Bednar Dam

South Dakota — Ziebach County — TR. OF ELM CREEK

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyZiebach
RiverTR. OF ELM CREEK
Coordinates45.07499, -101.63832

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length1,329 ft
NID Storage1,439 acre-ft
Max Storage1,439 acre-ft
Surface Area60 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 10, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1933
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
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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