Burgess Big Dam

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyFall River
Nearest CityNONE
River/StreamKennedy Creek
Coordinates43.21508, -103.09429

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length900 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage105 acre-ft
Max Storage105 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Max Discharge4,200 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDSD01391
Federal IDSD01391
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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