Gorman Dam
Gorman Dam is an earth dam located in Potter County, South Dakota, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gorman Dam
The primary purpose of Gorman Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ray B. Mcillece (private). It impounds the Tr-artichoke Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 555 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 510 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.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Potter |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-artichoke Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.92499, -100.18332 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 555 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 510 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 510 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,530 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RAY B. MCILLECE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD00951 |
| Federal ID | SD00951 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |