Estabrook Dam
Estabrook Dam is an earth dam located in Aurora County, South Dakota, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Estabrook Dam
The primary purpose of Estabrook Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Todd Worrell (private). It impounds the Trib. Firesteel Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 320 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 | Aurora |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Trib. Firesteel Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.84148, -98.43617 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,250 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TODD WORRELL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02206 |
| Federal ID | SD02206 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |