Sturgis #4
Sturgis #4 is a gravity dam located in Meade County, South Dakota, built in 1929. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Sturgis #4
The primary purpose of Sturgis #4 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Sturgis (local government). It impounds the Alkali Creek near Sturgis.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1929, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 08/01/1986. That was over 39 years ago.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Meade |
| Nearest City | Sturgis |
| River/Stream | Alkali Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.34999, -103.51999 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 185 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF STURGIS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/1986 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02257 |
| Federal ID | SD02257 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |