Sargent Dam
Sargent Dam is an earth dam located in Ziebach County, South Dakota, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sargent Dam
The primary purpose of Sargent Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by S&pl (state). It impounds the Tr Cheyenne.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 310 acre-feet. Completed in 1937, 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 05/15/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Ziebach |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr Cheyenne |
| Coordinates | 44.99999, -101.81161 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,680 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | S&PL |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 05/15/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD00975 |
| Federal ID | SD00975 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |