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950 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 950 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
Dobitz Dam; Fran 14 North Dakota Sioux 24 Low Not Rated 1950 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Nelson Dam; Selmar North Dakota Williams 24 Low Not Rated 1975 Recreation
Schwalbe Dam; Delry North Dakota Dunn 24 Low Not Rated 1967 Recreation
Dukart Dam; Elmer North Dakota Stark 24 Low Not Rated 1970 Recreation
Olander Dam; Brian North Dakota Oliver 24 Low Not Rated 1995 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Wolf Butte Dam North Dakota Adams 24 Low Not Rated 1936 Recreation
Bradac Dam North Dakota Bowman 24 Low Not Rated 1963
Lunder Dam; Wayne North Dakota Cass 24 Low Not Rated 2005 Flood Risk Reduction
Wells Dam; Casey North Dakota Grant 23 Low Not Rated 1959 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Glenharold Mine Coyote Way 4 North Dakota Mercer 23 Low Not Rated 1994 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Muggli Dam; Victor 5 North Dakota Morton 23 Low Not Rated 1969 Recreation
Baukol-Noonan Dam 1 North Dakota Divide 23 Low Not Rated 1986 Recreation
Prairie No. 1 North Dakota Sioux 23 High Poor 1966 Recreation
Cedar Lake Dam North Dakota Slope 23 Low Not Rated 1935 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Pease Dam; Bernard North Dakota McLean 23 Undetermined Not Rated 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
West Clarck Reservoir North Dakota McKenzie 23 Low Not Rated — Other
Olson Dam; Roger North Dakota Williams 23 Low Not Rated 1980 Irrigation
Howey Dam; Robert L North Dakota Sheridan 23 Low Not Rated 1966 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Kordon Dam; Kurt No. 1 North Dakota Billings 23 Low Not Rated 2006 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Nd No Name 268 North Dakota Golden Valley 23 Low Not Rated 1945 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Giedt Dam North Dakota McIntosh 23 Low Not Rated 1939 Recreation
Howard Dam North Dakota Grant 23 Low Not Rated 1938 Recreation
Blickensderfer Dam; Paul North Dakota Hettinger 23 Low Not Rated 1975 Recreation
Stephens Dam; Wilbur North Dakota Mercer 23 Low Not Rated 1984 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sediment Pond 16-1 North Dakota Oliver 23 Low Not Rated — Other
Mud Creek Impoundment Dam North Dakota Bowman 23 Low Satisfactory —
Welch Dam North Dakota Sioux 23 Low Not Rated 1936 Recreation
Solen Twp Road Dam North Dakota Sioux 23 Low Not Rated 1933 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Nd No Name 156 North Dakota Williams 23 Low Not Rated 1934 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Niagra Township Dam 2 North Dakota Grand Forks 23 Low Not Rated 1935 Recreation
Pelton Dam; Gene F 1 North Dakota Stark 23 Low Not Rated 1973 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Spring Lake Dam North Dakota Bowman 23 Low Not Rated 1935 Recreation
Upper Souris #96 Dam North Dakota Ward 23 Low Poor 1935 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Jackman Coulee Dam 2 North Dakota Burleigh 23 High Satisfactory 2003 Flood Risk Reduction
North Dakota Burleigh 22 Undetermined Not Rated — Other
Lynch Dam North Dakota Steele 22 Low Not Rated 1934 Recreation
Swenson Fish Dam; Kent North Dakota Billings 22 Low Not Rated 1950 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Adams Dam North Dakota Walsh 22 Low Not Rated 1935 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Antler Creek Dam North Dakota Bottineau 22 Low Not Rated 1962 Other
Sommer Dam; Gerald North Dakota Mercer 22 Low Not Rated 2017 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Spirit Lake St. Michael 1 North Dakota Benson 22 High Satisfactory 1987 Flood Risk Reduction
Jolin Dam; Warren North Dakota LaMoure 22 Low Not Rated 1935 Recreation
Stegner Dam; William 3 North Dakota Bowman 22 Low Not Rated 1973 Irrigation
Ueckert Dam; E. E. North Dakota Golden Valley 22 Low Not Rated 1963 Irrigation
Triebold Dam; Vernon North Dakota Barnes 22 Low Not Rated 1969 Recreation
Becker Dam; Joe 5 North Dakota Sioux 22 Low Not Rated 1950 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Metcalf Dam North Dakota Golden Valley 22 Low Not Rated 1965 Irrigation
Johnsrud Dam; Miles North Dakota McKenzie 22 Low Not Rated 1975 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Thompson Dam; Norman 1 North Dakota Wells 22 Low Not Rated 1968 Recreation
Spirit Lake Jetty 1 North Dakota Benson 22 High Satisfactory 1997 Flood Risk Reduction

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.