Seiler Dam
Seiler Dam is an earth dam located in Corson County, South Dakota, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Seiler Dam
The primary purpose of Seiler 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 George Seiler Jr. (private). It impounds the Trib. Grand River.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 411 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 91 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 | Corson |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Trib. Grand River |
| Coordinates | 45.86666, -101.39999 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 411 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,928 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | GEORGE SEILER JR. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02315 |
| Federal ID | SD02315 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |