Hoffman Dam
Hoffman Dam is an earth dam located in Tripp County, South Dakota, built in 2007. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hoffman Dam
The primary purpose of Hoffman 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 Brian Hoffman (private). It impounds the Tr White River.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 530 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 116 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2007, 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.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Tripp |
| River/Stream | Tr White River |
| Coordinates | 43.63542, -99.79812 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | BRIAN HOFFMAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02554 |
| Federal ID | SD02554 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |