Joubert Drainage Dam
Joubert Drainage Dam is an earth dam located in Charles Mix County, South Dakota, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Joubert Drainage Dam
The primary purpose of Joubert Drainage Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Tributary To Platte Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 265 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 56 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 501 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/18/2020.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Charles Mix |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Platte Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.47330, -98.72000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 265 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 501 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 501 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 56 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,932 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/18/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02217 |
| Federal ID | SD02217 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |