Ward Dam
Ward Dam is an earth dam located in Pennington County, South Dakota, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ward Dam
The primary purpose of Ward Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Trib. Rapid Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 156 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 138 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Pennington |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Trib. Rapid Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.92166, -102.93666 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 156 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,300 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02221 |
| Federal ID | SD02221 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |