6Total Dams
0High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Lake County, South Dakota
Lake County has 6 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams.
The average dam in Lake County is 43 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Alvine Dam at 30 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvine Dam | Low | Not assessed | 30 | Recreation | 1974 |
| Lake Herman Mip #3 | Low | Not assessed | 29 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1981 |
| Gutzman | Low | Not assessed | 28 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1970 |
| Wolf Dam | Low | Not assessed | 26 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 2009 |
| Lake Herman Mip #2 | Low | Not assessed | 21 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1980 |
| Lake Herman Mip #1 | Low | Not assessed | 18 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1980 |