Shaeffer Dam
Shaeffer Dam is an earth dam located in McCook County, South Dakota, built in 2008. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Shaeffer Dam
The primary purpose of Shaeffer 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 James Shaeffer (private). It impounds the Tr Vermillion River.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 297 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. Completed in 2008, 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 | McCook |
| River/Stream | Tr Vermillion River |
| Coordinates | 43.61181, -97.16373 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 297 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 655 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JAMES SHAEFFER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02549 |
| Federal ID | SD02549 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |