Dams in Spink County, South Dakota
4Total Dams
1High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Spink County, South Dakota
Spink County has 4 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. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Spink County is 77 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Mirage at 38 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redfield Lake | High | Poor | 30 | Recreation | 1939 |
| Mirage | Low | 38 | Water Supply | 1972 | |
| Dudley Dam | Low | 20 | Recreation | 1934 | |
| Crook Dam | Low | 11 | Irrigation | 1951 |