Howie Dam

South Dakota — Meade County — TR-WHITE OWL CREEK

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyMeade
RiverTR-WHITE OWL CREEK
Coordinates44.61333, -102.42499

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length520 ft
NID Storage306 acre-ft
Max Storage306 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 18, 2021
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1949
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerRAYMOND HOWIE
Other NameWhite Owl 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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