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950 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 950 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
Carlson-Tande Dam North Dakota Griggs 29 Low Not Rated 1967 Recreation
Sather Dam North Dakota McKenzie 29 Significant Not Rated 1964 Recreation
Nieuwsma Dam North Dakota Emmons 29 Significant Not Rated 1935 Recreation
Redlin Dam North Dakota Stutsman 29 Low Not Rated 1967 Recreation
Rice Dam; Rick North Dakota Dunn 29 Low Not Rated 2006 Irrigation
Dakota Adventist Academy North Dakota Burleigh 28 Low Not Rated 1981 Irrigation
Burns-Wretling Dam North Dakota Oliver 28 Low Not Rated 1963 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sanish Bay Wpa 1 North Dakota Mountrail 28 Low Not Rated 1995 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Swan Buffalo Detention Dam 12 North Dakota Cass 28 Significant Not Rated 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Spirit Lake Jetty 2 North Dakota Benson 28 High Satisfactory 1997 Flood Risk Reduction
Garrison Dam - Williston Levee North Dakota Williams 28 High Not Available 1953 Flood Risk Reduction
Schlenker Dam North Dakota McIntosh 28 Low Not Rated 1939 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Johnson Dam; Mervin North Dakota McKenzie 28 Low Not Rated 1972 Recreation
Stone Man Dam North Dakota Sioux 28 Low Not Rated 1935 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Fogderud & Haugen Dam North Dakota Barnes 28 Undetermined Not Rated 1978 Recreation
Willow Cr-Park R Detdam#1 North Dakota Pembina 28 Significant Not Rated 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Odland Dam North Dakota Golden Valley 28 Low Not Rated 1936 Recreation
Morrison Dam North Dakota Pembina 28 Low Not Rated 1956 Flood Risk Reduction
Egeland Dam; Craig North Dakota Bowman 28 Low Not Rated 2005 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sediment Pond P-W32-02 North Dakota Mercer 28 Low Not Rated 2006 Other
Spirit Lake St. Michael 3 North Dakota Benson 27 High Satisfactory 1987 Flood Risk Reduction
Burlington Dam 1 North Dakota Ward 27 Low Not Rated 1935 Irrigation
Nelson Lake Auxilary North Dakota Oliver 27 Low Not Rated 1980 Other
30th Street Detention Basin North Dakota Ward 27 Significant Not Rated — Flood Risk Reduction
Kuntz Dam; James L 2 North Dakota Kidder 27 Low Not Rated 1974 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Jasper Dam; Del North Dakota Kidder 27 Low Not Rated 1992 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Steiner Dam North Dakota Hettinger 27 Low Not Rated 1967 Recreation
English Coulee Dam North Dakota Grand Forks 27 High Satisfactory 1990 Flood Risk Reduction
Krapp Brothers Dam North Dakota Stutsman 27 Low Not Rated 1968 Recreation
Sykeston Dam North Dakota Wells 27 Low Not Rated 1908 Water Supply
Balta Dam North Dakota Pierce 26 Low Not Rated 1937 Recreation
Welk Dam North Dakota Emmons 26 Low Not Rated 1938 Recreation
Dazey Dam North Dakota Barnes 26 Low Not Rated 1935 Recreation
Mosbrucker Dam; Anton North Dakota Oliver 26 Low Not Rated 1967 Recreation
Hunter Dam North Dakota Cass 26 High Fair 1960 Water Supply
Hushka Dam; Niles North Dakota Morton 26 Undetermined Not Rated 2015 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Syvrud Dam; M G North Dakota Morton 26 Low Not Rated 1965 Recreation
Nelson-Landers Dam North Dakota Ward 26 Low Not Rated 1967 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Bice Pond; Wylie #2 North Dakota Dunn 26 Low Not Rated — Water Supply
Spirit Lake Bia 4 South North Dakota Benson 26 High Satisfactory 1987 Flood Risk Reduction
Nesheim Dam North Dakota Ward 26 Low Not Rated 1935 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hansen Dam North Dakota Barnes 26 Low Not Rated 1935 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Chinn Dam; Roger North Dakota McKenzie 26 Low Not Rated 1978 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Chalupnik Dam; Albert North Dakota Dunn 26 Low Not Rated 1966 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Palunak Dam; William North Dakota Billings 26 Low Not Rated 1973 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Blumhart Dam North Dakota McIntosh 26 Low Not Rated — Recreation
Scophammer Dam 1 North Dakota Renville 26 Low Not Rated 1936 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Bni Coal Pd 02-01 North Dakota Oliver 26 Low Not Rated 1988 Other
Blumer Dam 3 North Dakota Barnes 26 Low Not Rated 1981 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Eberly Dam; Joseph North Dakota Emmons 26 Low Not Rated 1974 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.