Farley Lake Dam

South Dakota — Grant County — WHETSTONE RIVER

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyGrant
RiverWHETSTONE RIVER
Coordinates45.22825, -96.64375

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length2,800 ft
NID Storage1,300 acre-ft
Max Storage1,300 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status—
Last InspectionAugust 4, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1910
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF MILBANK

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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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