Tours of the powerhouse* are highly informative and fascinating. *This local person is not sure if tours are still available at the time of writing this review. More

I grew up less than a mile from here and heard the blowing of the horn when the release more water. I love the views and spent many hours at the beaches and in the water. We spent and still spend a lot of time at the recreation areas. We really enjoy it! More

The tours of the dam include a trip to the bottom where the turbines do their work. Dedicated by Pres J. F. Kennedy in the early 60's. More

Nice camping under the cottonwoods. Many options for boaters to enjoy fishing and boating. Well kept and family friendly. If you are able take a tour of the inside of the dam. More

neat to see what the news had reported about the dam. More

We visited the dam during a very bad flooding time for the City. When we visited the dam the over flow area was a sight to see. There were birds every where as they were dining on fish that came through the dam over flow area. The sight of this massive release of water was a sight to see. There... More

The free tour of the Oahe Dam starts with registration at the visitor center (brown building next to the white chapel. Everyone then drives down to the dam, following the lead car of the Corps of Engineers guy. The inside of the dam is virtually uninhabited, but very noisy. Several signs warning the ear protection is needed in this area,... More