Cold Creek Dam
Cold Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Fall River County, South Dakota, built in 1943. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Cold Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Cold Creek Dam 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 Cindy Brunson (private). It impounds the Coal Creek near Edgemont.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 870 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet. Completed in 1943, 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 07/26/1978. That was over 47 years ago.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Fall River |
| Nearest City | Edgemont |
| River/Stream | Coal Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.20079, -103.85334 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 870 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 715 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Cindy Brunson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/1978 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD01402 |
| Federal ID | SD01402 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |