Carlson
Carlson is an earth dam located in Faulk County, South Dakota, built in 2009. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Carlson
The primary purpose of Carlson 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 Scott Carlson (private). It impounds the South Fork Snake- Creektr.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 41 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 | Faulk |
| River/Stream | South Fork Snake- Creektr |
| Coordinates | 45.00138, -99.48775 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 405 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Scott Carlson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02687 |
| Federal ID | SD02687 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |