K Lazy K Dam
K Lazy K Dam is an earth dam located in Hyde County, South Dakota, built in 2007. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About K Lazy K Dam
The primary purpose of K Lazy K 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 K Lazy K Ranch (private). It impounds the Tr W. Fork Elm Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 610 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 111 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 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 | Hyde |
| River/Stream | Tr W. Fork Elm Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.23262, -99.38666 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 610 ft |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 625 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | K LAZY K RANCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02563 |
| Federal ID | SD02563 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |