Joes Spreader Dam
Joes Spreader Dam is an earth dam located in Harding County, South Dakota, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Joes Spreader Dam
The primary purpose of Joes Spreader Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Painters Inc. (private). It impounds the Tr-little Missouri River.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 725 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. Completed in 1951, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 | Harding |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Missouri River |
| Coordinates | 45.69499, -103.78332 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 725 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PAINTERS INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD01438 |
| Federal ID | SD01438 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |