Charles Hyde
Charles Hyde is an earth dam located in Hughes County, South Dakota, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Charles Hyde
The primary purpose of Charles Hyde 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 Charles Hyde (private). It impounds the Trib. South Chapelle Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Hughes |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Trib. South Chapelle Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.25999, -99.81332 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,680 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | CHARLES HYDE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD01523 |
| Federal ID | SD01523 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |