Farley Lake Dam

High HazardFair Condition

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyGrant
Nearest CityMILBANK
River/StreamWHETSTONE RIVER
Coordinates45.22825, -96.64375

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length2,800 ft
Year Completed1910 (116 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,300 acre-ft
Max Storage1,300 acre-ft
Normal Storage340 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area74 sq mi
Max Discharge5,400 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF MILBANK
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/04/2022

Identifiers

NID IDSD01030
Federal IDSD01030
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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