Krein Dam
Krein Dam is an earth dam located in McPherson County, South Dakota, built in 2001. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Krein Dam
The primary purpose of Krein 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 Harlan Krein (private). It impounds the Tr. Snake Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 1,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 560 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
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 | McPherson |
| River/Stream | Tr. Snake Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.66198, -98.95581 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 810 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | HARLAN KREIN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02495 |
| Federal ID | SD02495 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |