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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