Merkwan Dam

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyCharles Mix
Nearest CityNONE
River/StreamPEASE CREEK-TR
Coordinates43.20593, -98.71705

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length250 ft
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage120 acre-ft
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Max Discharge4,400 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerDAN MERKWAN
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDSD02423
Federal IDSD02423
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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