Lake Wanalain Dam

South Dakota, Brule County, American Creek

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyBrule
RiverAmerican Creek
Coordinates43.81095, -99.25208

Physical Characteristics

NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length250 ft
NID Storage8,378 acre-ft
Max Storage8,378 acre-ft
Surface Area110 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 3, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1936
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerS&PL

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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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