Fiddle Creek (nid) is an earth dam located in Fall River County, South Dakota, built in 1936. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 522 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Fiddle Creek (nid)
The primary purpose of Fiddle Creek (nid) 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 Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Dry Draw near Edgemont.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 522 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1936, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/27/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Fall River |
| Nearest City | Edgemont |
| River/Stream | Dry Draw |
| Coordinates | 43.27313, -103.95815 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 522 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/27/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD01104 |
| Federal ID | SD01104 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |