Lathum Dam
Significant Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Faulk |
| Nearest City | NONE |
| River/Stream | SOUTH FORK SNAKE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 45.01520, -99.42149 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 634 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 634 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,350 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | S&PL |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 07/28/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |