Wolf Creek

Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota (near Pine Ridge)

River/Stream: Wolf Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
27 ft
Dam Length
700 ft
Reservoir Storage
371 acre-ft
Year Completed
1965
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
5,500 cfs

Condition Assessment

Unsatisfactory

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
SD00967
State
South Dakota (SD)
Coordinates
43.02561, -102.50105
Age
61 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.