Fraser
Fraser is an earth dam located in Aurora County, South Dakota, built in 1934. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fraser
The primary purpose of Fraser is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by S&pl (state). It impounds the Tr-james.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 247 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1934, 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 11/03/2022.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Aurora |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-james |
| Coordinates | 43.90475, -98.49391 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 247 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 247 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,850 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | S&PL |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 11/03/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD00686 |
| Federal ID | SD00686 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |