Fiddle Creek (nid)
Fiddle Creek (nid) is an earth dam located in Fall River County, South Dakota, built in 1936. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Fiddle Creek (nid)
The primary purpose of Fiddle Creek (nid) 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 Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Dry Draw near Edgemont.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 522 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1936, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/27/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Fall River |
| Nearest City | Edgemont |
| River/Stream | Dry Draw |
| Coordinates | 43.27313, -103.95815 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 522 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/27/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD01104 |
| Federal ID | SD01104 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |