Deerfield Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyPennington
Nearest CityRAPID CITY
River/StreamCASTLE CREEK
Coordinates44.02920, -103.78530

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height171 ft
Dam Height171 ft
Dam Length825 ft
Year Completed1947 (79 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage42,310 acre-ft
Max Storage42,310 acre-ft
Normal Storage15,655 acre-ft
Surface Area423 acres
Drainage Area92 sq mi
Max Discharge103,400 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection05/03/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDSD01138
Federal IDSD01138
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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