Fordham Dam

South Dakota — Clark County — TRIB. FOSTER CREEK

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyClark
RiverTRIB. FOSTER CREEK
Coordinates44.77277, -97.93245

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length500 ft
NID Storage950 acre-ft
Max Storage950 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 17, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1941
Primary PurposeRecreation
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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