Prokop Dam
Prokop Dam is an earth dam located in Jackson County, South Dakota, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Prokop Dam
The primary purpose of Prokop Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Thad Stout (private). It impounds the White River-tr.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 765 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Completed in 1975, 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.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Jackson |
| River/Stream | White River-tr |
| Coordinates | 43.77380, -101.52009 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 765 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Thad Stout |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02635 |
| Federal ID | SD02635 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |