Benson Dam

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyTripp
Nearest CityNONE
River/StreamWILLOW CREEK
Coordinates43.12166, -99.99166

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length700 ft
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,900 acre-ft
Max Storage2,900 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,450 acre-ft
Surface Area116 acres
Drainage Area78 sq mi
Max Discharge6,000 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerROBERT & JUDY BENSON
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Last Inspection11/01/1983
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDSD02242
Federal IDSD02242
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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