Benson Dam

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyHarding
Nearest CityNONE
River/StreamTR-MOREAU RIVER
Coordinates45.23499, -103.69499

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length1,200 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage135 acre-ft
Max Storage135 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Max Discharge3,750 cfs

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDSD01914
Federal IDSD01914
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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