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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highway 44 | South Dakota | Mellette | 50 | Significant | - | 1973 | Other |
| Bh Rc&D Grade Structure Bh Ca-305.3-La | South Dakota | Lawrence | 50 | Low | - | 1976 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Berry Dam | South Dakota | Mellette | 50 | Significant | - | 1985 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Herman #7 | South Dakota | Jones | 49 | Low | - | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Willow Creek | South Dakota | Brown | 49 | High | Fair | 1934 | Water Supply |
| Kaiser Dam | South Dakota | Tripp | 48 | Low | - | 2014 | Irrigation |
| Ghost Hawk | South Dakota | Todd | 47 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1975 | Recreation |
| James Diversion Dam | South Dakota | Beadle | 47 | Low | Not Available | 1964 | Recreation |
| Lakota | South Dakota | Custer | 47 | High | Not Rated | 1962 | Recreation |
| Lakota Dam | South Dakota | Lincoln | 46 | Low | - | 1967 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Hurley | South Dakota | Potter | 46 | Significant | - | 1933 | Recreation |
| Prince Irrigation Dam #2 | South Dakota | Stanley | 46 | Significant | - | 1976 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Henry | South Dakota | Bon Homme | 45 | Significant | - | 1938 | Recreation |
| Anderson #1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 45 | Low | - | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Raish Dam | South Dakota | Brule | 45 | Low | - | 1949 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Schillingstad-Scholzen | South Dakota | Walworth | 45 | Low | - | 1965 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Ponca | South Dakota | Gregory | 45 | High | Satisfactory | 1935 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Randall Rc&D Ca-167.3-Bh | South Dakota | Bon Homme | 45 | Low | - | 1975 | Grade Stabilization |
| Sturgis #5 | South Dakota | Meade | 44 | Significant | - | 1959 | Water Supply |
| J.B. Love | South Dakota | Corson | 44 | Low | - | 1964 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Mud Creek Dt Dam M-1 | South Dakota | Grant | 44 | Low | - | 1972 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Boy Scouts of America | South Dakota | Pennington | 44 | Low | - | 1975 | Recreation |
| Eide No.3 | South Dakota | Gregory | 43 | Low | - | 1975 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Fourth Street Dam | South Dakota | Hughes | 43 | High | Fair | 1993 | Recreation |
| Smith Dam | South Dakota | Lyman | 43 | Low | - | 2006 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Curlew | South Dakota | Meade | 43 | Low | - | 1956 | Recreation |
| Louis Bonhorst Number 5 | South Dakota | Stanley | 42 | Low | - | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sonnenschein Number 2 | South Dakota | Stanley | 42 | Significant | - | 1963 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| G. French Homestead | South Dakota | Dewey | 42 | Low | - | 1948 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Little Moreau #2 | South Dakota | Dewey | 42 | Low | - | 1960 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Plum Creek Grazing Assn | South Dakota | Stanley | 42 | Low | - | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| City of Murdo Number #1 | South Dakota | Jones | 42 | Significant | - | 1938 | Water Supply |
| Pattee Creek No. 2 | South Dakota | Lincoln | 42 | Low | - | 1969 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Novatny Brothers No.1 | South Dakota | Tripp | 42 | Low | - | 1975 | Irrigation |
| Red Dale Gulch | South Dakota | Pennington | 42 | High | Fair | 1959 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Herman #15 | South Dakota | Jones | 41 | Low | - | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Baker Number 3 | South Dakota | Jones | 41 | Low | - | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Beaulieu | South Dakota | Tripp | 41 | High | Fair | 1947 | Recreation |
| He Dog | South Dakota | Todd | 41 | High | Satisfactory | 1936 | Irrigation |
| East Vermillion | South Dakota | McCook | 41 | Low | - | 1958 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Iron Cr Lake | South Dakota | Lawrence | 41 | High | Not Rated | 1937 | Recreation |
| Bismark Lake | South Dakota | Custer | 40 | High | Not Rated | 1937 | Recreation |
| Oahe Dam - Spring Creek Dam | South Dakota | Campbell | 40 | Low | Not Available | 1961 | Other |
| Wild Rice Creek No. 2 | South Dakota | Marshall | 40 | Low | - | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Richtor | South Dakota | Mellette | 40 | Low | - | 1938 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Oscar Micheaux Dam | South Dakota | Gregory | 40 | Low | - | 1974 | Irrigation |
| Werdel West Dam | South Dakota | Hand | 40 | Low | - | 2008 | Irrigation |
| Lesmeister Dam | South Dakota | Corson | 40 | Low | - | - | Irrigation |
| Perry Dam | South Dakota | Mellette | 40 | Low | - | 1994 | Irrigation |
| Nelson Dam | South Dakota | Charles Mix | 40 | Low | - | 1980 | Irrigation |
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.