Chmela Dam

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyBuffalo
Nearest CityNONE
River/StreamCrow Creek-TR
Coordinates43.98607, -99.06167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length468 ft
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage88 acre-ft
Max Storage88 acre-ft
Normal Storage43 acre-ft
Max Discharge660 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerDennis & Doris Chmela
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDSD00188
Federal IDSD00188
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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