Mendel Dam

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyHutchinson
Nearest CityNONE
River/StreamTRIB. JAMES RIVER
Coordinates43.32999, -97.59999

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length700 ft
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage700 acre-ft
Max Storage700 acre-ft
Normal Storage455 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres
Max Discharge5,400 cfs

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDSD02312
Federal IDSD02312
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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