Sage Creek 344 is an earth dam located in Pennington County, South Dakota, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 420 ft long. 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 Sage Creek 344
The primary purpose of Sage Creek 344 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 Dry Draw near Interior.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Completed in 1937, 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 06/01/1978. That was over 48 years ago.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Pennington |
| Nearest City | Interior |
| River/Stream | Dry Draw |
| Coordinates | 43.71666, -102.31666 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 540 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/1978 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD01129 |
| Federal ID | SD01129 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |