Redfield Lake

Spink County, South Dakota (near REDFIELD)

River/Stream: TURTLE CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
30 ft
Dam Length
600 ft
Reservoir Storage
12,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1939
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
24,350 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2025-07-01

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
SD00699
State
South Dakota (SD)
Coordinates
44.87723, -98.52854
Age
87 years

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.