Dean Strand Dam is an earth dam located in Davison County, South Dakota, built in 1992. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 7 ft7 ft tall and 848 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 Dean Strand Dam
The primary purpose of Dean Strand 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 Dean Strand (private). It impounds the Trib. Enemy Creek.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 848 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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 | Davison |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Trib. Enemy Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.65707, -98.06694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 848 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 245 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Dean Strand |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02374 |
| Federal ID | SD02374 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |