18Total Dams
9High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Todd County, South Dakota
Todd County has 18 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 9 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Todd County is 61 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Indian Scout at 50 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Scout | High | Satisfactory | 50 | Recreation | 2010 |
| Ghost Hawk | High | Unsatisfactory | 47 | Recreation | 1975 |
| He Dog | High | Satisfactory | 41 | Irrigation | 1936 |
| Rosebud | High | Satisfactory | 37 | Recreation | 1935 |
| Parmelee | High | Fair | 36 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Ring Thunder | High | Fair | 33 | Recreation | 1974 |
| Sully 2 | High | Satisfactory | 29 | Recreation | 1935 |
| Antelope | High | Poor | 25 | Recreation | 1939 |
| South Okreek | High | Fair | 17 | Recreation | 1935 |
| Copeland Dam | Low | Not assessed | 24 | Irrigation | 1973 |
| Tower Dam | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1934 |
| C Klein Dam | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1946 |
| Paulsen | Low | Not assessed | 19 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1930 |
| C Mccormick Dam | Low | Not assessed | 16 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1946 |
| Gregg Dam No. 2 | Low | Not assessed | 15 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 2014 |
| Tate Dam | Low | Not assessed | 14 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1986 |
| Foster Dam | Low | Not assessed | 14 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 2015 |
| Gregg Dam | Low | Not assessed | 12 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 2009 |