Faulkton Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Faulk |
| Nearest City | FAULKTON |
| River/Stream | SOUTH FORK SNAKE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 45.03292, -99.16746 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 102 acres |
| Drainage Area | 145 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GF&P |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/28/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |