Lesmeister Dam
Lesmeister Dam is an earth dam located in Corson County, South Dakota. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lesmeister Dam
The primary purpose of Lesmeister Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Keith Lesmeister (private). It impounds the Tr. Oak Creek.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 321 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Corson |
| River/Stream | Tr. Oak Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.67134, -100.51484 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 321 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 321 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 257 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 422 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | KEITH LESMEISTER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02597 |
| Federal ID | SD02597 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |