Denby Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyOglala Lakota
Nearest CityWounded Knee
River/StreamWounded Knee Creek
Coordinates43.05738, -102.31501

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length540 ft
Year Completed1939 (87 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage439 acre-ft
Max Storage439 acre-ft
Normal Storage257 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area23 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBIA
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDSD00968
Federal IDSD00968
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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