Krogman #5
Krogman #5 is an earth dam located in Mellette County, South Dakota, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Krogman #5
The primary purpose of Krogman #5 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 Krogman (private). It impounds the Tr Little White Offstream.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 445 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 43 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Mellette |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr Little White Offstream |
| Coordinates | 43.42499, -100.96332 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 445 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 480 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | KROGMAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD01410 |
| Federal ID | SD01410 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |