Wilcox Dam
Wilcox Dam is an earth dam located in Meade County, South Dakota, built in 2009. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wilcox Dam
The primary purpose of Wilcox 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 Lyle Wilcox (private). It impounds the Tr East Elm Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 435 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 442 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 2009, 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 | Meade |
| River/Stream | Tr East Elm Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.53832, -102.79039 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 435 ft |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 442 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 442 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,305 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | LYLE WILCOX |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02584 |
| Federal ID | SD02584 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |