Luxemberger Dam
Luxemberger Dam is an earth dam located in Aurora County, South Dakota, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Luxemberger Dam
The primary purpose of Luxemberger 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 Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Platte Creek-tr.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 620 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 51 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 452 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/17/2020.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Aurora |
| River/Stream | Platte Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 43.73000, -98.74667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 452 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 452 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 141 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 51 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/17/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD10060 |
| Federal ID | SD10060 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |