Dry Lake Dam
Dry Lake Dam is an other dam located in Brookings County, South Dakota, built in 1997. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Dry Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Dry Lake 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 Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Drainage-tr.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 108 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 350 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,935 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 09/22/2020.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Brookings |
| River/Stream | Drainage-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.35000, -97.05000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 108 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,935 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,935 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 477 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 350 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 422 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/22/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02479 |
| Federal ID | SD02479 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |