Clarence Smith Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyZiebach
Nearest CityNONE
River/StreamSophia Creek-TR
Coordinates45.27888, -101.67252

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length492 ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage81 acre-ft
Max Storage81 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge2,403 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerYoung Ranch LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/01/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDSD00788
Federal IDSD00788
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Bud Young Section 3 0.8 mi High K. Dorsey No.2 3.5 mi Low M. Aspach 3.8 mi Low Robert Meyer No.3 4.2 mi Low K. Dorsey No.1 4.5 mi Low Robert Meyer No.2 4.9 mi Low Robert Meyer No.1 6.0 mi Low Sammons No.2 6.7 mi Low Tribe No.11 7.1 mi Low Sammons 7.5 mi Low