Red Owl

Meade County, South Dakota (near RED OWL)

River/Stream: TR-RED OWL CK.

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
36 ft
Dam Length
540 ft
Reservoir Storage
260 acre-ft
Year Completed
1937
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
300 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2021-11-18

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
SD00310
State
South Dakota (SD)
Coordinates
44.69232, -102.55562
Age
89 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.