Red Owl

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyMeade
Nearest CityRED OWL
River/StreamTR-RED OWL CK.
Coordinates44.69232, -102.55562

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length540 ft
Year Completed1937 (89 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage260 acre-ft
Max Storage260 acre-ft
Normal Storage123 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge300 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMEADE COUNTY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/18/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDSD00310
Federal IDSD00310
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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