Wells Dam
South Dakota — Brule County — TR-MISSOURI
Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Brule |
| River | TR-MISSOURI |
| Coordinates | 43.89051, -99.10398 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 610 ft |
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | — |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | October 2, 2010 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1935 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | S&PL |
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.