Malon Dam is an earth dam located in Meade County, South Dakota, built in 2001. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 395 ft long, taller than 72% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Malon Dam
The primary purpose of Malon 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 Harvey Malon (private). It impounds the Pine Creek.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 395 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 340 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 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 09/17/2002. That was over 24 years ago.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Meade |
| River/Stream | Pine Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.52499, -102.37249 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 395 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,770 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Harvey Malon |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/17/2002 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02496 |
| Federal ID | SD02496 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |