Ringer Wpa
Ringer Wpa is an earth dam located in Marshall County, South Dakota, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ringer Wpa
The primary purpose of Ringer Wpa 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 Usf&ws (federal). It impounds the Ringer Slough.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 72 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 | Marshall |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Ringer Slough |
| Coordinates | 45.80166, -97.43666 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 72 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 490 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USF&WS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02346 |
| Federal ID | SD02346 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |