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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.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
C. Jordan South Dakota Meade 22 Low - 1948 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Pasture 9 Dam South Dakota Perkins 22 Low - 1995 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Harold Severson South Dakota Pennington 22 Low - 1936 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Ivan Mills South Dakota Perkins 22 Low - 1952 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Pace Dam South Dakota Pennington 22 Low - 2002 Fish and Wildlife Pond
D. Gifford No.1 South Dakota Meade 22 Low - 1964 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
C.J. Larson No.1 South Dakota Dewey 22 Low - 1945 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Louder Number 3 South Dakota Jones 22 Low - 1957 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Floyd Hall South Dakota Perkins 22 Low - 1957 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Anderson No.1 South Dakota Mellette 22 Low - 1966 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Opal Dam South Dakota Meade 22 High Fair 1937 Recreation
Koskan South Dakota Mellette 22 Low - 1956 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Egland Dam South Dakota Harding 22 Low - 1953 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sd Noname 152 South Dakota Jackson 22 Low - 1940 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sd Noname 185 South Dakota Jackson 22 Significant - 1950 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sd Noname 145 South Dakota Jackson 22 Low - 1940 Recreation
Bob Stoeser Dam South Dakota Stanley 22 Low - 1996 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
H. Chamberlin South Dakota Dewey 22 Low - 1966 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Jack Bastain South Dakota Perkins 22 Low - 1955 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Monument South Dakota Jones 22 Low Not Rated 1938 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
M. Mraz South Dakota Ziebach 22 Low - 1956 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lower Booth South Dakota Jones 22 Low - 2024 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Robert Calkinsor South Dakota Stanley 22 Low - 1966 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Howie Dam South Dakota Meade 22 High Fair 1949 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Christensen Dam South Dakota Lincoln 22 Low - 1987 Recreation
Thompson Ranch Dam South Dakota Fall River 22 Low - 2003 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Clavel No.3 South Dakota Ziebach 22 Low - 1956 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Gothiermink INC. #2 South Dakota Jones 22 Low - 1965 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Okaton Dam South Dakota Jones 22 Low - 1930 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Kjerstad No.1 South Dakota Pennington 22 High Fair 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
New Underwood South Dakota Pennington 22 Low - 1946 Recreation
Standing Rock Tribe South Dakota Corson 22 Significant - 1934 Recreation
Ogren Dam No. 2 South Dakota Marshall 22 Low - 2009 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Tekakwitha South Dakota Roberts 22 Low - 1964 Recreation
Besler Dam No. 5 South Dakota Perkins 22 Low - 2001 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Sd Noname 163 South Dakota Jackson 22 Low - 1950 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Phillips Dam South Dakota Meade 22 Low - 2000 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sully Dam South Dakota Sully 22 Low - 1938 Water Supply
Sd Noname 157 South Dakota Jackson 22 Low - 1935 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Randall Rc&D Ca-191-Bh South Dakota Bon Homme 22 Low - 1983 Grade Stabilization
Penrhos Farms #2 South Dakota Marshall 22 Low - 1976 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Jensen No.10 South Dakota Mellette 22 Low - 1955 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hemmingson Irr. Dam South Dakota Haakon 22 Low - 1977 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
W. Holmes No.2 South Dakota Ziebach 22 Low - 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hendricks Number 1 South Dakota Jones 22 Low - 1958 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
David Jones South Dakota Campbell 22 Low - 1949 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sd Noname 191 South Dakota Jackson 22 Significant - 1950 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sd Noname 56 South Dakota Haakon 22 Low - 1953 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
R. Bierman No.2 South Dakota Ziebach 22 Low - 1958 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sd Noname 182 South Dakota Jackson 22 Low - 1950 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.