Copeland Dam
Copeland Dam is an earth dam located in Todd County, South Dakota, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Copeland Dam
The primary purpose of Copeland Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Matt & Jeani Reiman (private). It impounds the Big Eagle Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 410 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 100 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/17/2001. That was over 24 years ago.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Todd |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Big Eagle Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.15829, -100.25169 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 410 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 410 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 100 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,330 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MATT & JEANI REIMAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 10/17/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02442 |
| Federal ID | SD02442 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |