King Dam No. 1

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyHaakon
Nearest CityNONE
River/StreamWest Plum Creek-TR
Coordinates44.31166, -101.64999

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length800 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage740 acre-ft
Max Storage740 acre-ft
Normal Storage590 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,374 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerRICHARD KING
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection09/20/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDSD00857
Federal IDSD00857
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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