Linker Dam
Linker Dam is an earth dam located in Tripp County, South Dakota, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Linker Dam
The primary purpose of Linker Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by S.p. Bloom (private). It impounds the White River Off Stream.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 461 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 500 acre-feet. Completed in 1936, 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 | Tripp |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | White River Off Stream |
| Coordinates | 43.54333, -99.73832 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 461 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,170 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | S.P. BLOOM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD00535 |
| Federal ID | SD00535 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |