Clarence Smith Dam

South Dakota — Ziebach County — Sophia Creek-TR

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyZiebach
RiverSophia Creek-TR
Coordinates45.27888, -101.67252

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length492 ft
NID Storage81 acre-ft
Max Storage81 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 1, 2018
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1958
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerYoung Ranch LLC
Other NameBud Young No. 2

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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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