Cooper Dam

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyMcCook
River/StreamTR-W. FORK VERMILLION RIVER
Coordinates43.56068, -97.34476

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length240 ft
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage60 acre-ft
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge945 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerBILL COOPER
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDSD02493
Federal IDSD02493
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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