Bill Welk Dam

South Dakota — Brown County — FOOT CREEK

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyBrown
RiverFOOT CREEK
Coordinates45.60867, -98.63840

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length438 ft
NID Storage441 acre-ft
Max Storage441 acre-ft
Surface Area46 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1996
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBILL WELK

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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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