Kraft Dam
Kraft Dam is an earth dam located in Edmunds County, South Dakota, built in 1939. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kraft Dam
The primary purpose of Kraft Dam 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-north Fork Snake Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 470 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet. Completed in 1939, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 11/15/2016.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Edmunds |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Fork Snake Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.39768, -99.08130 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 3,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GF&P |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 11/15/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02218 |
| Federal ID | SD02218 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |