Clausen Dam
Clausen Dam is an earth dam located in Dewey County, South Dakota, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Clausen Dam
The primary purpose of Clausen 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 Donna Clausen (private). It impounds the Tr Bear Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 98 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 2002, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/17/2003. That was over 22 years ago.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Dewey |
| River/Stream | Tr Bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.07264, -101.37148 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 540 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DONNA CLAUSEN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 11/17/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02510 |
| Federal ID | SD02510 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |