Skull Creek Dam
Skull Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Harding County, South Dakota, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Skull Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Skull Creek Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Harry Blair And Son (private). It impounds the Tr-grand River.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 156 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 | Harding |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-grand River |
| Coordinates | 45.66848, -103.04092 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,050 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HARRY BLAIR AND SON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD01200 |
| Federal ID | SD01200 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |