Warren Jackson Dam
Warren Jackson Dam is an earth dam located in Moody County, South Dakota, built in 1999. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Warren Jackson Dam
The primary purpose of Warren Jackson 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 Warren Jackson (private). It impounds the Tr. Squaw Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 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.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Moody |
| River/Stream | Tr. Squaw Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.01559, -96.68520 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 736 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | WARREN JACKSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02498 |
| Federal ID | SD02498 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |