Kyle

Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota (near none)

River/Stream: Medicine Root Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
37 ft
Dam Length
1,130 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,865 acre-ft
Year Completed
1935
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
21,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-10-26

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
SD00964
State
South Dakota (SD)
Coordinates
43.43329, -102.17790
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.