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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
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.