Bettcher Number 1

South Dakota — Mellette County — WHITE RIVER OFFSTREAM

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyMellette
RiverWHITE RIVER OFFSTREAM
Coordinates43.71666, -100.46332

Physical Characteristics

NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length485 ft
NID Storage26 acre-ft
Max Storage26 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerALBERT BETTCHER

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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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