Francis Chaffee Dam No.1
South Dakota — Meade County — ELM CREEK-TR
Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Meade |
| River | ELM CREEK-TR |
| Coordinates | 44.62135, -102.88878 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | — |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1957 |
| Primary Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | FRANCIS CHAFFEE |
Location Map
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.