M. Oehlerking

South Dakota — Hyde County — WEST FORK ELM CREEK

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyHyde
RiverWEST FORK ELM CREEK
Coordinates44.31499, -99.43666

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length705 ft
NID Storage263 acre-ft
Max Storage263 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1935
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerM. OEHLERKING

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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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