Stoney Run Dam
Stoney Run Dam is an earth dam located in Beadle County, South Dakota, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Stoney Run Dam
The primary purpose of Stoney Run Dam 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 Stoney Run Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 470 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 80 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 880 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 54 square miles. 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 09/09/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Beadle |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Stoney Run Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.31175, -98.19581 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 880 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 880 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 54 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,907 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | S&PL |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 09/09/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD00692 |
| Federal ID | SD00692 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |