Oglala

Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota (near none)

River/Stream: White Clay Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
62 ft
Dam Length
2,450 ft
Reservoir Storage
13,817 acre-ft
Year Completed
1941
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
47,300 cfs

Condition Assessment

UnsatisfactoryLast inspected: 2019-09-28

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
SD00969
State
South Dakota (SD)
Coordinates
43.17700, -102.74100
Age
85 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.