Pitan Dam is an earth dam located in Jones County, South Dakota, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall and 353 ft long, taller than 82% 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 Pitan Dam
The primary purpose of Pitan 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 Herb Pitan (private). It impounds the Trib. White River.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 353 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 81 acre-feet. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Jones |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Trib. White River |
| Coordinates | 43.73333, -100.43332 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 353 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 135 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Herb Pitan |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02328 |
| Federal ID | SD02328 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |