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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
Elm River Detention Dam 3 North Dakota Cass 20 Significant Not Rated 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Vanberkom Dam North Dakota Burke 20 Low Not Rated — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Stegner Dam; William 1 North Dakota Bowman 20 Low Not Rated 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Soldiers Home Dam North Dakota Ransom 20 Low Not Rated 1953 Irrigation
Meyer Dam; Walter A North Dakota Morton 20 Low Not Rated — Other
Belfield Railroad Dam North Dakota Stark 20 Significant Not Rated 1910 Recreation
Sarnia Dam North Dakota Nelson 20 Low Not Rated 1936 Flood Risk Reduction
Carlson Dam North Dakota Grant 20 Low Not Rated 1937 Recreation
Glenharold Mine 143-84-09-3h North Dakota Oliver 20 Low Not Rated 1980 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Kunick Dam; Bernard 1 North Dakota Golden Valley 20 Low Not Rated 1975 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lowman Dam; Bill 2 North Dakota Golden Valley 19 Low Not Rated 1999 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Rueb Dam North Dakota Stutsman 19 Low Not Rated 1966 Irrigation
Skaley Dam; M K North Dakota Sheridan 19 Low Not Rated 1965 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lisbon Dam North Dakota Ransom 19 Low Not Rated 1890 Water Supply
Fitterer Dam; Cory North Dakota Morton 19 Low Not Rated 2010 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Kolling Dam; Mike 2 North Dakota Hettinger 19 Low Not Rated 2007 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Earsley Dam; Allan 1 North Dakota Adams 19 Low Not Rated 2005 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Symanowski Dam; Kevin 2 North Dakota Adams 19 Low Not Rated 2004 Other
Berckerley Dam North Dakota Barnes 19 Low Not Rated 1936 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mesling Dam; Peter D North Dakota Stark 19 Low Not Rated 1972 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Keller Dam; Joe 1 North Dakota Oliver 19 Low Not Rated 1965 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Crystal Water Supply Dam North Dakota Pembina 19 Low Not Rated 1966 Water Supply
Atkinson Dam; Wayde 1 North Dakota Adams 19 Low Not Rated 1998 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Gascoyne Township Dam North Dakota Bowman 19 Low Not Rated 1936 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Pesek Dam; Emil North Dakota McKenzie 19 Low Not Rated 1972 Irrigation
Schiermeister Dam; William North Dakota Emmons 19 Low Not Rated 1979 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Zabolotny Dam; Anton North Dakota Billings 19 Low Not Rated 2007 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Derudder Dam North Dakota McKenzie 19 Significant Not Rated 1945 Irrigation
Mirror Lake Dam North Dakota Adams 19 Significant Not Rated 1909 Recreation
Grand Forks Riverside Park Dam North Dakota Grand Forks 19 Low Not Rated 1925 Water Supply
Kilzer Dam; Edmund North Dakota Hettinger 19 Low Not Rated 1930 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hiddenwood Lake Dam North Dakota Ward 18 Low Not Rated 1933 Flood Risk Reduction
Henderson Dam; Hazel 2 North Dakota McKenzie 18 Low Not Rated 1950 Water Supply
Schneider Dam; Reuben North Dakota Dunn 18 Low Not Rated 1966 Recreation
North Dakota Mercer 18 Low Not Rated — Other
Seiler Dam; Joe North Dakota Grant 18 Low Not Rated 2000 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Ehlis Brothers Dam North Dakota Hettinger 18 Low Not Rated 1967 Recreation
Makelky Dam; Bob North Dakota Golden Valley 18 Low Not Rated 1998 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Hickson Dam North Dakota Clay 18 Low Not Rated 1937 Water Supply
Kratochvil Dam North Dakota Walsh 18 Low Not Rated 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Vigness Dam North Dakota Walsh 18 Low Not Rated 1935 Water Supply
Iverson Dam; Eugene North Dakota Williams 18 Low Not Rated 2006 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dietz Dam; John North Dakota Stark 18 Low Not Rated 1972 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Castle Rock Dam North Dakota Hettinger 18 Low Not Rated 1969 Recreation
Rovig Wpa-2 North Dakota Ward 18 Low Not Rated 1991 Fish and Wildlife Pond
North Bay Dam North Dakota Sargent 18 Low Satisfactory 1965 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Danzig Dam North Dakota Morton 18 Low Not Rated 1939 Recreation
Alkali Creek Dam North Dakota Bowman 18 Low Not Rated 1993 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Hoff Brothers Dam North Dakota Stark 18 Low Not Rated 1970 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
North Dakota Towner 18 Low Not Rated — Irrigation

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.