Bednar Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Ziebach |
| Nearest City | DUPREE |
| River/Stream | TR. OF ELM CREEK |
| Coordinates | 45.07499, -101.63832 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,329 ft |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,439 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,439 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,516 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | S&PL |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/10/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |