Lindskov Dam is an earth dam located in Corson County, South Dakota, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 225 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 Lindskov Dam
The primary purpose of Lindskov 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 Les Lindskov (private). It impounds the Trib. Cottonwood Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 09/02/1999. That was over 27 years ago.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Corson |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Trib. Cottonwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.63329, -101.56669 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 675 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Les Lindskov |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/02/1999 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02451 |
| Federal ID | SD02451 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |