Paulson Dam is an earth dam located in Moody County, South Dakota, built in 1997. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 563 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 Paulson Dam
The primary purpose of Paulson 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 Loren Paulson (private). It impounds the MUD Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 563 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 151 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/28/2002. That was over 24 years ago.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Moody |
| River/Stream | MUD Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.11265, -96.51281 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 563 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,120 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Loren Paulson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/28/2002 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02487 |
| Federal ID | SD02487 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |