Vivian Dam

South Dakota, Lyman County, MEDICINE CREEK

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyLyman
RiverMEDICINE CREEK
Coordinates43.90818, -100.27942

Physical Characteristics

NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length690 ft
NID Storage190 acre-ft
Max Storage190 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition Assessment-
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 27, 2023
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1938
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerS&PL
Other NameKittelson Dam

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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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