Denby Dam
South Dakota — Oglala Lakota County — Wounded Knee Creek
Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Oglala Lakota |
| River | Wounded Knee Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.05738, -102.31501 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| NID Storage | 439 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 439 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1939 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | BIA |
Location Map
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.