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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| 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 | Not assessed | 25 | Irrigation | 1960 |
| Cedar Creek Dam | Low | Not assessed | 27 | Recreation | 1989 |
| Little White River Dike | Low | Not assessed | 24 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1934 |
| Harris Dam | Low | Not assessed | 24 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1940 |
| Scharman Dam | Low | Not assessed | 14 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1950 |
| Lacreek #10 Dam | Low | Fair | 14 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1934 |
| Huddleston Dam | Low | Not assessed | 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 |