Besler Dam No. 5

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyPerkins
River/StreamTR MOREAU RIVER
Coordinates45.38915, -102.51942

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length539 ft
Year Completed2001 (25 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage670 acre-ft
Max Storage670 acre-ft
Normal Storage209 acre-ft
Surface Area51 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge1,025 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerWAYNE BESLER
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Last Inspection11/19/2003
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDSD02519
Federal IDSD02519
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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