Cresbard Dam

Faulk County, South Dakota (near CRESBARD)

River/Stream: TR-SNAKE

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
22 ft
Dam Length
760 ft
Reservoir Storage
904 acre-ft
Year Completed
1936
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
7,650 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2022-08-28

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
SD00661
State
South Dakota (SD)
Coordinates
45.17290, -99.00169
Age
90 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.