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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Gesinger No.1 | South Dakota | Dewey | 20 | Low | — | 1940 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Parsons Dam | South Dakota | Haakon | 20 | Low | — | 1974 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Limpert Dam | South Dakota | Harding | 20 | Low | — | 2003 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Krogman Dam | South Dakota | Mellette | 20 | Low | — | 2000 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Pere Pearson 1 | South Dakota | Haakon | 20 | Low | — | 1955 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Joe Schomer 2 | South Dakota | Stanley | 20 | Low | — | 1964 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Henry Dam | South Dakota | Fall River | 20 | Low | — | 1951 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| South Whitewater 251 (Nid) | South Dakota | Pennington | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1936 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Pearl Ross | South Dakota | Perkins | 20 | Low | — | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Silbernagel Dam | South Dakota | Meade | 20 | Low | — | 2000 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Grady Wilson Jr. | South Dakota | Perkins | 20 | Low | — | 1951 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Tadpole | South Dakota | Harding | 20 | Low | — | 1952 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 276 | South Dakota | Haakon | 20 | Low | — | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| B. Butler No.1 | South Dakota | Ziebach | 20 | Low | — | 1946 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Tower Dam | South Dakota | Todd | 20 | Low | — | 1934 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| R.A. Gebracht | South Dakota | Perkins | 20 | Low | — | 1951 | Water Supply |
| D. Booth No.2 | South Dakota | Dewey | 20 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Jerde Dam | South Dakota | Harding | 20 | Low | — | 2005 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Schaur Dam | South Dakota | Harding | 20 | Low | — | 1949 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Ferguson #1 | South Dakota | Haakon | 20 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 88 | South Dakota | Haakon | 20 | Low | — | 1965 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Frosh (Nid) | South Dakota | Fall River | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1937 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 183 | South Dakota | Jackson | 20 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Whisler Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 20 | Low | — | 1953 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Lake Pelican Flood Control Dam | South Dakota | Codington | 20 | Low | — | 2003 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Wall Dam | South Dakota | Ziebach | 20 | Low | — | 1946 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Tacoma Park | South Dakota | Brown | 20 | Low | — | 1935 | Recreation |
| Sd Noname 129 | South Dakota | Haakon | 20 | Low | — | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 258 | South Dakota | Haakon | 20 | Low | — | 1943 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sargent Dam | South Dakota | Ziebach | 20 | Low | — | 1937 | Water Supply |
| M. Schatz No.1 | South Dakota | Ziebach | 20 | Low | — | 1938 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Smith Dam | South Dakota | Lyman | 20 | Low | — | 1960 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Vig Dt Dam | South Dakota | Meade | 20 | Low | — | 1973 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| C Little Wounded | South Dakota | Ziebach | 20 | Low | — | 1949 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Cressy Number 3 | South Dakota | Jones | 20 | Low | — | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Browns Valley Diversion Dam | South Dakota | Roberts | 20 | Significant | — | 2010 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| John Saucerman Number 1 | South Dakota | Stanley | 20 | Low | — | 1948 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 193 | South Dakota | Haakon | 20 | Low | — | 1957 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Mcilravy Dam | South Dakota | Haakon | 20 | Low | — | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 211 | South Dakota | Haakon | 20 | Significant | — | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Richland (Nid) | South Dakota | Jones | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1938 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 135 | South Dakota | Jackson | 20 | Low | — | 1940 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Road Draw Dam | South Dakota | Harding | 20 | Low | Not Rated | — | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dudley Dam | South Dakota | Spink | 20 | Low | — | 1934 | Recreation |
| Standing Rock Tribe | South Dakota | Corson | 20 | Low | — | 1940 | Water Supply |
| Pigors Dam | South Dakota | Brown | 20 | Low | — | 1937 | Recreation |
| Wolff Lake | South Dakota | McPherson | 20 | Low | — | 1938 | Water Supply |
| Sd Noname 274 | South Dakota | Haakon | 20 | Low | — | 1936 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| M. Smith | South Dakota | Hyde | 20 | Low | — | 1953 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Latham Dam | South Dakota | Harding | 20 | Low | — | 2017 | 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.