Okaton Dam

South Dakota — Jones County — TRIB. DRY CREEK

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyJones
RiverTRIB. DRY CREEK
Coordinates43.92103, -100.90201

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length600 ft
NID Storage320 acre-ft
Max Storage320 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 27, 2023
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1930
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerS&PL

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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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