Menno Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyHutchinson
Nearest CityOLIVET
River/StreamJAMES RIVER TRIBUTARY
Coordinates43.26223, -97.61467

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height53 ft
Dam Height53 ft
Dam Length660 ft
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,050 acre-ft
Max Storage2,050 acre-ft
Normal Storage700 acre-ft
Surface Area48 acres
Drainage Area13 sq mi
Max Discharge30,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerGF&P
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/15/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDSD00026
Federal IDSD00026
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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