Shaeffer Dam
South Dakota — McCook County — TR VERMILLION RIVER
Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | McCook |
| River | TR VERMILLION RIVER |
| Coordinates | 43.61181, -97.16373 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 297 ft |
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | — |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 2008 |
| Primary Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | JAMES SHAEFFER |
Location Map
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.