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South Dakota — Butte County — WILLOW CREEK

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyButte
RiverWILLOW CREEK
Coordinates44.83540, -103.38644

Physical Characteristics

NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length1,500 ft
NID Storage2,550 acre-ft
Max Storage2,550 acre-ft
Surface Area186 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 16, 2024
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1958
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerGF&P

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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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