Werdel West Dam
Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Hand |
| River/Stream | Elm Creek-TR |
| Coordinates | 44.23881, -99.29368 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 675 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PJ Werdel & Sons Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |