Feller Dam
Feller Dam is an earth dam located in Hughes County, South Dakota, built in 1998. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Feller Dam
The primary purpose of Feller 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 James A. Feller (private). It impounds the Dehart Draw.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 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 05/11/2000. That was over 25 years ago.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Hughes |
| River/Stream | Dehart Draw |
| Coordinates | 44.41249, -99.97689 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JAMES A. FELLER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 05/11/2000 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02500 |
| Federal ID | SD02500 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |