Mcgowan Dam

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyJerauld
River/StreamTR SMITH CREEK
Coordinates44.07538, -98.68776

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length447 ft
Year Completed2006 (20 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage69 acre-ft
Max Storage69 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,080 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerFRANK McGOWAN
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDSD02546
Federal IDSD02546
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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