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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.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Jensen Number 8 South Dakota Mellette 30 Low — 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Stoeser No. 5 South Dakota Stanley 30 Low — 2017 Grade Stabilization
Louis Bonhorst #1 South Dakota Stanley 30 Low — 1959 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hight No. 1 South Dakota Mellette 29 Low — 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hutchinson No. 1 South Dakota Mellette 29 Low — 1961 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dalhke Ranch Number 1 South Dakota Jones 29 Low — 1956 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Adrian #1 South Dakota Mellette 29 Low — 1945 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Jensen Number 7 South Dakota Mellette 29 Low — 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Wientjes Bros No.1 South Dakota Campbell 29 Low — 1971 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
J. Reich No.2 South Dakota Dewey 29 Low — 1950 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
South Dam South Dakota Fall River 29 Low — 1942 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Carl Gunner No.1 South Dakota Mellette 29 Low — 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Scott Creek Watershed No. 11 South Dakota Union 29 Low — 1955 Flood Risk Reduction
Frantz Farms 4 South Dakota Tripp 29 Low — 1965 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hight Number 3 South Dakota Jones 29 Low — 1963 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lake Herman Mip #3 South Dakota Lake 29 Low — 1981 Flood Risk Reduction
Sd Noname 141 South Dakota Jackson 29 Significant — 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Brule Creek No. 26 South Dakota Union 29 Low — 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Krog Stockwater Dam South Dakota Buffalo 29 Significant — 1950 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dejongs Bros. 8 South Dakota Lyman 29 Low — 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Herman #6 South Dakota Jones 29 Low — 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
E. Hunt South Dakota Ziebach 29 Low — 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hickman No.1 South Dakota Ziebach 29 Low — 1963 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dykstra Number 14 South Dakota Jones 29 Low — 1950 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Paul Berry South Dakota Mellette 29 Low — 1956 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Foster Number 2 South Dakota Jones 29 Low — 1955 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lyman Number 1 South Dakota Jones 29 Low — 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hollingsworth-Shaffer Ranch Dam South Dakota Stanley 29 Low — 2013 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Louder Number 1 South Dakota Jones 29 Low — 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Jacobs Dam South Dakota Moody 29 Low — 1987 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Ferguson Dam South Dakota Haakon 29 Low — 1981 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Olson Ranches INC. #2 South Dakota Jones 29 Low — 1958 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hurst Number 1 South Dakota Jones 29 Low — 1961 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Larson No. 2 South Dakota Mellette 29 Low — 1964 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Baumfalk Dam South Dakota Bon Homme 29 Low — 2012 Irrigation
D & D Farms South Dakota Meade 29 Low — 1979 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Ronald Philips Dam No.1 South Dakota Meade 29 Low — 1972 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Waletich Dam South Dakota Roberts 29 Low — 2000 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Sanders Dam South Dakota Meade 29 Low — 1937 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dolezal No. 6 South Dakota Mellette 29 Low — 1968 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Viet No.2 South Dakota Ziebach 29 Low — 1962 Irrigation
England No.3 South Dakota Mellette 29 Low — 1936 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Herman #8 South Dakota Jones 29 Low — 1961 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Limestone Butte (Nid) South Dakota Fall River 29 Low Not Rated 1937 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sully 2 South Dakota Todd 29 High Satisfactory 1935 Recreation
Mccasland and Schiller 1 South Dakota Meade 29 Low — 1948 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Geddes South Dakota Charles Mix 29 Low — 1940 Recreation
Jay Lake South Dakota Potter 29 Low — 1946 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Astleford No. 1 South Dakota Mellette 29 Low — 1963 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Brost Number 4 South Dakota Jones 29 Low — 1963 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...

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.