Bechen Dam

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyJackson
Nearest CityNONE
River/StreamTR-BAD RIVER
Coordinates43.89166, -101.45166

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length55 ft
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage276 acre-ft
Max Storage276 acre-ft
Normal Storage203 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,770 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerGRANT PATTERSON
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDSD01054
Federal IDSD01054
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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