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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert No.3 | South Dakota | Harding | 13 | Low | — | 1955 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Vogel/Sautner Dam | South Dakota | Potter | 13 | Low | — | 1993 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 190 | South Dakota | Jackson | 13 | Low | — | 1940 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Paulson Dam | South Dakota | Moody | 13 | Low | — | 1997 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Moreau Shed Dam | South Dakota | Harding | 13 | Low | — | 1952 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 31 | South Dakota | Haakon | 13 | Low | — | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Goodnick Dam | South Dakota | Fall River | 13 | Low | — | 1951 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Nestor Kivimaki Dam No.1 | South Dakota | Butte | 13 | Low | — | 1921 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Krogman #1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 13 | Low | — | 1935 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 55 | South Dakota | Haakon | 13 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Cannon Dam | South Dakota | Lyman | 13 | Low | — | 2009 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| H.C. Calhoun | South Dakota | Hughes | 13 | Low | — | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Pettegrew Pond No.2 | South Dakota | Fall River | 13 | Low | — | 1945 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Bushong Dam | South Dakota | Hand | 13 | Low | — | 2002 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Sd Noname 189 | South Dakota | Jackson | 13 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 40 | South Dakota | Haakon | 13 | Low | — | 1970 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 78 | South Dakota | Haakon | 13 | Low | — | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 67 | South Dakota | Haakon | 13 | Low | — | 1957 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Haines Dam No. 2 | South Dakota | Meade | 13 | Low | — | 2000 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Wild Oak Golf Club Dam No. 1 | South Dakota | Davison | 13 | Low | — | 2002 | Irrigation |
| Us Gov`T Dam | South Dakota | Butte | 13 | Low | — | 1945 | Irrigation |
| Sd Noname 206 | South Dakota | Haakon | 13 | Low | — | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Fischer Dam | South Dakota | Tripp | 13 | Low | — | 2001 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Sd Noname 43 | South Dakota | Haakon | 13 | Low | — | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 27 | South Dakota | Haakon | 13 | Low | — | 1965 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 39 | South Dakota | Haakon | 13 | Low | — | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Mcdaniel Dam | South Dakota | Haakon | 13 | Low | — | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Neuharth Dam #1 | South Dakota | Stanley | 13 | Low | — | 1993 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Wm Kary #2 | South Dakota | Mellette | 13 | Low | — | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 46 | South Dakota | Haakon | 13 | Low | — | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Luxemberger Dam | South Dakota | Aurora | 13 | Low | Poor | 1938 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Hanna | South Dakota | Lawrence | 12 | Significant | Not Rated | — | Recreation |
| Lewton Dam | South Dakota | Harding | 12 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Mcluin Seymour | South Dakota | Perkins | 12 | Low | — | 1940 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Nygaard Duckpond | South Dakota | Harding | 12 | Low | — | 1948 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| C. Clement | South Dakota | Hyde | 12 | Low | — | 1949 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Duck Dam | South Dakota | Harding | 12 | Significant | — | 1940 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Marple | South Dakota | Ziebach | 12 | Low | — | 1938 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| John Anderson 2 | South Dakota | Meade | 12 | Low | — | 1945 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 16 | South Dakota | Pennington | 12 | Low | — | 1948 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Joe Mangin | South Dakota | Potter | 12 | Low | — | 1939 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Wray & Elaine Hall | South Dakota | Potter | 12 | Low | — | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Boydston Dam | South Dakota | Pennington | 12 | Low | — | 2017 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sd Noname 148 | South Dakota | Jackson | 12 | Low | — | 1948 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Hafner Dam | South Dakota | Lyman | 12 | Low | — | 1937 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Williams Dam | South Dakota | Edmunds | 12 | Low | — | 1994 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Clavel No.2 | South Dakota | Ziebach | 12 | Low | — | 1951 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dale & Leonard Eriksen | South Dakota | Potter | 12 | Low | — | 1952 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| William P. Ransch | South Dakota | Potter | 12 | Low | — | 1941 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Joe Wunder | South Dakota | Perkins | 12 | Low | — | 1951 | 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.