Mendel Dam
Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Hutchinson |
| Nearest City | NONE |
| River/Stream | TRIB. JAMES RIVER |
| Coordinates | 43.32999, -97.59999 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 455 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Max Discharge | 5,400 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | CLINTON BAUER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |