Rabbit Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Harding County, South Dakota, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 34 ft34 ft tall and 700 ft long, taller than 78% 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 Rabbit Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Rabbit Creek Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Rabbit Creek near Sorum.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 380 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 40 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 10/23/2017.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Harding |
| Nearest City | Sorum |
| River/Stream | Rabbit Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.39653, -103.15956 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 40 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,692 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD01115 |
| Federal ID | SD01115 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |