Cain Creek Dam
Cain Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Beadle County, South Dakota, built in 1939. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Cain Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Cain Creek 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 Cain Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 641 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 260 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 340 square miles. Completed in 1939, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/19/2020.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Beadle |
| River/Stream | Cain Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.25806, -98.23528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 641 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 340 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,940 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/19/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02484 |
| Federal ID | SD02484 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |