Krog Dam 1
Krog Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Buffalo County, South Dakota, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Krog Dam 1
The primary purpose of Krog Dam 1 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Ruth Viereck Lt (private). It impounds the Elm Creek-tr.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 34 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Buffalo |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Elm Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.03660, -99.11880 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 375 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | RUTH VIERECK LT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD00171 |
| Federal ID | SD00171 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |