Vogeler Lake
Vogeler Lake is an earth dam located in Faulk County, South Dakota, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Vogeler Lake
The primary purpose of Vogeler Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jerry Vogeler (private). It impounds the Tr-snake.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 745 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 square miles. Completed in 1938, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/21/2004. That was over 21 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Faulk |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-snake |
| Coordinates | 44.99746, -99.23993 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 745 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 560 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JERRY VOGELER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD00660 |
| Federal ID | SD00660 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |