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.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Tubbs Moss Agate Dam South Dakota Fall River 36 Low — 1947 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Nohrenberg No. 2 South Dakota Mellette 35 Low — 1957 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Blue Cloud Abbey Dam #1 South Dakota Grant 35 Low — 1951 Recreation
Randall Rc&D Ca-118.1-Bh South Dakota Bon Homme 35 Low — 1973 Grade Stabilization
Bronson #2 South Dakota Mellette 35 Low — 1967 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
White Clay South Dakota Oglala Lakota 35 High Unsatisfactory 1936 Recreation
Randall Rc&D Ca-1b-Bh South Dakota Bon Homme 35 Low — 1970 Grade Stabilization
Olsen Dam South Dakota Buffalo 35 Significant — 1952 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Benson Dam South Dakota Tripp 35 Low — 1977 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Merkwan Dam South Dakota Charles Mix 35 Low — 1981 Irrigation
Ammann Dam South Dakota Roberts 35 Low Not Rated 2008 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Amsden South Dakota Day 35 Low — 1937 Recreation
Neilsen #1 South Dakota Mellette 35 Low — 1968 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Christensen Dam South Dakota Lyman 35 Low — 1968 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Wild Rice Creek No. 5 South Dakota Marshall 35 Low — 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Louis Bonhorst Number 4 South Dakota Stanley 35 Low — 1961 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hight Number 2 South Dakota Jones 35 Low — 1955 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Louis Bonhorst Number 2 South Dakota Stanley 35 Low — 1958 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Flat Creek Dam South Dakota Perkins 35 Low — 1934 Recreation
K. Sutton South Dakota Sully 35 Low — 1953 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lyman Number 3 South Dakota Jones 35 Low — 1958 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Bob Houck No.3 South Dakota Potter 35 Low — 1985 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Bohle Dam South Dakota Corson 35 Low — 1937 Recreation
Sd Noname 224 South Dakota Haakon 35 Significant — 1950 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
May & Sons, INC. South Dakota Jackson 34 Low — 1978 Recreation
Pattee Creek No. 3 South Dakota Lincoln 34 Low — 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Gregorson No.1 South Dakota Custer 34 Significant — 1973 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Stephen Mission South Dakota Hyde 34 Low — 1939 Recreation
Zebroski South Dakota Hughes 34 Low — 1975 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Cable Stockwater Dam No. 3 South Dakota Buffalo 34 Low — 1958 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Ambur Bros No.1 South Dakota Mellette 34 Low — 1953 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Brunskill Number 1 South Dakota Jones 34 Low — 1953 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dykstra Number 9 South Dakota Jones 34 Low — 1961 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Stoeser No. 6 South Dakota Stanley 34 Low — 2017 Grade Stabilization
Bruning No.1 South Dakota Mellette 34 High Fair 1934 Water Supply
Lake Louise South Dakota Hand 34 Low — 1932 Recreation
Jensen Number 1 South Dakota Mellette 34 Low — 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dykstra Number 15 South Dakota Jones 34 Low — 1953 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Rabbit Creek Dam South Dakota Harding 34 Significant Not Rated 1970 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Tyler Dam South Dakota Marshall 34 Low — 1996 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
East Morristown Lake South Dakota Corson 34 Low — 1910 Recreation
Nelson Dam South Dakota Meade 34 Low — 2001 Fish and Wildlife Pond
K. Sutton South Dakota Sully 34 Low — 1972 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dykstra Number 6 South Dakota Jones 34 Low — 1952 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Brost Number 5 South Dakota Jones 34 Low — 1958 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dykstra Number 12 South Dakota Jones 34 Low — 1953 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Baker Number 1 South Dakota Jones 34 Low — 1963 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lake Campbell South Dakota Campbell 34 Low — 1934 Recreation
Norbert Bonhorst South Dakota Stanley 33 Low — 1955 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dejong Bros. 7 South Dakota Lyman 33 Low — 1962 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.