Abernathy Dam
Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Buffalo |
| Nearest City | NONE |
| River/Stream | Elm Creek-TR |
| Coordinates | 44.14310, -99.17457 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 308 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 625 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | JACK & DOROTHY ABERNATHY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |