Cedar Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Bennett County, South Dakota, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 200 ft long, taller than 59% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Cedar Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Cedar Creek Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Slattery Brothers Inc. (private). It impounds the Cedar Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 168 acre-feet. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Bennett |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.05817, -101.63023 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 450 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Slattery Brothers Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02185 |
| Federal ID | SD02185 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |