Fordham Dam

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyClark
Nearest CityNONE
River/StreamTRIB. FOSTER CREEK
Coordinates44.77277, -97.93245

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1941 (85 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage950 acre-ft
Max Storage950 acre-ft
Normal Storage350 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,450 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerGF&P
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Last Inspection10/17/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDSD02367
Federal IDSD02367
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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