Dry Run Subimpoundment
Dry Run Subimpoundment is an earth dam located in Brown County, South Dakota, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dry Run Subimpoundment
The primary purpose of Dry Run Subimpoundment 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 Dry Run Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 260 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 90 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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 | Brown |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Dry Run Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.81017, -98.25179 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 90 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,000 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 | SD02396 |
| Federal ID | SD02396 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |