Dry Creek Subimpoundment
Dry Creek Subimpoundment is an earth dam located in Charles Mix County, South Dakota, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dry Creek Subimpoundment
The primary purpose of Dry Creek Subimpoundment 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 Dry Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 350 acre-feet. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 | Charles Mix |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.29945, -98.99859 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | GF&P |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02391 |
| Federal ID | SD02391 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |