Lake Corsica Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyDouglas
Nearest CityNONE
River/StreamCHOTEAU CREEK
Coordinates43.40781, -98.29611

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length720 ft
Year Completed1939 (87 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,020 acre-ft
Max Storage2,020 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,200 acre-ft
Surface Area116 acres
Drainage Area81 sq mi
Max Discharge26,800 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDOUGLAS COUNTY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/15/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDSD01091
Federal IDSD01091
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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