Snavely No. 2
Snavely No. 2 is an earth dam located in Tripp County, South Dakota. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Snavely No. 2
The primary purpose of Snavely No. 2 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 Chris B. Snavely (private). It impounds the Tr. Old Lodge Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 260 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 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.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Tripp |
| River/Stream | Tr. Old Lodge Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.61402, -99.82332 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,620 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | CHRIS B. SNAVELY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02600 |
| Federal ID | SD02600 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |