Merkwan Dam

South Dakota — Charles Mix County

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyCharles Mix
Coordinates43.20593, -98.71705

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length250 ft
NID Storage120 acre-ft
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1981
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerDAN MERKWAN

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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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