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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mensch | South Dakota | Hutchinson | 17 | Low | — | 1955 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Freeman | South Dakota | Meade | 17 | Low | — | 1938 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Walter Schlomer | South Dakota | Walworth | 17 | Low | — | 1938 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| V. Anders | South Dakota | Perkins | 17 | Low | — | 1949 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| William Baxter | South Dakota | Perkins | 17 | Low | — | 1949 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| G. Welter | South Dakota | Meade | 17 | Low | — | 1945 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| W. Richardson | South Dakota | Meade | 17 | Low | — | 1946 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| West Butte | South Dakota | Harding | 17 | Low | — | 1955 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| N. Vansickel | South Dakota | Meade | 17 | Low | — | 1949 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| W. Venjohn | South Dakota | Hand | 17 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Deer Dam | South Dakota | Harding | 17 | Low | — | 1963 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Ralph Holzwarth | South Dakota | Potter | 17 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Hand | South Dakota | Dewey | 17 | Low | — | 1946 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Quinn Dam | South Dakota | Pennington | 17 | Low | — | 1937 | Recreation |
| Sd Noname 12 | South Dakota | Pennington | 17 | Low | — | 1952 | Water Supply |
| Gilbert Ranches Pond No. | South Dakota | Harding | 17 | Low | — | 1952 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| W. Mann No.1 | South Dakota | Meade | 17 | Low | — | 1948 | Irrigation |
| Weller No.1 | South Dakota | Jackson | 17 | Low | — | 1948 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Lavon Shearer | South Dakota | Pennington | 17 | Low | — | 1935 | Other |
| County Line Impoundment | South Dakota | Lyman | 17 | Low | — | 1992 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Floyd Cooper | South Dakota | Harding | 17 | Low | — | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Kellogg 1 | South Dakota | Meade | 17 | Low | — | 1940 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 170 | South Dakota | Jackson | 17 | Low | — | 1945 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| C. Bennett | South Dakota | Ziebach | 17 | Low | — | 1942 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Jay A. Lake No.4 | South Dakota | Potter | 17 | Low | — | 1952 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| R. Bierman | South Dakota | Ziebach | 17 | Low | — | 1948 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Richard Wolff | South Dakota | Perkins | 17 | Low | — | 1953 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 169 | South Dakota | Jackson | 17 | Low | — | 1935 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Mccasland and Schiller 2 | South Dakota | Meade | 17 | Low | — | 1972 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Howard Capp | South Dakota | Perkins | 17 | Low | — | 1952 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Milton Trask | South Dakota | Pennington | 17 | Low | — | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Driftwood Dairy Se Wwp | South Dakota | Minnehaha | 17 | Low | — | 2020 | Other |
| Harold Arnold | South Dakota | Corson | 17 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Theodore Kjerstad | South Dakota | Pennington | 17 | Low | — | 1951 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Glen Bringman | South Dakota | Dewey | 17 | Low | — | 1940 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Simons Bros. | South Dakota | Perkins | 17 | Low | — | 1952 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Arnt Jorgenson | South Dakota | Perkins | 17 | Low | — | 1953 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Glenn Wishard | South Dakota | Perkins | 17 | Low | — | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Kolb Dam | South Dakota | Perkins | 17 | Low | — | 1975 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| G. Hand | South Dakota | Dewey | 17 | Low | — | 1937 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 139 | South Dakota | Jackson | 17 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Lewis Schmidt | South Dakota | Corson | 17 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Nelson Dam | South Dakota | Clark | 17 | Low | — | 1947 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dohn Dam | South Dakota | McPherson | 17 | Low | — | 1995 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Meat Hook No.1 | South Dakota | Harding | 17 | Low | — | 1958 | Irrigation |
| Sd Noname 146 | South Dakota | Jackson | 17 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Largis Dam | South Dakota | Harding | 17 | Low | — | 1947 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Charles Weiss | South Dakota | Meade | 17 | Low | — | 1953 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 36 | South Dakota | Pennington | 17 | Low | — | 1948 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Bernard Stoeser | South Dakota | Stanley | 17 | Low | — | 1949 | 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.