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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
Donald Kelly Dam South Dakota Pennington 16 Low — 1958 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
George Hulm South Dakota Perkins 16 Low — 1955 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Harold Meyer South Dakota Corson 16 Low — 1950 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Quinn Twp Dam South Dakota Pennington 16 Low — 1935 Recreation
Ankony Ranch INC South Dakota Hyde 16 Low — 1949 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Reliance Dam South Dakota Lyman 16 Significant — 1935 Recreation
P. Lorang Grazing Assn South Dakota Meade 16 Low — 1952 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hald Ranch Pond South Dakota Fall River 16 Low — 1955 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sd Noname 95 South Dakota Haakon 16 Low — 1948 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
B. Butler No.3 South Dakota Ziebach 16 Low — 1951 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Indian Dam No.1 South Dakota Fall River 16 Low — 1932 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
James Petik No.2 South Dakota Corson 16 Low — 1950 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Alkali (Nid) South Dakota Lyman 16 Low Not Rated 1938 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sd Noname 59 South Dakota Haakon 16 Low — 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sd Noname 225 South Dakota Haakon 16 Significant — 1959 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Otto Dietterle South Dakota Corson 16 Low — 1938 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
John Alley South Dakota Jackson 16 Low — 1946 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sd Noname 66 South Dakota Haakon 16 Low — 1938 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Van Collins #2 South Dakota Mellette 16 Low — 1935 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Heintz Number 1 South Dakota Hughes 16 Low — 1953 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Blooming Valley Dairy Sw Wwp South Dakota Grant 16 Low — 2023 Other
Standing Rock Tribe South Dakota Corson 16 Low — 1938 Water Supply
Sd Noname 186 South Dakota Jackson 16 Low — 1950 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Romey Irrigation Dam South Dakota Fall River 16 Low — 1949 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hauge Dam South Dakota Perkins 16 Low — 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sd Noname 90 South Dakota Haakon 16 Low — 1955 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hoover Dam South Dakota Butte 16 Low — 1930 Fish and Wildlife Pond
C Mccormick Dam South Dakota Todd 16 Low — 1946 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sd Noname 223 South Dakota Haakon 16 Low — 1953 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
J. Willey South Dakota Potter 16 Low — 1948 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sd Noname 226 South Dakota Haakon 16 Significant — 1956 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Bietelspacher Dam South Dakota Walworth 16 Low — 2011 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Bloom South Dakota Tripp 16 Low — 1934 Recreation
Sd Noname 237 South Dakota Haakon 16 Significant — 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Norman Dam South Dakota Stanley 16 Low — 2015 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Besler Dam No. 6 South Dakota Perkins 16 Low — 2010 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Pere Pearson South Dakota Haakon 16 Low — 1958 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Leichtnam Dam South Dakota Lyman 16 Low — 2003 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Sd Noname 216 South Dakota Haakon 16 Low — 1952 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
J.B. Love South Dakota Corson 16 Low — 1948 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Wilburn Dam South Dakota Haakon 16 Low — 1950 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
White Ranch Dam South Dakota Fall River 16 Low — 1937 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Ravine Park South Dakota Beadle 16 Significant — 1938 Recreation
Schindler Dam South Dakota Lyman 16 Low — 2010 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Sd Noname 80 South Dakota Haakon 16 Low — 1970 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sd Noname 64 South Dakota Haakon 16 Low — 1965 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Haines Dam No. 1 South Dakota Meade 16 Low — 2000 Fish and Wildlife Pond
East Weta 1 (Nid) South Dakota Jackson 16 Low Not Rated 1937 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Charlie Waters Dam South Dakota Fall River 16 Low — 1918 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sd Noname 63 South Dakota Haakon 16 Low — 1958 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.