Bushong Dam
Bushong Dam is an earth dam located in Hand County, South Dakota, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bushong Dam
The primary purpose of Bushong 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 Todd Bushong (private). It impounds the Tr. Wolf Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 714 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 221 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 2002, 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 10/31/2006. That was over 19 years ago.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Hand |
| River/Stream | Tr. Wolf Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.69558, -98.73049 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 714 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 221 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 221 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 810 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | TODD BUSHONG |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 10/31/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02542 |
| Federal ID | SD02542 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |