Besler Dam No. 5

South Dakota — Perkins County — TR MOREAU RIVER

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyPerkins
RiverTR MOREAU RIVER
Coordinates45.38915, -102.51942

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length539 ft
NID Storage670 acre-ft
Max Storage670 acre-ft
Surface Area51 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionNovember 19, 2003
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed2001
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWAYNE BESLER

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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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