Richmond
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Brown |
| Nearest City | ABERDEEN |
| River/Stream | FOOT CREEK |
| Coordinates | 45.53335, -98.59157 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 19,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 19,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 824 acres |
| Drainage Area | 159 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,620 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | S&PL |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/13/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |