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
Sd Noname 136 South Dakota Haakon 15 Significant — 1958 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
H. C. Seymore Est South Dakota Dewey 15 Low — 1950 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sd Noname 228 South Dakota Haakon 15 Low — 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sd Noname 177 South Dakota Haakon 15 Low — 1956 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Nowlin Dam South Dakota Haakon 15 Low — 1950 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
K Lazy K Ranch South Dakota Hyde 15 Low — 1938 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sd Noname 76 South Dakota Haakon 15 Low — 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sd Noname 26 South Dakota Haakon 15 Low — 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mccook Country Club Dam South Dakota McCook 15 Low — 1988 Recreation
Farley Lake Dam South Dakota Grant 15 High Fair 1910 Water Supply
Sd Noname 21 South Dakota Haakon 15 Low — 1970 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Anderson Dam South Dakota Hamlin 15 Low — 2000 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sd Noname 50 South Dakota Haakon 15 Significant — 1957 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sd Noname 270 South Dakota Haakon 15 Low — 1951 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sd Noname 49 South Dakota Haakon 15 Significant — 1955 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sd Noname 268 South Dakota Haakon 15 Low — 1955 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sd Noname 83 South Dakota Haakon 15 Low — 1959 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sd Noname 94 South Dakota Haakon 15 Low — 1952 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sd Noname 1 South Dakota Haakon 15 Low — 1950 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Diamond Ring Ranch #3 South Dakota Haakon 15 Low — 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Gregg Dam No. 2 South Dakota Todd 15 Low — 2014 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Neuharth Dam #2 South Dakota Stanley 15 Low — 1993 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Kraft Dam South Dakota Edmunds 15 Low — 1939 Recreation
Witcher Holes Dam South Dakota Haakon 15 Low — 1958 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Joubert Drainage Dam South Dakota Charles Mix 15 Low Poor 1985 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Ponca Right Dike South Dakota Gregory 15 High Satisfactory 1994 Flood Risk Reduction
State Land South Dakota Meade 14 Low — 1953 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
D. Keffeler South Dakota Meade 14 Low — 1948 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
J. Harter South Dakota Hyde 14 Low — 1944 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Anderson 1 South Dakota Meade 14 Low — 1940 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
H. Freeze South Dakota Meade 14 Significant — 1938 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Z. Drum South Dakota Perkins 14 Low — 1935 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
J. Harter South Dakota Hyde 14 Low — 1953 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Russell Dam South Dakota Meade 14 Low — 1948 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sd Noname 111 South Dakota Pennington 14 Low — 1949 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Homer Faeller South Dakota Harding 14 Low — 1951 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Williams 783 South Dakota Stanley 14 Low — 1938 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Niemi No.5 South Dakota Harding 14 Low — 1957 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
X. Ziltner South Dakota Hyde 14 Low — 1953 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Raymond Meyer South Dakota Perkins 14 Low — 1952 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
D. Wood South Dakota Meade 14 Low — 1948 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Blazek Dam South Dakota Meade 14 Low — 1943 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Temple No.1 South Dakota Jackson 14 Low — 1940 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Martin Dam South Dakota Jackson 14 Low — 1940 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Beryl Veal South Dakota Perkins 14 Low — 1949 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
M. Hague South Dakota Hyde 14 Low — 1948 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sage Creek 344 South Dakota Pennington 14 Low — 1937 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Canata East 302 South Dakota Pennington 14 Low — 1938 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Schnose Dam No.1 South Dakota Custer 14 Low — 1945 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Gustafson Dam South Dakota Hughes 14 Low — 1930 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.