Troy Lee Hunt
Troy Lee Hunt is an earth dam located in Corson County, South Dakota, built in 1934. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Troy Lee Hunt
The primary purpose of Troy Lee Hunt is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Joe M. Olson (private). It impounds the Tr-rock Creek near Bullhead.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 420 acre-feet. Completed in 1934, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Corson |
| Nearest City | Bullhead |
| River/Stream | Tr-rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.84999, -100.99999 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 420 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 420 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 263 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 5,408 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | JOE M. OLSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD00732 |
| Federal ID | SD00732 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |