Halverson Dam
Halverson Dam is an earth dam located in Lyman County, South Dakota, built in 2004. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Halverson Dam
The primary purpose of Halverson 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 Steve Halverson (private). It impounds the Tr. White River.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 187 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2004, 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 10/19/2005. That was over 20 years ago.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Lyman |
| River/Stream | Tr. White River |
| Coordinates | 43.82030, -99.81935 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 675 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | STEVE HALVERSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 10/19/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02537 |
| Federal ID | SD02537 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |