Stewart
Stewart is an earth dam located in Clay County, South Dakota, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Stewart
The primary purpose of Stewart 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 Everett Stewart (private). It impounds the Tr-vermillion River.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 470 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 111 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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 | Clay |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-vermillion River |
| Coordinates | 43.07598, -96.82021 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 630 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | EVERETT STEWART |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD00261 |
| Federal ID | SD00261 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |