Lake Charles Dam
Lake Charles Dam is an earth dam located in Turner County, South Dakota, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Charles Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Charles 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 Gf&p (state). It impounds the Turkey Ridge Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 325 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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 10/28/2020.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Turner |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Turkey Ridge Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.29913, -97.38366 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 325 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 325 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | GF&P |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 10/28/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02390 |
| Federal ID | SD02390 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |