Schumacher Dam
Schumacher Dam is an earth dam located in Hughes County, South Dakota, built in 1992. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Schumacher Dam
The primary purpose of Schumacher 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 Jim Schumacher (private). It impounds the Trib. Missouri River.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 209 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. 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 | Hughes |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Trib. Missouri River |
| Coordinates | 44.52499, -100.45499 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 209 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 665 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JIM SCHUMACHER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02380 |
| Federal ID | SD02380 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |