Sioux Falls Diversion
South Dakota — Minnehaha County — BIG SIOUX RIVER
Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Minnehaha |
| River | BIG SIOUX RIVER |
| Coordinates | 43.59964, -96.74147 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 82 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | — |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1960 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY OF SIOUX FALLS |
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.