Denby Dam

Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota (near Wounded Knee)

River/Stream: Wounded Knee Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
27 ft
Dam Length
540 ft
Reservoir Storage
439 acre-ft
Year Completed
1939
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

Not Rated

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
SD00968
State
South Dakota (SD)
Coordinates
43.05738, -102.31501
Age
87 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.