Canata East 302
Canata East 302 is an earth dam located in Pennington County, South Dakota, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Canata East 302
The primary purpose of Canata East 302 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Dry Draw near Interior.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 475 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. Completed in 1938, 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 06/01/1978. That was over 47 years ago.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Pennington |
| Nearest City | Interior |
| River/Stream | Dry Draw |
| Coordinates | 43.76666, -102.18999 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 540 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/1978 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD01128 |
| Federal ID | SD01128 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |