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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brule Creek No. 15 | South Dakota | Union | 22 | Low | — | 1971 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dewberry Dam | South Dakota | Dewey | 22 | Low | — | 1937 | Recreation |
| Penrhos Farms #2 | South Dakota | Marshall | 22 | Low | — | 1976 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Tekakwitha | South Dakota | Roberts | 22 | Low | — | 1964 | Recreation |
| Sully Dam | South Dakota | Sully | 22 | Low | — | 1938 | Water Supply |
| Kjerstad No.1 | South Dakota | Pennington | 22 | High | Fair | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 35 | South Dakota | Haakon | 22 | Low | — | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| K. Dorsey No.1 | South Dakota | Ziebach | 22 | Low | — | 1966 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Howie Dam | South Dakota | Meade | 22 | High | Fair | 1949 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Jensen No.10 | South Dakota | Mellette | 22 | Low | — | 1955 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Ortman Dam | South Dakota | McCook | 22 | Low | — | 2001 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| D. Booth No.3 | South Dakota | Dewey | 22 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| 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 ... |
| Sd Noname 157 | South Dakota | Jackson | 22 | Low | — | 1935 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 163 | South Dakota | Jackson | 22 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Rock Cowan No.3 | South Dakota | Dewey | 22 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Niemi No.2 | South Dakota | Harding | 22 | Low | — | 1957 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Besler Dam No. 4 | South Dakota | Perkins | 22 | Low | — | 2000 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Sd Noname 161 | South Dakota | Jackson | 22 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| O. Drageset No.2 | South Dakota | Ziebach | 22 | Low | — | 1953 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Gary Larson Dam | South Dakota | Perkins | 22 | Low | — | 1951 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| John Catron No.1 | South Dakota | Harding | 22 | Low | — | 1961 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| C. Peterson No.3 | South Dakota | Dewey | 22 | Low | — | 1940 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Herbert Stoick | South Dakota | Corson | 22 | Significant | — | 1910 | Recreation |
| Pasture 9 Dam | South Dakota | Perkins | 22 | Low | — | 1995 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Lathum Dam | South Dakota | Faulk | 22 | Significant | — | 1939 | Recreation |
| Sd Noname 191 | South Dakota | Jackson | 22 | Significant | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 254 | South Dakota | Haakon | 22 | Low | — | 1955 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Lower Booth | South Dakota | Jones | 22 | Low | — | 2024 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Wm T Malloy | South Dakota | Perkins | 22 | Low | — | 1953 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Gilbert No.2 | South Dakota | Harding | 22 | Low | — | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Zeke Allart Dam | South Dakota | Perkins | 22 | Significant | — | 1957 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Phillips Dam | South Dakota | Meade | 22 | Low | — | 2000 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Opal Dam | South Dakota | Meade | 22 | High | Fair | 1937 | Recreation |
| Trout Dam | South Dakota | Fall River | 22 | Low | — | 1920 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| David Jones | South Dakota | Campbell | 22 | Low | — | 1949 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Thompson Ranch Dam | South Dakota | Fall River | 22 | Low | — | 2003 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Hendricks Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 22 | Low | — | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 56 | South Dakota | Haakon | 22 | Low | — | 1953 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Oscar Rische | South Dakota | Corson | 22 | Low | — | 1970 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| R. Bierman No.2 | South Dakota | Ziebach | 22 | Low | — | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 3 | South Dakota | Buffalo | 22 | Low | — | 1946 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Silver Creek No. 5 | South Dakota | Minnehaha | 22 | Low | — | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| W. Holmes No.2 | South Dakota | Ziebach | 22 | Low | — | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Grimes (Nid) (Aka Weta) | South Dakota | Jackson | 21 | Low | Not Rated | 1938 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Daly-Z | South Dakota | Haakon | 21 | Significant | — | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Louie Englehardt | South Dakota | Perkins | 21 | Low | — | 1955 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Herron Dam | South Dakota | Ziebach | 21 | Low | — | 1939 | 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.