Ortman Dam

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyMcCook
River/StreamTR. W. FORK VERMILLION RIVER
Coordinates43.50745, -97.31550

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length375 ft
Year Completed2001 (25 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage145 acre-ft
Max Storage145 acre-ft
Normal Storage59 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge2,025 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerDELMAR ORTMAN
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDSD02494
Federal IDSD02494
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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