Waletich Dam is an earth dam located in Roberts County, South Dakota, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 540 ft long, taller than 65% 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 Waletich Dam
The primary purpose of Waletich 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 Dewain Waletich (private). It impounds the Tr-little Minnesota River.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 | Roberts |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Minnesota River |
| Coordinates | 45.65450, -97.11183 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,090 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Dewain Waletich |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02541 |
| Federal ID | SD02541 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |