Amsden

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyDay
Nearest CityFERNEY
River/StreamJAMES RIVER TR
Coordinates45.35312, -97.97663

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length690 ft
Year Completed1937 (89 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,815 acre-ft
Max Storage4,815 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,740 acre-ft
Surface Area230 acres
Drainage Area56 sq mi
Max Discharge7,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerGF&P
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Last Inspection11/05/2019
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDSD00326
Federal IDSD00326
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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