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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Koch | South Dakota | Dewey | 30 | Low | — | 1957 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Shaeffer Dam | South Dakota | McCook | 30 | Low | — | 2008 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Sheriff Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 30 | Low | — | 1949 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Vesely No.1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 30 | Low | — | 1966 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Iversen Number 4 | South Dakota | Jones | 30 | Low | — | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Varilek Fishpond #1 | South Dakota | Charles Mix | 30 | Significant | — | 1970 | Irrigation |
| Hedman Number 1 | South Dakota | Stanley | 30 | Low | — | 1946 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Ellery Brockel | South Dakota | Campbell | 30 | Low | — | 1949 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| School Land Dam | South Dakota | Butte | 30 | Low | — | 1957 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Stoeser Dam #2 | South Dakota | Stanley | 30 | Low | — | 1976 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dykstra Number 16 | South Dakota | Jones | 30 | Low | — | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Wells Dam | South Dakota | Brule | 30 | Low | — | 1935 | Recreation |
| Dykstra Number 17 | South Dakota | Jones | 30 | Low | — | 1957 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Circle C No.2 | South Dakota | Custer | 30 | Significant | — | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Randall Rc&D Ca-65b-Bh | South Dakota | Bon Homme | 30 | Low | — | 1971 | Grade Stabilization |
| Brost Number 7 | South Dakota | Jones | 30 | Low | — | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Frank Kraft | South Dakota | Corson | 30 | Low | — | 1968 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Frantz Farms 3 | South Dakota | Tripp | 30 | Low | — | 1964 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Krogman No.6 | South Dakota | Mellette | 30 | Low | — | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| J.E. Sheehan Es #1 | South Dakota | Stanley | 30 | Low | — | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Upper Deer Creek-Lake Hendricks Watershed (Udclh) 1-C | South Dakota | Brookings | 30 | Low | — | 1970 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Woolhizer Dam | South Dakota | Tripp | 30 | Low | — | 1935 | Recreation |
| White Lake Dam | South Dakota | Marshall | 30 | Significant | — | 1933 | Recreation |
| Krogman #5 | South Dakota | Mellette | 30 | Significant | — | 1957 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Herman #4 | South Dakota | Jones | 30 | Low | — | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Petersen Kate Number 1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 30 | Low | — | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Bergeson Dam | South Dakota | Stanley | 30 | Low | — | 1995 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Stoeser No. 5 | South Dakota | Stanley | 30 | Low | — | 2017 | Grade Stabilization |
| Allen Stirling Number 2 | South Dakota | Stanley | 30 | Low | — | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Earl Mcpherson Dam No.1 | South Dakota | Meade | 30 | Low | — | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Krogman No.4 | South Dakota | Jones | 30 | Low | — | 1957 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Nix Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 30 | Low | — | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Nelson Dam | South Dakota | Haakon | 30 | Low | — | 1976 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Jim Schuyler | South Dakota | Tripp | 30 | Low | — | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Evenson Irrigation Dam | South Dakota | Harding | 30 | Low | — | 1955 | Irrigation |
| Brooks Dam | South Dakota | Haakon | 30 | High | Fair | 1953 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| F. Genzler | South Dakota | Potter | 30 | Low | — | 1973 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Huot Dam | South Dakota | Clay | 30 | Low | — | 1989 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Assam | South Dakota | Minnehaha | 30 | Significant | — | 1968 | Recreation |
| Word #1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 30 | Low | — | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dejong Bros 2 | South Dakota | Tripp | 30 | Low | — | 1961 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Novey No.4 | South Dakota | Mellette | 30 | Low | — | 1966 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Ryno #1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 30 | Low | — | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Kermit-Johnson-No.1 | South Dakota | Perkins | 30 | Low | — | 1952 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Cowan Dam | South Dakota | Corson | 30 | Low | — | 1969 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Pothast Dam | South Dakota | Ziebach | 30 | Low | — | 2003 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Mcleod Dam | South Dakota | Butte | 30 | Low | — | 1974 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| R. Berndt | South Dakota | Dewey | 30 | Low | — | 1940 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Fite Dam Number 1 | South Dakota | Charles Mix | 30 | Low | — | 1972 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Little Moreau #1 | South Dakota | Dewey | 30 | Low | — | 1933 | Recreation |
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.