Fairview Ranch Dam
Fairview Ranch Dam is an earth dam located in Perkins County, South Dakota, built in 2004. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fairview Ranch Dam
The primary purpose of Fairview Ranch 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 Mike Haines (private). It impounds the Tr.moreau River.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 249 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 2004, 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 10/26/2005. That was over 20 years ago.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Perkins |
| River/Stream | Tr.moreau River |
| Coordinates | 45.17226, -102.50085 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 249 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 703 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MIKE HAINES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 10/26/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02533 |
| Federal ID | SD02533 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |