6Total Dams
0High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in McCook County, South Dakota
McCook County has 6 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams.
The average dam in McCook County is 39 years old. The most common purpose is fish and wildlife pond. The tallest dam is East Vermillion at 41 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Vermillion | Low | Not assessed | 41 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1958 |
| Shaeffer Dam | Low | Not assessed | 30 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 2008 |
| Katzer | Low | Not assessed | 27 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1966 |
| Ortman Dam | Low | Not assessed | 22 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 2001 |
| Cooper Dam | Low | Not assessed | 21 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1997 |
| Mccook Country Club Dam | Low | Not assessed | 15 | Recreation | 1988 |