Overberg Wpa #2

Overberg Wpa #2 is an earth dam located in Roberts County, South Dakota, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Overberg Wpa #2

The primary purpose of Overberg Wpa #2 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 Trib. Buffalo Lake.

The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 82 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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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyRoberts
Nearest CityNone
River/StreamTrib. Buffalo Lake
Coordinates45.67178, -97.21825

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length240 ft
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage82 acre-ft
Max Storage82 acre-ft
Normal Storage41 acre-ft
Max Discharge25 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerUSF&WS
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDSD02353
Federal IDSD02353
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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