Zebroski is an earth dam located in Hughes County, South Dakota, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 34 ft34 ft tall and 325 ft long, taller than 78% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Zebroski
The primary purpose of Zebroski 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 Ray Zebroski (private). It impounds the Trib. Missouri River.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 28 acre-feet. Completed in 1975, the structure is well into its service life at over 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.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Hughes |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Trib. Missouri River |
| Coordinates | 44.35017, -100.24409 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 441 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Ray Zebroski |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02320 |
| Federal ID | SD02320 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |