Columbia Road Dam

Brown County, South Dakota

River/Stream: JAMES RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
11 ft
Dam Length
3,100 ft
Reservoir Storage
41,933 acre-ft
Year Completed
1939
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
3,510 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2020-10-20

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
SD01192
State
South Dakota (SD)
Coordinates
45.66806, -98.30556
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.