Us Gov`t Dam
Us Gov`t Dam is an earth dam located in Butte County, South Dakota, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Us Gov`t Dam
The primary purpose of Us Gov`t Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Us Blm (federal). It impounds the Indian Creek-tr.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 93 acre-feet. Completed in 1945, 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 | Butte |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Indian Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.80500, -103.72414 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 250 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | US BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD00885 |
| Federal ID | SD00885 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |