Dams in Hutchinson County, South Dakota
9Total Dams
1High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Hutchinson County, South Dakota
Hutchinson County has 9 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Hutchinson County is 67 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Menno Dam at 53 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menno Dam | High | Fair | 53 | Recreation | 1935 |
| Mendel Dam | Low | 36 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1976 | |
| Bauer Dam | Low | 32 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1976 | |
| Guericke | Low | 31 | Recreation | 1967 | |
| Ulmer Dam | Low | 31 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1975 | |
| Dimock | Low | 30 | Recreation | 1937 | |
| Tripp | Low | 27 | Recreation | 1934 | |
| Hofer Dam | Low | 25 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1972 | |
| Mensch | Low | 17 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1955 |