Sargent Irrigation Dam
Sargent Irrigation Dam is an earth dam located in Tripp County, South Dakota, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sargent Irrigation Dam
The primary purpose of Sargent Irrigation Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Cory Sargent (private). It impounds the Keya Paha River-tr.
The dam stands 67 feet tall and stretches 930 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 870 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/01/1983. That was over 42 years ago.
At 67 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Tripp |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Keya Paha River-tr |
| Coordinates | 43.12783, -100.08157 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 67 ft |
| Dam Height | 67 ft |
| Dam Length | 930 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 870 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 870 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 720 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 14,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Cory Sargent |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/1983 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02187 |
| Federal ID | SD02187 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |