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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trotter Ranch Dam | South Dakota | Fall River | 11 | Low | — | 1957 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Whitewater North Site #1 | South Dakota | Pennington | 11 | Low | — | 2000 | Debris Control |
| Zell Lake Dam | South Dakota | Faulk | 11 | Low | Poor | 1930 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Columbia Road Dam | South Dakota | Brown | 11 | Low | Fair | 1939 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Lacreek Dam No. 7 | South Dakota | Bennett | 11 | Low | Fair | 1934 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Ringer Wpa | South Dakota | Marshall | 10 | Low | — | 1985 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Sd Noname 22 | South Dakota | Pennington | 10 | Low | — | 1955 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Joes Spreader Dam | South Dakota | Harding | 10 | Low | — | 1951 | Irrigation |
| Dry Run Subimpoundment | South Dakota | Brown | 10 | Low | — | 1994 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Charles Hyde | South Dakota | Hughes | 10 | Low | — | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Old Stickney | South Dakota | Aurora | 10 | Low | — | 1926 | Recreation |
| Otto Ericson Dam No. 1 | South Dakota | Butte | 10 | Low | — | 1948 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| George Levin Dam No.1 | South Dakota | Meade | 10 | Low | — | 1951 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Matzke Lake | South Dakota | Campbell | 10 | Low | — | 1938 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Rausch Dam | South Dakota | Faulk | 10 | Low | — | 1999 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Norwegian Bordan Gpa North | South Dakota | Beadle | 10 | Low | — | 1996 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Gerkin Refuge No.3 | South Dakota | Faulk | 10 | Low | — | 1956 | Recreation |
| Wilcox Dam | South Dakota | Meade | 10 | Low | — | 2009 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Krein Dam | South Dakota | McPherson | 10 | Low | — | 2001 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Reinicke Dam | South Dakota | Kingsbury | 10 | Low | — | 2002 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Warren Jackson Dam | South Dakota | Moody | 10 | Low | — | 1999 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Bien South Wetland Dam | South Dakota | Marshall | 10 | Low | — | 2003 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Winter Dam | South Dakota | Brookings | 10 | Low | — | 2002 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Eilen Wpa | South Dakota | Deuel | 9 | Low | — | 1989 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Sd Noname 124 | South Dakota | Pennington | 9 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Casanova Gpa | South Dakota | Brown | 9 | Low | — | 1995 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Navratil Wpa | South Dakota | Roberts | 9 | Low | — | 1990 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Mercer Number 1 | South Dakota | Hughes | 9 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Kolb Dam | South Dakota | McPherson | 9 | Low | — | 1960 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Harter Pond Dam | South Dakota | Hyde | 9 | Low | — | 2007 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Schultz-Ringer Wpa | South Dakota | Marshall | 9 | Low | — | 1993 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Bien Dam No. 2 | South Dakota | Marshall | 9 | Low | — | 2010 | Recreation |
| Jorgensen Dam | South Dakota | Buffalo | 8 | Low | — | 2010 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Batteen Dam | South Dakota | Faulk | 8 | Low | — | 1996 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Roe Wpa Dam | South Dakota | Codington | 8 | Low | — | 1988 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Overberg Wpa #1 | South Dakota | Roberts | 8 | Low | — | 1979 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Reno Petersen Wetland | South Dakota | Moody | 8 | Low | — | 2002 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Tvinnereim Trust Dam | South Dakota | Day | 8 | Low | — | 2015 | Recreation |
| Mickelson Memorial Marsh North Dam | South Dakota | Hamlin | 8 | Low | — | 1994 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Mickelson Memorial Marsh South Dam | South Dakota | Hamlin | 8 | Low | — | 1994 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Ole Lake Dam | South Dakota | Kingsbury | 8 | Low | Fair | 1990 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Mayberry Park | South Dakota | Hyde | 7 | Low | — | 1952 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Bolstad Wpa | South Dakota | Brookings | 7 | Low | — | 1955 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Klondike Dam | South Dakota | Lincoln | 7 | Low | — | 1984 | Recreation |
| Dean Strand Dam | South Dakota | Davison | 7 | Low | — | 1992 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Third Street Dam | South Dakota | Beadle | 7 | Low | — | 1930 | Recreation |
| Overberg Wpa #2 | South Dakota | Roberts | 7 | Low | — | 1979 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Samuel Berger Memorial Dam | South Dakota | Marshall | 7 | Low | — | 1994 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Houghton Dam | South Dakota | Brown | 7 | Low | Poor | 1938 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
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.