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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.