Bison

Perkins County, South Dakota (near NONE)

River/Stream: THUNDER BUTTE CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type

Earth

Height

24 ft

Dam Length

2,300 ft

Reservoir Storage

2,140 acre-ft

Year Completed

1947

Primary Purpose

Recreation

Owner Type

State

Max Discharge

11,046 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2018-11-06

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID: SD00035
State: South Dakota (SD)
Coordinates: 45.46244, -102.39719
Age: 79 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.