Curlew
Curlew is an earth dam located in Meade County, South Dakota, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Curlew
The primary purpose of Curlew is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gf&p (state). It impounds the Tr-elk Creek.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,800 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/19/2023.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Meade |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-elk Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.24226, -102.75429 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 4,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GF&P |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02160 |
| Federal ID | SD02160 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |