Custer West

South Dakota — Custer County — French Creek

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyCuster
RiverFrench Creek
Coordinates43.75967, -103.62151

Physical Characteristics

NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length300 ft
NID Storage123 acre-ft
Max Storage123 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 9, 2023
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1943
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Custer

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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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