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 ... |
| Camp Creek Dam | South Dakota | Fall River | 26 | Low | — | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Brost Number 8 | South Dakota | Jones | 26 | Low | — | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dejong Bros 10 | South Dakota | Lyman | 26 | Low | — | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Lookout | South Dakota | Lyman | 25 | Low | — | 1938 | Water Supply |
| Will Dam | South Dakota | Brule | 25 | Low | — | 1946 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Lermeny Dam | South Dakota | Harding | 25 | Low | — | 1903 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| V. Garrett | South Dakota | Sully | 25 | Low | — | 1947 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Rankin Number 2 | South Dakota | Jones | 25 | Low | — | 1963 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Louder Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 25 | Low | — | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Jacquot Dam | South Dakota | Bennett | 25 | Significant | — | 1960 | Irrigation |
| Allen Tucker No.1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 25 | Low | — | 1967 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Saville Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 25 | Low | — | 1953 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Noldner Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 25 | Low | — | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Hofer Dam | South Dakota | Hutchinson | 25 | Low | — | 1972 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Huber #1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 25 | Low | — | 1955 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Labolt Lake | South Dakota | Grant | 25 | Low | — | 1935 | Recreation |
| Mt. View Ranch Dam | South Dakota | Meade | 25 | Low | — | 1965 | Irrigation |
| Earl Pullins | South Dakota | Perkins | 25 | Low | — | 1952 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Herman #3 | South Dakota | Jones | 25 | Low | — | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Hutchinson No. 5 | South Dakota | Mellette | 25 | Low | — | 1972 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Karrels Dam | South Dakota | Jackson | 25 | Low | — | 1995 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Fho Ranch No.1 | South Dakota | Jones | 25 | Low | — | 1977 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dalhke Number 7 | South Dakota | Jones | 25 | Low | — | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| M. Fisher | South Dakota | Hand | 25 | Low | — | 1949 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Daum Bros. Number 4 | South Dakota | Jones | 25 | Low | — | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Shyne 1 | South Dakota | Pennington | 25 | Low | — | 1953 | Recreation |
| Anderson No.2 | South Dakota | Mellette | 25 | Low | — | 1966 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Louder Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 25 | Low | — | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Mcclellan Bros. | South Dakota | Ziebach | 25 | Low | — | 1939 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 275 | South Dakota | Haakon | 25 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| G&J Heck No.2 | South Dakota | Dewey | 25 | Low | — | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Iversen Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 25 | Low | — | 1953 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sly Number 1 | South Dakota | Charles Mix | 25 | Significant | — | 1961 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Jr Schmidt #1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 25 | Low | — | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Astleford No.3 | South Dakota | Mellette | 25 | Low | — | 1936 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Brost Number 8 | South Dakota | Jones | 25 | Low | — | 1964 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Burke | South Dakota | Gregory | 25 | Low | — | 1936 | Recreation |
| Brost Number 2 | South Dakota | Jones | 25 | Low | — | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Diamond Ring Ranch #6 | South Dakota | Haakon | 25 | Low | — | 1969 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dykstra Number 10 | South Dakota | Jones | 25 | Low | — | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Greene No. 1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 25 | Low | — | 1968 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Jack Freeman | South Dakota | Ziebach | 25 | Low | — | 1960 | Irrigation |
| Herman Moeller | South Dakota | Tripp | 25 | Low | — | 1961 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Calhoon Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 25 | Low | — | 1964 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dugan Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 25 | Low | — | 1953 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Midland Dam | South Dakota | Haakon | 25 | Low | — | 1940 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dejong Bros 11 | South Dakota | Lyman | 25 | Low | — | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Paul'S Irrigation Dam | South Dakota | Harding | 25 | Low | — | 1953 | Irrigation |
| Mike Welder | South Dakota | Dewey | 25 | Low | — | 1973 | 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.