Stoeser Dam #2
Stoeser Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Stanley County, South Dakota, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Stoeser Dam #2
The primary purpose of Stoeser Dam #2 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 Bernard Stoeser (private). It impounds the Trib. Willow Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 280 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 09/09/1999. That was over 26 years ago.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Stanley |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Trib. Willow Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.40519, -100.65484 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,180 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | BERNARD STOESER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 09/09/1999 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02460 |
| Federal ID | SD02460 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |