Elm Lake Dam

South Dakota — Brown County

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyBrown
Coordinates45.85212, -98.70872

Physical Characteristics

NID Height52 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length1,150 ft
NID Storage28,800 acre-ft
Max Storage28,800 acre-ft
Surface Area1,150 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1937
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerS&PL

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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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