Little White River Dam

South Dakota — Bennett County — LITTLE WHITE RIVER

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyBennett
RiverLITTLE WHITE RIVER
Coordinates43.16889, -101.53500

Physical Characteristics

NID Height32 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length7,676 ft
NID Storage2,957 acre-ft
Max Storage2,957 acre-ft
Surface Area150 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 17, 2019
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1938
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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