Canton Dam No.1

South Dakota — Lincoln County — TRIB-BIG SIOUX RIVER

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyLincoln
RiverTRIB-BIG SIOUX RIVER
Coordinates43.30638, -96.57627

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length455 ft
NID Storage159 acre-ft
Max Storage159 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionNovember 13, 1979
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1977
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBRAD GOODROAD
Other NameChristmas Lake

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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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