Wells Dam

Brule County, South Dakota (near NONE)

River/Stream: TR-MISSOURI

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
30 ft
Dam Length
610 ft
Reservoir Storage
500 acre-ft
Year Completed
1935
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
1,260 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2010-10-02

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
SD00718
State
South Dakota (SD)
Coordinates
43.89051, -99.10398
Age
91 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.