Fort Randall Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyCharles Mix
Nearest CityGREENWOOD
River/StreamMISSOURI RIVER
Coordinates43.06110, -98.56017

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height170 ft
Dam Length10,700 ft
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,300,000 acre-ft
Max Storage6,300,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,800,000 acre-ft
Surface Area118,400 acres
Drainage Area14,150 sq mi
Max Discharge629,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Omaha District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection07/16/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDSD01093
Federal IDSD01093
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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