Benson Dam

South Dakota, Tripp County, WILLOW CREEK

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyTripp
RiverWILLOW CREEK
Coordinates43.12166, -99.99166

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length700 ft
NID Storage2,900 acre-ft
Max Storage2,900 acre-ft
Surface Area116 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment-
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionNovember 1, 1983
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed1977
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerROBERT & JUDY BENSON

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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