Dams in Todd County, South Dakota
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 | 24 | Irrigation | 1973 | |
| Tower Dam | Low | 20 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1934 | |
| C Klein Dam | Low | 20 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1946 | |
| Paulsen | Low | Not Rated | 19 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1930 |
| C Mccormick Dam | Low | 16 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1946 | |
| Gregg Dam No. 2 | Low | 15 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 2014 | |
| Tate Dam | Low | 14 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1986 | |
| Foster Dam | Low | 14 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 2015 | |
| Gregg Dam | Low | 12 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 2009 |