Kaiser Dam
Kaiser Dam is an earth dam located in Tripp County, South Dakota, built in 2014. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kaiser Dam
The primary purpose of Kaiser Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Clay & Jim Kaiser (private). It impounds the Keya Paha River-tr.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 634 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 441 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 2014, 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.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Tripp |
| River/Stream | Keya Paha River-tr |
| Coordinates | 43.08299, -99.87653 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 634 ft |
| Year Completed | 2014 (12 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 441 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 441 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 242 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,050 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Clay & Jim Kaiser |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02656 |
| Federal ID | SD02656 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |