Bison
South Dakota — Perkins County — THUNDER BUTTE CREEK
Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Perkins |
| River | THUNDER BUTTE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 45.46244, -102.39719 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,300 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 122 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | — |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | November 6, 2018 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1947 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | GF&P |
| Other Name | Owens |
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.