Strawberry
Strawberry is an earth dam located in Lawrence County, South Dakota, built in 1936. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Strawberry
The primary purpose of Strawberry is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is public utility-owned. It impounds the West Strawberry Creek near Wild Bill Campground.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 292 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 6 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 09/05/2019.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Lawrence |
| Nearest City | Wild Bill Campground |
| River/Stream | West Strawberry Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.31080, -103.69067 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 292 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/05/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02649 |
| Federal ID | SD02649 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |