Clarence Smith Dam

Ziebach County, South Dakota (near NONE)

River/Stream: Sophia Creek-TR

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
25 ft
Dam Length
492 ft
Reservoir Storage
81 acre-ft
Year Completed
1958
Primary Purpose
Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
2,403 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2018-11-01

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

Loading map...

Quick Stats

NID ID
SD00788
State
South Dakota (SD)
Coordinates
45.27888, -101.67252
Age
68 years

Nearby Dams

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.