Gerkin Refuge No.1 is an earth dam located in Faulk County, South Dakota, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 600 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Gerkin Refuge No.1
The primary purpose of Gerkin Refuge No.1 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 Tr Snake.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/05/2019.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Faulk |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr Snake |
| Coordinates | 45.00493, -98.92979 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 275 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Gf&p |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/05/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD00664 |
| Federal ID | SD00664 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |