Fortune Dam

South Dakota — Haakon County — Witchers Holes Creek

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyHaakon
RiverWitchers Holes Creek
Coordinates44.24942, -101.51359

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length310 ft
NID Storage52 acre-ft
Max Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 3, 1973
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1952
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerCASEY FORTUNE

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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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