Robinson Dam
Robinson Dam is an earth dam located in Perkins County, South Dakota, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Robinson Dam
The primary purpose of Robinson Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Allen Robinson (private). It impounds the Tr-grand.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 250 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/23/2003. That was over 22 years ago.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Perkins |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-grand |
| Coordinates | 45.89881, -102.09652 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 335 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ALLEN ROBINSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 04/23/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD00923 |
| Federal ID | SD00923 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |