Evenson Irrigation Dam
Evenson Irrigation Dam is an earth dam located in Harding County, South Dakota, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Evenson Irrigation Dam
The primary purpose of Evenson Irrigation Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Paul Evenson (private). It impounds the Wagon Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 288 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 | Harding |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Wagon Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.73381, -104.02627 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 4,200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PAUL EVENSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD00634 |
| Federal ID | SD00634 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |