White Lake Dam
White Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Marshall County, South Dakota, built in 1933. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About White Lake Dam
The primary purpose of White Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gf&p (state). It impounds the Wild Rice Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 775 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 180 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,340 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 40 square miles. Completed in 1933, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 11/22/2022.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Marshall |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Wild Rice Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.85522, -97.62257 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 775 ft |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,340 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,340 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,850 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 180 acres |
| Drainage Area | 40 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GF&P |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 11/22/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD00032 |
| Federal ID | SD00032 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |