Dams in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota
6Total Dams
4High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota
Oglala Lakota County has 6 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 3 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Oglala Lakota County is 80 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Oglala at 62 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oglala | High | Unsatisfactory | 62 | Recreation | 1941 |
| Kyle | High | Satisfactory | 37 | Recreation | 1935 |
| White Clay | High | Unsatisfactory | 35 | Recreation | 1936 |
| Wolf Creek | High | Unsatisfactory | 27 | Irrigation | 1965 |
| Denby Dam | Low | Not Rated | 27 | Recreation | 1939 |
| Chief Dam | Low | 26 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1960 |