Angostura Dam

South Dakota — Fall River County — CHEYENNE RIVER

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyFall River
RiverCHEYENNE RIVER
Coordinates43.34340, -103.43820

Physical Characteristics

NID Height193 ft
Dam Height193 ft
Dam Length2,030 ft
NID Storage197,100 acre-ft
Max Storage197,100 acre-ft
Surface Area4,706 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 26, 2020
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1949
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NameAngostura Reservoir

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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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