Troy Lee Hunt

Troy Lee Hunt is an earth dam located in Corson County, South Dakota, built in 1934. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Troy Lee Hunt

The primary purpose of Troy Lee Hunt 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 Joe M. Olson (private). It impounds the Tr-rock Creek near Bullhead.

The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 420 acre-feet. Completed in 1934, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.

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Significant Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyCorson
Nearest CityBullhead
River/StreamTr-rock Creek
Coordinates45.84999, -100.99999

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length850 ft
Year Completed1934 (92 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage420 acre-ft
Max Storage420 acre-ft
Normal Storage263 acre-ft
Max Discharge5,408 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerJOE M. OLSON
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDSD00732
Federal IDSD00732
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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