Dams in Aurora County, South Dakota
8Total Dams
0High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Aurora County, South Dakota
Aurora County has 8 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Aurora County is 70 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Wilmarth at 31 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmarth | Low | 31 | Recreation | 1937 | |
| Stickney (jones) | Low | 24 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1965 | |
| Fraser | Low | 20 | Recreation | 1934 | |
| Estabrook Dam | Low | 18 | Irrigation | 1976 | |
| New Stickney (nelson) | Low | 18 | Recreation | 1965 | |
| Luxemberger Dam | Low | Poor | 13 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1938 |
| Mcqueen Dam | Low | 12 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 2007 | |
| Old Stickney | Low | 10 | Recreation | 1926 |