May & Sons Dam
May & Sons Dam is an earth dam located in Jackson County, South Dakota, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About May & Sons Dam
The primary purpose of May & Sons 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 May & Sons Inc. (private). It impounds the Trib. Potato Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 170 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 | Jackson |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Trib. Potato Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.46666, -101.95832 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 375 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MAY & SONS INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02322 |
| Federal ID | SD02322 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |