Kip Krull Dam
Kip Krull Dam is an earth dam located in Hughes County, South Dakota, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kip Krull Dam
The primary purpose of Kip Krull 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 Kip Krull (private). It impounds the Trib. S. Chapelle Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 287 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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. S. Chapelle Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.29166, -99.75499 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 287 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,310 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | KIP KRULL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02421 |
| Federal ID | SD02421 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |