Browns Valley Diversion Dam

South Dakota — Roberts County — Little Minnesota River

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyRoberts
RiverLittle Minnesota River
Coordinates45.58743, -96.84915

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length1,300 ft
NID Storage537 acre-ft
Max Storage537 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed2010
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerUpper Minnesota River Watershed District

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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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