Dams in Bennett County, South Dakota
12Total Dams
2High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Bennett County, South Dakota
Bennett County has 12 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Bennett County is 79 years old. The most common purpose is fish and wildlife pond. The tallest dam is Little White River Dam at 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little White River Dam | High | Fair | 32 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1938 |
| Allen | High | Unsatisfactory | 24 | Recreation | 1961 |
| Jacquot Dam | Significant | 25 | Irrigation | 1960 | |
| Cedar Creek Dam | Low | 27 | Recreation | 1989 | |
| Little White River Dike | Low | 24 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1934 | |
| Harris Dam | Low | 24 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1940 | |
| Scharman Dam | Low | 14 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1950 | |
| Lacreek #10 Dam | Low | Fair | 14 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1934 |
| Huddleston Dam | Low | 12 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | ||
| Lacreek Dam No. 9 | Low | Poor | 12 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1934 |
| Lacreek Dam No. 8 | Low | Satisfactory | 12 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1934 |
| Lacreek Dam No. 7 | Low | Fair | 11 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1934 |