Dams in Brookings County, South Dakota
8Total Dams
0High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Brookings County, South Dakota
Brookings 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 Brookings County is 36 years old. The most common purpose is fish and wildlife pond. The tallest dam is Upper Deer Creek-lake Hendricks Watershed (udclh) 1-c at 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Deer Creek-lake Hendricks Watershed (udclh) 1-c | Low | 30 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1970 | |
| Gibbons No. 3 | Low | 26 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 2000 | |
| Gibbons No. 4 | Low | 26 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 2000 | |
| Dry Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 23 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1997 |
| Gibbons Dam | Low | 21 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1996 | |
| Bullis Wetland Dam | Low | Poor | 12 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1995 |
| Winter Dam | Low | 10 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 2002 | |
| Bolstad Wpa | Low | 7 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1955 |