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
Little Moreau #1 South Dakota Dewey 30 Low — 1933 Recreation
Krogman #5 South Dakota Mellette 30 Significant — 1957 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Krogman No.4 South Dakota Jones 30 Low — 1957 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Varilek Fishpond #1 South Dakota Charles Mix 30 Significant — 1970 Irrigation
Dykstra Number 16 South Dakota Jones 30 Low — 1959 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
R. Berndt South Dakota Dewey 30 Low — 1940 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dante Lake Dam South Dakota Charles Mix 30 Low — 1938 Recreation
American Luthern Church South Dakota Corson 30 Low — 1960 Irrigation
Nix Number 1 South Dakota Jones 30 Low — 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Bourk No.1 South Dakota Hughes 30 Low — 1977 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Morris Hamilton South Dakota Perkins 30 Low — 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Circle C No.2 South Dakota Custer 30 Significant — 1956 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Novey No.4 South Dakota Mellette 30 Low — 1966 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dalhke Ranch Number 4 South Dakota Jones 30 Low — 1959 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Kermit-Johnson-No.1 South Dakota Perkins 30 Low — 1952 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dry Creek Subimpoundment South Dakota Charles Mix 30 Low — 1984 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Louis Bonhorst #1 South Dakota Stanley 30 Low — 1959 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Pauli Dam South Dakota Tripp 30 Low — 1964 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Cowan Dam South Dakota Corson 30 Low — 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
L. Koch South Dakota Dewey 30 Low — 1957 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dykstra Number 17 South Dakota Jones 30 Low — 1957 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Krogman No.6 South Dakota Mellette 30 Low — 1956 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
White Lake Dam South Dakota Marshall 30 Significant — 1933 Recreation
Woolhizer Dam South Dakota Tripp 30 Low — 1935 Recreation
Assam South Dakota Minnehaha 30 Significant — 1968 Recreation
King Dam No. 1 South Dakota Haakon 30 High Poor 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
East Lemmon South Dakota Perkins 30 Low — 1930 Recreation
Beal Stockwater Dam South Dakota Buffalo 30 Significant — 1949 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Washout South Dakota Harding 30 Low — 1947 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Bergeson Dam South Dakota Stanley 30 Low — 1995 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Herman #4 South Dakota Jones 30 Low — 1958 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Jim Schuyler South Dakota Tripp 30 Low — 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Frank Kraft South Dakota Corson 30 Low — 1968 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
F. Genzler South Dakota Potter 30 Low — 1973 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Richard Waddell South Dakota Corson 30 Low — 1948 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Petersen Kate Number 1 South Dakota Mellette 30 Low — 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Iversen Number 5 South Dakota Jones 30 Low — 1961 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Isabel South Dakota Dewey 30 High Fair 1935 Recreation
Mcleod Dam South Dakota Butte 30 Low — 1974 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
Iversen Number 4 South Dakota Jones 30 Low — 1954 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Shaeffer Dam South Dakota McCook 30 Low — 2008 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Huot Dam South Dakota Clay 30 Low — 1989 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Brule Creek No. 36 South Dakota Union 30 Low — 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Viet No.1 South Dakota Ziebach 30 Low — 1962 Irrigation
Sheriff Number 1 South Dakota Jones 30 Low — 1949 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Fite Dam Number 1 South Dakota Charles Mix 30 Low — 1972 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Randall Rc&D Ca-65b-Bh South Dakota Bon Homme 30 Low — 1971 Grade Stabilization
Stoeser No. 5 South Dakota Stanley 30 Low — 2017 Grade Stabilization

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.