Cain Creek Dam

South Dakota — Beadle County — Cain Creek

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyBeadle
RiverCain Creek
Coordinates44.25806, -98.23528

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length641 ft
NID Storage260 acre-ft
Max Storage260 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 19, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1939
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

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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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