Overberg Wpa #2 is an earth dam located in Roberts County, South Dakota, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 7 ft7 ft tall and 240 ft long. 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 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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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Roberts |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Trib. Buffalo Lake |
| Coordinates | 45.67178, -97.21825 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 25 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Usf&ws |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02353 |
| Federal ID | SD02353 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |