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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sd Noname 247 | South Dakota | Haakon | 20 | Low | — | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Wolff Lake | South Dakota | McPherson | 20 | Low | — | 1938 | Water Supply |
| Doolittle Dam | South Dakota | Stanley | 20 | Low | — | 2018 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 38 | South Dakota | Haakon | 20 | Low | — | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Paulsen | South Dakota | Todd | 19 | Low | Not Rated | 1930 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| G. Flier | South Dakota | Custer | 19 | Low | — | 1958 | Irrigation |
| Elmer Olsen | South Dakota | Pennington | 19 | Low | — | 1940 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Talley Dam | South Dakota | Perkins | 19 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 37 | South Dakota | Haakon | 19 | Low | — | 1957 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Lundren 2 | South Dakota | Meade | 19 | Low | — | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Jordan Mundil | South Dakota | Meade | 19 | Low | — | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Hanson Dam | South Dakota | Harding | 19 | Low | — | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Leland Edwards | South Dakota | Perkins | 19 | Low | — | 1951 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Cother Clanton | South Dakota | Harding | 19 | Low | — | 1940 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Rebuild No.1 | South Dakota | Harding | 19 | Low | — | 1948 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Ervin Wolff | South Dakota | Perkins | 19 | Low | — | 1972 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 245 | South Dakota | Haakon | 19 | Low | — | 1968 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Delzer No. 1 | South Dakota | Butte | 19 | Low | — | 1974 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Carmichael | South Dakota | Ziebach | 19 | Low | — | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Smith Ranch Dam | South Dakota | Haakon | 19 | Significant | — | 1953 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Frank Gebracht | South Dakota | Perkins | 19 | Low | — | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| John Penor | South Dakota | Perkins | 19 | Low | — | 1952 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Barta Crooked Dam | South Dakota | Custer | 19 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Floyd Strong | South Dakota | Meade | 19 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Lamm Dam | South Dakota | Haakon | 19 | Low | — | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Harold Millett Pond No.2 | South Dakota | Harding | 19 | Low | — | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 159 | South Dakota | Jackson | 19 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Crooked | South Dakota | Harding | 19 | Low | — | 1948 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Mayer Dam | South Dakota | Buffalo | 19 | Low | — | 2011 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Sd Noname 156 | South Dakota | Jackson | 19 | Low | — | 1940 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dell Oliver | South Dakota | Perkins | 19 | Low | — | 1951 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Hafner Duck Lake | South Dakota | Harding | 19 | Low | — | 1957 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Strain Eugene No. 1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 19 | Low | — | 1972 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| M. Oehlerking | South Dakota | Hyde | 19 | Low | — | 1935 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| H. Harrison | South Dakota | Dewey | 19 | Low | — | 1952 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Havemeier | South Dakota | Lyman | 19 | Low | — | 2014 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| J. Reichert | South Dakota | Dewey | 19 | Low | — | 1963 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Bruch Bros. No.2 | South Dakota | Meade | 19 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| S. Tidball | South Dakota | Dewey | 19 | Low | — | 1948 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Deuchar Dam | South Dakota | Haakon | 19 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 107 | South Dakota | Haakon | 19 | Low | — | 1949 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Lee Crowser Dam No.1 | South Dakota | Meade | 19 | Low | — | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Stephan Mission | South Dakota | Hyde | 19 | Low | — | 1937 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 131 | South Dakota | Harding | 19 | Low | — | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Bert Thompson No.1 | South Dakota | Fall River | 19 | Low | — | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dehaan Livestock Dam | South Dakota | Charles Mix | 19 | Low | — | 1976 | Irrigation |
| T.W. Lyman | South Dakota | Corson | 19 | Significant | — | 1940 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Feller Dam | South Dakota | Hughes | 19 | Low | — | 1998 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Molstad Lake | South Dakota | Walworth | 19 | Low | — | 1940 | Recreation |
| Sd Noname 263 | South Dakota | Haakon | 19 | Low | — | 1964 | 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.