Smith Dam

South Dakota — Lyman County — TRIB. MEDICINE CREEK

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyLyman
RiverTRIB. MEDICINE CREEK
Coordinates43.99999, -100.33329

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length1,500 ft
NID Storage229 acre-ft
Max Storage229 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerDICK SMITH

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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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