Oil Well Dam No. 2

Fall River County, South Dakota (near NONE)

River/Stream: Medicine Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
15 ft
Dam Length
1,000 ft
Reservoir Storage
360 acre-ft
Year Completed
1949
Primary Purpose
Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
3,900 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not Rated

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
SD00643
State
South Dakota (SD)
Coordinates
43.03400, -103.45362
Age
77 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.