King Dam
King Dam is an earth dam located in Tripp County, South Dakota, built in 1996. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About King Dam
The primary purpose of King Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gf&p (state). It impounds the White River-tr.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 152 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/20/2023.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Tripp |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | White River-tr |
| Coordinates | 43.55469, -99.81016 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 960 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GF&P |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 07/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD00538 |
| Federal ID | SD00538 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |