Sioux Falls Diversion Weir

South Dakota — Minnehaha County

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyMinnehaha
Coordinates43.59724, -96.73049

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length331 ft
NID Storage1,200 acre-ft
Max Storage1,200 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF SIOUX FALLS

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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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