Mcgowan Dam
Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Jerauld |
| River/Stream | TR SMITH CREEK |
| Coordinates | 44.07538, -98.68776 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 447 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,080 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FRANK McGOWAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |