Custer | 26 | Low | — | 1945 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Leteililer No. 1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | — | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Gale Grazing Assn No. 1 | South Dakota | Campbell | 26 | Low | — | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Krogman No. 2 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | — | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Eastern Grazing Assn No. 5 | South Dakota | Campbell | 26 | Low | — | 1965 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| M.A. Curtis | South Dakota | Dewey | 26 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Mollman Dam | South Dakota | Perkins | 26 | Low | — | 2002 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| England Bros. Number 1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | — | 1964 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Olson No. 1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | — | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Tornow No. 2 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1976 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Camp Creek Dam | South Dakota | Fall River | 26 | Low | — | 1959 | 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 ... |
| Sd Noname 164 | South Dakota | Jackson | 26 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| J. Chlecq Dam | South Dakota | Fall River | 26 | Low | — | 1955 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Ralph Ritter No.2 | South Dakota | Campbell | 26 | Low | — | 1965 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Kriz Dam | South Dakota | Roberts | 26 | Low | — | 1985 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Iverson #1 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1953 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| M. Matthews | South Dakota | Ziebach | 26 | Low | — | 1941 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dejong Bros 10 | South Dakota | Lyman | 26 | Low | — | 1962 | 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 ... |
| Jim Schuyler 3 | South Dakota | Tripp | 26 | Low | — | 1964 | 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 ... |
| Hix #2 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Olson Number 3 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Alvin Horman | South Dakota | Stanley | 26 | Low | — | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Wooledge Dam | South Dakota | Buffalo | 26 | Significant | — | 1947 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Jay A. Lake No.2 | South Dakota | Potter | 26 | Low | — | 1948 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Olson Ranches INC. #14 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1979 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Krogman No.5 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | — | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Fiddle Creek (Nid) | South Dakota | Fall River | 26 | Significant | Not Rated | 1936 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dolezal No.4 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | — | 1969 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Bonita Springs Lake | South Dakota | Meade | 26 | Low | — | 1935 | Recreation |
| Reynolds Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Rankin Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1963 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Huston Number | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1957 | 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 ... |
| Houck Dam | South Dakota | Walworth | 26 | Low | — | 1980 | Grade Stabilization |
| Ambur No.1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | — | 1968 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 261 | South Dakota | Haakon | 26 | Low | — | 1957 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dimond Wendell No. 1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | — | 1967 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| G. Renner | South Dakota | Campbell | 26 | Low | — | 1952 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Golden Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1957 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dejong Bros 9 | South Dakota | Lyman | 26 | Low | — | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Novey Joe Number 1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 26 | Low | — | 1963 | 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.