Little White River Dike
Little White River Dike is an earth dam located in Bennett County, South Dakota, built in 1934. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Little White River Dike
The primary purpose of Little White River Dike 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 Dept. Of Interior Fws (federal). It impounds the Little White River near Tuthill.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 4,070 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 77 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 204 square miles. Completed in 1934, 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 | Bennett |
| Nearest City | Tuthill |
| River/Stream | Little White River |
| Coordinates | 43.15969, -101.54473 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,070 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,280 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 77 acres |
| Drainage Area | 204 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,100 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DEPT. OF INTERIOR FWS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD01193 |
| Federal ID | SD01193 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |