Fischer Dam is an earth dam located in Tripp County, South Dakota, built in 2001. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 435 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 Fischer Dam
The primary purpose of Fischer 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 Kenneth L. Fischer (private). It impounds the Tr Cottonwood Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 435 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 399 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
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 | Tripp |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr Cottonwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.49499, -100.06499 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 435 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 399 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 399 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 405 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Kenneth L. Fischer |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/17/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02482 |
| Federal ID | SD02482 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |