Zell Lake Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyFaulk
River/StreamDove Creek
Coordinates44.94000, -98.78500

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length560 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage480 acre-ft
Max Storage480 acre-ft
Normal Storage368 acre-ft
Surface Area100 acres
Max Discharge2,220 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/21/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDSD00662
Federal IDSD00662
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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