Lake Corsica Dam

South Dakota — Douglas County — CHOTEAU CREEK

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyDouglas
RiverCHOTEAU CREEK
Coordinates43.40781, -98.29611

Physical Characteristics

NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length720 ft
NID Storage2,020 acre-ft
Max Storage2,020 acre-ft
Surface Area116 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 15, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1939
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerDOUGLAS COUNTY

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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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