Little White River Dam

Bennett County, South Dakota (near None)

River/Stream: LITTLE WHITE RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
32 ft
Dam Length
7,676 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,957 acre-ft
Year Completed
1938
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
12,822 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2019-09-17

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
SD00982
State
South Dakota (SD)
Coordinates
43.16889, -101.53500
Age
88 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.