Pfister Pond #2
Pfister Pond #2 is an earth dam located in Fall River County, South Dakota, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Pfister Pond #2
The primary purpose of Pfister Pond #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Tetrad Corparion (private). It impounds the Little Cottonwood Creek-tr.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,388 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 432 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, 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 | Fall River |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Little Cottonwood Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 43.18564, -104.01878 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,388 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 432 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 432 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 352 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 10,560 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Tetrad Corparion |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD01158 |
| Federal ID | SD01158 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |