Bednar Dam

Ziebach County, South Dakota (near DUPREE)

River/Stream: TR. OF ELM CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
19 ft
Dam Length
1,329 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,439 acre-ft
Year Completed
1933
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
2,516 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2022-11-10

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

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
SD00046
State
South Dakota (SD)
Coordinates
45.07499, -101.63832
Age
93 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.