Browns Pond Dam
Browns Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Harding County, South Dakota, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Browns Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Browns Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Campbell Cr near Highway 85.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 352 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/13/2016.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Harding |
| Nearest City | Highway 85 |
| River/Stream | Campbell Cr |
| Coordinates | 45.79400, -103.49500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 352 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 352 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,550 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02558 |
| Federal ID | SD02558 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |