Olsen Dam

South Dakota — Buffalo County

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyBuffalo
Coordinates44.06054, -98.98940

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length280 ft
NID Storage33 acre-ft
Max Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition Assessment—
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1952
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerA. E. PARSON

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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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